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Drogone Lambic (2021)

Most complex & balanced in the bunch for me. Lively carb, full fruit, & signature funk. I believe this is the one that came from the brewery directly compared to the other 2. Something I can have on a daily basis (if only not to hard to find)!

Drogone Lambic (2023)

Lightest color from the bunch, getting that loon funk though. Fruit shines the most with this batch but it's young age shows as well.

Drogone Lambic (2020)

Oldest from the vertical but didn't get much of that signature Cantillon funk? Getting some vegetal note towards the end. 2nd rank from the tasting tonight

Vigneronne (2020)

Has the signature Cantillon funk but not as full as their other variants if that makes sense? Still can't complain!

Sang Bleu (2023)

Doesn't have that usual Cantillon funk but fruit is brighter & stays longer as it warms. Very crushable actually!

Backwoods Bastard

Smooth coconut then alcohol comes out more. Can't believe I haven't checked this in before?

Kentucky Bourbon Stout (KBS) (2021)

Revisiting an oldie but goodie. Dark chocolate/coffee but didn't get much of the barrel.. wasn't aware they were making this beer still actually.

Mamouche (2019)

Most balanced from the bunch, vegetal characteristics isn't as strong as the Bofkont & the funk isn't as strong as the Publitasting. Can't beat the OG!

Blåbær Lambik (Blueberry Lambic) (2021)

Great Cantillon funk, lively carb, & mild tartness. What sets it apart from other Cantillon, IMO, is that I get more juicy fruit bites with this & doesn't have a strong acidity that hurts your enamel. Checking this off my bucket list!

50°N-4°E (2022)

Barrels give it quite an interesting character which works for me. Subtle sweetness then the funk & complexity comes out. Clear winner between the 3!

Saint Lamvinus 2020

Still the most complex from the 3 & still maintains that lambic identity although out! Very satisfying!

Grenache Noir 2021

Sweet then straight funk. Not as full bodied as St. Lam but does give a different grape flavor. Prefer the St. Lam still

Racine 2022

Quite sweet at the start but balances out after a while. Crisp, dry, very white wine like & thirst quenching given the warm weather now!

Fou’ Foune (2022)

Started with a banger! Every bit as good as the previous batch & way above the other bottles in this lineup.

Rosé de Gambrinus (2018)

Some vintage RdG for slowdown Sunday! Quite tart when cold but balances out as it warms. Still lots of berry bite/gummies mixed w/ light carb followed by subtle funk & some oak flavors. Flavors linger long enough in-between sips.

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 2021

Strong lemon & orange rind. Can't go wrong with this beer

50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac)

Double milestone celebration today so decided to crack this open! Quite still for a new bottle, funk is also subdued but maybe due to the cognac barrels? Still getting a lot of complexity with gummy orange, fresh lime, & some pepper as well when it warms.

Saint Lamvinus 2020

Lots of grape as expected with fresh Cantillon. Again, all 3 beers are execeptional but I'd take the aged St. Lam over this by a very close margin.

Saint Lamvinus (2018)

This lineup is the hardest to choose from as all had its own winning characteristics. Lightest color but I'd say the most balanced (funk, fruit, tartness) from the 3 but each has its own distinct quality. One of the best side by sides I've had!

Nath (2019)

Doesn't seem to have that Cantillon funk but then again, neither of the other 3 beers. "Crispier" of the 3 but not as fruit forward as the other 2.

Fou' Foune (2012)

Sharper acidity vs. the 2020 one. Less fruit but not faint. Seems a totally different beer vs. the 2020 but in a good way. Sipping beer but not as crushable as the fresher batch

Fou' Foune (2020)

Vs. 2012, this is more fresh & alive (as expected). None of the usual Cantillon funkness but still great. The addition of apricot as the adjunct just makes this beer very spectacular!

Kriek 100% Lambic Bio (2019)

More celebratory brews! Fuller cherry vs. the 3F, followed by that signature Cantillon funk. Though a younger brew, I'd prefer this but will revisit my other bottles in the future. Lovely lambics for a lovely occasion!

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions)

Perfect balance of funk, tartness, brightness, & drinkability!