Checkins
163
CLAC! (Trois Cépages) (2019) Bowman
Grape lambic from Cantillon rarely disappoints, and this is no exception. Funk, vinous, well balanced, and quite delicious. 4.60
over 3 years ago
Checkins
163
General rating
4.11
CLAC! (Trois Cépages) (2019) Bowman
Grape lambic from Cantillon rarely disappoints, and this is no exception. Funk, vinous, well balanced, and quite delicious. 4.60
over 3 years ago
Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2021) Bowman
Nice batch - lots of flavor, and actually tastier than the last Cantillon gueze I had. Perennially underrated imo.
over 3 years ago
Much different than the fantastic 2020 vintage. By different, I mean worse. Although this is a really nice beer, last year’s fruit bomb Fou is so good that comparatively speaking this is a bit of a disappointment.
over 3 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
Another wet cork?! Still drinking really well, though.
over 3 years ago
Maybe a tad acetic but still a decent batch. Wouldn’t mind a little more carbonation.
over 3 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
Had a couple cork issues from this batch previously, thankfully none here. Great bottle.
over 3 years ago
Somehow seems more enjoyable in this convenient 2l growler format.
over 3 years ago
Cantillo Cuvée Des Champions (2021) Bowman
Nice, but I prefer the standard CSG - better carbonation. Not too dissimilar anyway.
almost 4 years ago
Herbal, medicinal, somewhat vinous, some bitterness in the finish. Not my favorite.
almost 4 years ago
Grand Cru Bruocsella Brut (2016) Bowman
BXL 2021 bottle. Well aged old lambic. Different than Grand Cru Bruocsella as this has really nice fine, creamy carbonation. Oak, citrus, green apple, and pretty well balanced acidity. Really good.
almost 4 years ago
Big brett nose. Medium-high acidity, but I think that’s more the rhubarb than the lambic. Fine carbonation, and quite dry. Maybe a bit less fruity than last year’s batch.
almost 4 years ago
Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 2021 Bowman
Excellent new batch. Seems fruitier and less bitter compared to previous bottlings. 3 Feb 21 bottle date.
almost 4 years ago
Deleted previous check-in, as I had the wrong vintage. Thanks again, Rui G.!
almost 4 years ago
Arguably my favourite of Cantillon’s seasonals. 14 Oct 20 bottling.
almost 4 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
Second bottle of the Cognac barrel 50N with cork issues, and this one seems maybe more acetic than my last. Gets better as it warms up, though.
almost 4 years ago
Oude Geuze Boon Black Label Edition N°6 Bowman
Pretty tasty new batch. Funk, wood, citrus, apple, medium dry with pillowy carb. At less than €6, this is an incredible value.
almost 4 years ago
Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio (2021) Bowman
17 Feb 21 bottling. Much better than the last (2020) batches of Cantillon Gueuze I’ve had. Classic woody, funky, green apple and citrus flavours with fine carbonation.
almost 4 years ago
Very little carbonation, hint of vinegar, oak, citrus, some funk, and quite dry. It’s a good beer, yet I don’t really find this any better compared to Cantillon's standard gueuze.
almost 4 years ago
Disappointed. Not much fruit, and what there is tastes more like a raspberry syrup. Very little carb.
about 4 years ago
HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend (2021) Bowman
Funk, oak, citrus, fairly high acidity, really bitter and dry. High carbonation requires care when opening the bottle.
about 4 years ago
Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2019) Bowman
Haven’t had this in awhile. Last bottle, sadly.
about 4 years ago
Cantillon recommends drinking Fou “within one year after buying”. So the wife and I are doing a 2019 vs 2020 tasting. We both agree the 2020 is better in every way - creamier, fruitier, less acidic, and just look at that color! 2020 on the left/2019 right
about 4 years ago
Slightly prefer the 2019 - had a richer flavor and more complexity. Nice to compare them back to back.
about 4 years ago
Still drinking well. The floral intensity perhaps has mellowed out a bit from the last time I had this.
about 4 years ago
Cantillon Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2017-2018) Bowman
Sure, it’s flat. Like always. But GCB has so much more flavor than Cantillon’s (young) geuze. Lots of oak, citrus, and quite bitter. I think if this were well carbonated it would be much more appreciated and higher rated. 24 Jan 21 bottle date.
about 4 years ago
Latest batch, 14 Oct 2020 bottle date. Fantastic creamy carbonation, light funk, oak, fruity, tart, floral and dry. Definitely more enjoyable than the St Lamvinus I drank earlier tonight.
about 4 years ago
Lots of juicy, jammy fruit in this batch. Vinous, fine carbonation, some balsamic notes, balanced acidity, light tannic dryness in the finish.
about 4 years ago
Last bottle. Rhubarb intensity and funk seem to have mellowed out quite a bit from what I recall. Glad to be drinking this now rather than cellaring it any longer.
over 4 years ago
Geuze Mariage Parfait (2017) Bowman
Hard to beat for less than €6. Light funk, oak, citrus, finely carbonated, dry. Let down only by a slight sweetness.
over 4 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
More acetic and flatter carbonation than what I remember from my last couple of bottles. Maybe this bottle was a bit off, as the cork was wet under the cap. 🤔
over 4 years ago
I think this is getting better from what I recall since drinking my last bottle back in September. So damn good! Sorry James A., my Cantillon glassware is in the dishwasher.
over 4 years ago
Oude Geuze A L'Ancienne VAT 108bis Mono Blend (2018) Bowman
Funk, oak, fairly acidic, green apple, citrus, creamy carbonation, dry. Thanks, Rui G.!
over 4 years ago
Kriek 100% Lambic Bio (2021) Bowman
Loads of juicy cherry, low funk, light carb, fairly mild acidity, dry. Definitely prefer these fresh bottles for their huge fruit intensity. 18 Jan 2021 bottle date.
over 4 years ago
Rosé de Gambrinus (2021) Bowman
If you’re not first, you’re last! Loads of jammy fruit, light funk, balanced acidity, with fine, creamy carbonation. 5 Jan 2021 bottling.
over 4 years ago
More than likely won’t find out what these will taste like after a long period of cellaring.
over 4 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
I’ll save one of these for you Andy K., for next year sometime. Still have a few kicking around the cellar.
over 4 years ago
Funky, vinous, tannic, very dry. Christmas Eve treat for the Missus and I.
over 4 years ago
50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2020) (Cognac) Bowman
Cantillon #50. 🥳 Lambic brewed 2016, then four years in cognac barrels. 😳 Fine carbonation, slightly acetic, bitter finish. Cognac pairs really well with the lambic. Pretty fantastic stuff.
over 4 years ago
Beautiful funky nose, extremely vinous, somewhat herbal, slightly bitter. So delicious. 🤤
over 4 years ago
Vinous, oak, balanced acidity, nicely carbonated, dry. So damn good...
over 4 years ago
Happy Zwanze Day 2020! I’ve had the 2019 Camerise... this draft version seems to have more balsamic notes than I remember.
over 4 years ago
Pours hazy with a creamy mouthfeel, loads of fruit, funky, slightly bitter and dry. Tasty new batch! Bottled Aug 13th.
almost 5 years ago
First time to have this in a bottle. Love the hint of vanilla over the raspberry and blueberry.
almost 5 years ago
Cantillon Chardonnay (2018) Bowman
Last bottle in the bar! 🥳 Vinous, oaky, quite dry and sour. Love the Canti grape bottles.
almost 5 years ago
Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie Est Belge (2019) Bowman
I had to get this for the second time... so much flavor and complexity, notes of honey, walnut, and extremely vinous.
almost 5 years ago
Floral, citrus, very light funk, oak, lovely fine carbonation. Nice batch.
almost 5 years ago
The rhubarb, acidity, and carbonation are on point. Nice dry finish. Doesn’t seem quite as funky as last year’s Nath from what I remember. Definitely one of my favorite Canti seasonals!
almost 5 years ago