Luiz Felipe Malta

Classic Gueuze (2022) Malta

Absolutely beautiful nose. Starts funky and moldy. Rustic. Dryness, leather, barn, sweat/horse, hay. Green fruits. Apple, pear, grapes. Delicate sweetness. Delicious acidity. Grainy, woody. Low-medium bodied, mineral, silky, soft. Cozy set. Elegant. Huge!

Beer Geek Brunch Weasel Malta

About 10-yrs old. Odd aging. Olives and metallic feel. Burnt, roasty, smoked. Choc, cocoa, coffee, licorice, anise. Umami edge. Dark fruits. Oats core. Nice cereal. Balanced. Medium bodied, viscous. Almost crispy. Tasty. But way past its prime. Nice pick.

50°N-4°E (2021) Malta

Ridiculous nose. Rich spirits. Both rum and cognac. Boozy and sweet. Vinous. Medium aggressiveness. Funky and moldy. Grainy core. Woody. Astringent. Layered. Elegant. A beauty. Dry and leathery. Farm grip. Low-medium bodied, silky, soft. Faded carb. Huge.

HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend (2022) Malta

Impressive nose. Floral. Funky, moldy, musty. Leathery, dry. Farm, horse, sweat. Beautiful. Elegant. Classy. Acidic, tart. Medium aggressiveness. Huge set. Woody. A monster. Gonna age well. Low bodied, silky, mineral, mild carb. Delicious. Rustic. Lovely.

HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend (2019) Malta

Beautiful nose. Elegant and classy. Funky, moldy, musty. Farm grip. Leathery, dry. Bretta. Horse, hay, sweet, grain/cereal. Woody, oakey, astringent. Green apples, pear. Tart, acidic. Impressive. Low bodied, silky, mineral, vegetal, bubbly. Just amazing.

HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend (2021) Malta

Huge nose. Funky and moldy. Farm, leather, Brett, hay. Sweat, horse. Briefly sweet. Mainly acidic, dry, tart, astringent. So elegant. Rustic. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, slightly carb. Medium aggressiveness. Woody, oakey. Layered. Pretty cozy. Big.

Fou' Foune (2020) Malta

Just a disturbing peach nose. Apricot, stone fruits. Extremely pungent, sharp, acute. Medium aggressiveness. Grainy core. Wild, funky, leathery. Horse, sweat, hay. Tart. Acidic. Astringent. Layered. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, effervescent. Lovely.

Brabantiae (2018) Malta

Amazing scent. Rich Port barrel. Elegant grapes. Some funky, moldy, musty edge. Dry and leathery. Apple, pear, stone fruits. Astringent, not aggressive. Grainy. Yeasty. Bready. Rustic. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, spritzy. Almost bubbly. Impressive.

Sang Bleu (2023) Malta

Outstanding and elegant brew. Great grape variety. Tart and tannic. Slightly sweet and spiced. Astringent. Dry. Classy. Funky, leathery, dry. So easy. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, crispy/spritzy, mild carb. Vegetal. Vinous. Woody/oakey. Rustic. Big.

Grolsch Premium Lager Malta

Aroma comes slightly floral. Light malts, cereal, grain, grit. DMS and corn. Ordinary. Delicate sweetness. But soon comes a pleasant bitterness. Lacks depth. Low bodied, creamy, buttery, crispy. Diacetyl. Should be cleaner. Easy, refreshing. Nothing more.

50°N-4°E (2021) Malta

Absolutely rich barrels. Woody, nutty, slightly boozy. Cognac, rum. Delicate sweetness, vanilla. Wild, acidic, tart. Malty, grainy base. Moldy. Apple, pear. Leathery. Robust. Elegant. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, low carb. So impressive. Beautiful.

Saint Lamvinus (2022) Malta

Outstanding profile. Extremely rich. Sulfitic, tannic, layered. Red wine/red grapes. A lil' acetone. Medium aggressiveness. Funky, moldy, musty. Leathery. Bretta. A brief sweetness. Low-medium bodied, silky, crispy/spritzy. Easy. Elegant. Rustic, robust.

Drogone Lambic (2023) Malta

Full impressive. A lil' acetone. Pungent red grapes/red wine. Tart and tannic. Acidic. Slightly sweet. Dry, moldy, leathery. Woody and nutty edge. Pretty layered. Delicate. Elegant, classy. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, crispy. Just lovely. Whale. A+

Sang Bleu (2023) Malta

Aroma starts w/ candy and blueberries/currant. Red wine, red grapes. Vinous, delicately tart, full tannic. All classy. Slightly sweet. Vegetal end. Wild, moldy, leathery/dry. Lovely juice. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, crispy/spritzy. Rustic. Great.

Vin Santo 2022 Malta

Amazing aroma. Brings herbal, sulfury, peppery (bell pepper), vegetal. So pungent. Tart, acidic, wild, rustic. Funky, moldy. Tannic. A grape juice. Pretty elegant. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, crispy/spritzy. Layered. Refreshing. Absolutely lovely.

Racine (2021) Malta

So pungent. Fresh. Rich green grapes. Tannic. A tart juice. Wild, acidic. Low aggressiveness. Fruity. Some stone fruit edge. Almost a cupuaçu feel. Complex. Unexpected. Low bodied, silky, mineral, crispy. Refreshing. Funky, leathery, classy. Just lovely.

Le Plaisir 2022 Malta

Out of this world. A very uncommon green grapes profile. Fruit peel. Tannic. Herbal, vegetal, fresh, pungent. Tart, acidic, rustic. Funky, leathery. Absolutely classy. A juice. Slightly citrusy. Moldy. Floral. Deep. Low bodied, mineral, crispy. Beautiful.

Beer Geek Breakfast Barrel Aged Calvados Malta

Powerful Oatmeal Stout. Burnt, roasty. Dark choc, coffee, licorice/anise, smoke, ashes, tobacco. Brief acidity, dark fruits. Nuts and wood. Lacks better BA feel. Great character. Medium bodied, smooth, creamy, crispy. Tasty, delicious. Easy pick. Classic.

Fou' Foune (2020) Malta

A monster stone fruit benchmark. Huge peach/apricot purée. Fresh and pungent. Rustic, acidic. Tamed aggressiveness. A beautiful juice. Lil' sweet. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, crispy, mineral. Farm, barn, hay. Vegetal. Extremely impressive. Amazing.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2022) Malta

So elegant. A classic, a traditional raw Lambic. Enormous farm notes. Leather, horse, barn, hay, sweat, Brett, dryness. Acidic, rustic, wild. Woody, oakey. Grain/cereal. Stone fruits feel. Low bodied, silky, mineral, low carb, flat. So refreshing. Lovely.

Geuze Mariage Parfait (2015) Malta

Delicious wild one. Huge animal feel. Dry, Bretta presence. Leathery. Horse, farm, hay, sweat. Raw Gueuze. Apple, pear. Low bodied, silky, mineral. Crispy, spritzy. Easy and refreshing. Amazing character. Rustic.

Brabantiae (2018) Malta

Lovely aroma. Comes moldy/musty. Funky. Outstanding wine edge. Port all through. Slightly boozy, delicately, not heavy. Grainy core. Dryness, Bretta, leather. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, lightly crispy. Absurdly elegant, complex. This is must have.

Saint Lamvinus (2022) Malta

Huge wine-beer. Delicious red grapes. Vinous. Tannic. Sophisticated. Sweet and tart. Acidic. Bretta, dryness. Almost leathery. Astringent. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, almost smooth. Low carb. Elegant. Grainy. Delicate. Will get way better w/ aging.

Vigneronne (2020) Malta

Lovely grapes. Elegant white wine, green grapes. Vinous. Tannic. Funky, leathery, dry, floral. Grainy base. Acidic, sour, rustic, astringent. Woody, oakey. Low bodied, silky, mineral, spritzy, effervescent. Refreshing. Impressive set. Balanced. Rich. Big.

Nath (2020) Malta

Beautiful Lambic. Hugely wild, aggressive. Rustic, leathery, dry, spiced. Great Bretta. Funky and moldy. Rhubarb and strawberry. Hay, cereal core. Woody, oakey. So many layers. Elegant and classy. Low-medium bodied, silky, pillowy, spritzy. Easy. Amazing.

Nath (2020) Malta

Beautiful rustic. Funky, moldy, leathery. Barn, hay, Brett. Farm grip. Punchy rhubarb. Apple. Acidic. Woody, oakey. So classy, elegant. A lil' malt/grain feel. Base sweetness. Low-medium bodied, silky, almost smooth, low carb. Almost flat. Astringent. VG

Camerise (2021) Malta

Lovely fruit Lambic. Amazing berries profile. Medium aggressiveness. Tart, acidic, moldy. Wild, rustic. Astringent. Acetone edge. Quite complex. Impressive. Elegant, classy. Vinous. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, almost smooth. Woody/oakey. Vegetal.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2018-2019) Malta

Lovely profile. Just floral, earthy. Rustic. Medium aggressiveness. Farm grip. Funky and moldy. Apple/pear and citrus. So easy. Acidic/acetic. Woody, oakey. Grainy. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, almost soft. Mineral. Young Lambic. Lovely. Easy/classy.

HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend 2013 Malta

Amazing nose. Funky/musty. Floral. Dry, acetic, rustic. Horse, leather, sweat, barn. Farm style. Delicious fruity back, green apples and pears. Grain/cereal soul. Straight. Pungent. Very impressive. Woody, oakey. Low bodied, mineral, lightly crispy. Huge.

Vigneronne (2017) Malta

Absurd aroma. Funky, moldy, leathery. Dry, rustic, wild. Elegant and classy. Great vinous feel. Green grapes and apple/pear. Cheesy. Sweat, horse, hay, farm. Totally refreshing. Juicy. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, crispy. Beautiful. Impressive. Huge.

Vigneronne (2021) Malta

Outstanding aroma. Beautiful funkiness. Classy cheese and mold feel. Sweat, horse, hay, farm, leather. Dryness, Bretta. Amazing green grapes. A vinous Lambic. Juicy. Apple, stone fruits. Salty. Mouthwatering. Low-medium bodied, mineral, crispy. A monster.

Faro Boon Malta

Aroma delivers punchy malty nose. Caramelly and sugary. Candi, nuts, toffee, spices/condiments, nutmeg. Sweetener sip. Acidic/vinegar-y edge. Fruity. Apple, orange. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, lightly carb. Quite unusual, historical. Delicious. Big.

Iris (2019) Malta

Beautiful profile. Funky, moldy, musty. Dry, leathery. Floral. Malty, grainy. Light. Bitter edge. Apple, stone fruits. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, bubbly. Special, unusual. Acidic and astringent. Powerful, yet classy. Rustic. Farm grip. Delicious.

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 2021 Malta

Lovely Wild. Funky and moldy, musty. Floral. Barn, leather/horse, hay, farm. Grainy core. Slightly fruity. Dryness. Bretta. Stone fruits. Delicately sweetness. So tasty. Elegant, classy. Rich. Low-medium bodied, silky, crispy/spritzy. Amazing character.

Oude Geuze Boon Black Label Edition N°4 Malta

Huge profile. Funky, moldy and floral. Great layers. Dry, leather, horse, sweat, barn, hay. Farm. Bretta. Grainy core. Cereal, stone fruits. Low bodied, mineral, crispy/spritzy. So elegant, rustic, classy. Lovely. Acidic and astringent. Beautiful. Woody.

Geuze Mariage Parfait (2015) Malta

Outstanding wild aroma. Rustic, leathery, dry. Bretta all through. Horse, sweat, barn, hay. Raw cereal. Slightly fruity. Minor citrus. Apple, pear. Floral. Woody. This is so elegant and classy. Easy. Not aggressive. Low-medium bodied, silky, soft. Lovely.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2014-2015) Malta

Outstanding Lambic. Moldy, musty. Leathery, dry. Floral. Malty, grainy, sweet. Wild, rustic, elegant. Apple and stone fruits. Acidic and astringent. Huge woody/oakey grip. A beauty. Robust. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, soft, flat. So easy. Monster.

Don Quijote Malta

Rich aroma. Delivers a very intense wild/rustic grapes/peel nose. Sweet core w/ a noticeable funky, moldy profile. Absolutely tannic. Grainy. Hay/sweat feel, leathery. Woody/oakey. Low-medium body. A wine. Mineral, silky, crispy, slightly spritzy. Whale.

KBS Espresso (2020) Malta

Beautiful RIS. Outstanding coffee load. Burnt, roasty. Rich choc, licorice, wood/oak, vanilla, nuts. Lightly astringent. Huge layers. Medium bodied, oily, smooth, viscous, yet thin. Sweet, balanced. Discrete Bourbon, lightly boozy, warming. Great profile.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2018) Malta

Rich profile. Tamed Bourbon, slightly boozy, aged and spiced. Starts roasty, burnt. Choc, vanilla, wood, nuts, licorice. Oakey. Smoked. Medium body. Oily, smooth, thin, viscous. Slightly sweet. Pleasant layers. Warming. Cozy. Still a breakfast benchmark.

Rosé de Gambrinus (2020) Malta

Huge tart raspberries sense. Sweet, zippy, elegant, medium aggressiveness. Umami and fruit peel, slightly tannic. Funky, rustic, leathery/dry. Woody. Layers of depth. Low-medium bodied, silky, effervescent/spritzy, mineral. A juice. Huge profile. Lovely.

Iris (2016) Malta

Outstanding floral. Beautiful robust Lambic. All malty. Grain, cereal, hay, farm. Horse, dryness, leather. Elegant. Slightly sweet. Acidic and bitter. Nice complexity. Moldy, funky. Low-medium bodied, silky, smooth, soft. Woody/oakey. Beautiful. Deep one.

Spontanpineapple Malta

Nice rustic. Full pineapple and yellow fruits. Ripeness. Acidic, wild, funky. Dry, leathery. Sweet. Sour. Grainy, malty. Astringent end. A juice. Low bodied, silky, soft/flat, mineral. Quite interesting. Not so good for long agings. Still delicious. Huge.

Saint Lamvinus (2021) Malta

Young Lambic. Rustic. Farm, funky, moldy. Sweat, barn, horse, hay, leather. Full red grapes. Tamed, tiny aggressiveness. Acidic. Woody. Huge fruit peel, tannins, peddio sense. Low-medium bodied, silky, mineral, crispy. Elegant. Still need some aging. Big.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2015) Malta

Outstanding schaakbeekse profile. Tart and condimented. Spiced. Vanilla, cinnamon, cloves. Screamingly absurd. Astringent, dry. Moldy. Grainy base. Fruit peel, vegetal. Low-medium body. Silky, smooth, pillowy. Soft. Elegant, classy. Woody. Just great. A+

Iris (2020) Malta

Classy and elegant, yet rustic. Hoppy w/ huge cereal base. Malty backbone. Tart fruits. Pear, apple, grapes. Slightly sweet. Wild and dry. Bretta feel. Minor farm notes. Quite basic. Low bodied, mineral, spritzy. Quite refreshing. Less aggressive Lambic.

Boogoop (2012) Malta

Powerful BW. Huge molasses. Intense medicinal. Hoppy, herbal/earthy, even being too aged. Cereal/grain edge. Full malts. Medium bodied, smooth, silky. Still quite carb. Very sweet, heavy, slow. Slightly tiring. Unbalanced. Not bad.

Nath (2018) Malta

A very impressive Lambic. Totally funky and moldy. Grainy base. Intense rustic notes. Leather, horse, hay, sweat, Brett/dryness. Aggressive. Classy and elegant. Beautiful. Low-medium bodied, silky, spritzy/effervescent. Astringent. All refreshing. Deep.

Brabantiae (2018) Malta

Outstanding nose. Quite funky, moldy. Floral, earthy. Many rustic notes. Horse, leather, barn, hay, sweat. A very delicate and classy sweet finish, bordering Porto wine. Bretta/dryness. So layered. Low bodied, mineral, silky, crispy/spritzy. Huge Gueuze.

Oude Schaarbeekse Kriek (2019) Malta

Beautiful funky profile. Wild, elegant, classy, medium aggressiveness. Grainy base. Tart cherries. Tannic. A totally farm grip. Horse, leather, sweat, barn. Bretta dryness. Beautiful. Low bodied, mineral, silky, crispy/effervescent. Woody edge. Amazing.

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2020) Malta

Overwhelming nose. Beautiful layered Lambic. Floral, hoppy, spicy. Funky, musty. Leather, horse/sweat, barn, hay. Delicious dryness. Minor sweetness. Elegant, classy, medium aggressiveness. Grainy base. Mineral, silky, crispy, spritzy. Monster. Just big.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2016) 11.9% Malta

Great aroma. Vanilla, almond/nut, booze, Bourbon, ashes. Burnt/ashes edge. Quite close to a standard RIS. Licorice, nuts, tobacco, wood, dark fruits. Delicious. Oily, almost syrupy, licorous. Powerful. Great set. Layered. Dry finish. Classic straight one.

Vigneronne (2019) Malta

Beautiful Lambic nose. Wilderness. Funky, moldy, farm notes: leather, barn, hay, horse. Totally classy. Tiny cheese feel. All acidic, aggressive. Hidden green grapes, maybe some peel, tannin. Dry and astringent finish. Crispy, low bodied, mineral. Lovely.