Gael G.

Lou Pepe Gueuze (2011) G.

Perfection. Even better than the bottle we had a few weeks ago actually, creamier and fatter, with vanilla and candied lemon zest, a beauty. So different from regular gueuze after aging, it's a while different beast and I love both. Merci Jean.

Chenin Blanc G.

New batch still in the barrel, I think I like that one better, much more typical of Chenin, super juicy quince, pear too. Looking forward to revisit it when it's carbonated

Zwanze 2022 - Poivre de Gorilles G.

Bottled version. Tried directly after opening and a couple hours later. At that point it's a little rough, everything is more intense than on tap, greener, more lemon, more of a peppery bite. Palate is in between and better but still need a few months

Lou Pepe Kriek (2020) G.

Straight from the cask, in a bottle not even closed. Pure candy version of the all time great classic, young but already tons of cinnamon and marzipan, it's gonna be a banger vintage. Merci Jean!

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2015) G.

Super underrated imo, especially 2015. Already fantastic but will get perfect in a few years.

Zwanze 2022 - Poivre de Gorilles G.

Wow, so much better than I expected, one of the best Zwanzes imho, especially on tap (bottle still need time to mellow). Tons of pepper on the nose with all its nuances, lemon too, flagrant but no bite. Palate is similar but more complex, ....

Choux - Ultimate Zwanze UZ (2009) G.

I don't care for ticks, but that one was fun to try after hearing so much about it. No Brussels sprout anymore beside a light vegetable green note in the back other than that, beautiful aged gueuze! Nice lemon bite and oak, dusty funk, sesame, apple, ...

Lambic Jaune (2018) G.

Another Zwanze, another Jaune 18. Such a great VJ finish!

Grenache Noir 2021 G.

Reminds me a lot of Divin, but better imo. Lots of candied red grape and nice tannins, but all very smooth and more complexe. Very berry forward and a little sweet from it right now but will get more interesting I think.

Saint Lamvinus (2016) G.

A little cold at the time of serving so a but more generic, but you start getting that older complexity and it brings out the tannins in a nice way.

Brabantiae G.

Getting more vinous, with more depth and light berries, a touch of wood but not that much actually, pretty round

Wild Friendship (2022) G.

Good but I still think it would gain from waiting on the funk to develop more

Couvreur G.

Didn't move much in 6 months, still a lot of whisky but in a good way, love the balance with the wood and smooth spirit here

Gueuze Cuvée Moeder 10 Ans (2019) G.

That one seems to evolve quickly. More vinous, more oak, and somehow seems creamier with a silkier texture. Time will render that beautiful I'm sure.

Lambic D'Aunis 2020 G.

Peppery juice before the peppery bomb that is Zwanze 22

Sang Bleu (Camerise) G.

A little tarter than the previous batches imo, but overall very similar, tons of fruits and that fresh eucalyptus minty note that gives an extra layer of complexity, lovely and it will get better in 2 or 3 years probably

Zwanze 2015 - Wild Brussels Stout G.

Liked that one a little less this time, still enjoy it more than most people seem to tell me, but lost a little balance and depth for me as it seems lighter. Like it a lot anyway, as far as that style goes it's up there.

Chardonnay (2021) G.

As good as every: buttery, sesame, oak, lemon juice and zest, ... one of the best white grape blends of the past years imho.

Zwanze 2021 - Parasol G.

Seems like that astringent edge came back in the bottle a little, liked it a bit more last time. Still better than the first time I've had it on tap, but it will really get better with more years on it. Other than that, total beach lambic.

Sophia Lambic G.

It's been a while, but still as awesome as always, only Racine comes close to it profile wine but Sophia is usually more stable imo

La Corvée G.

I liked this a lot actually, some people thought it was just okay but I really enjoy how "Jura red" it really is. Similar profile to the Poulsard and Trousseau individual infusions last year but a little more concentrated: strawberry, red currant, ... 4.4

Zwanze 2018 - Manneken Pise G.

I enjoy it more every time, got even more vinous and somehow buttery.

Zwanze 2019 G.

Seems smokier than before somehow! Still mild and not overpowering that beautiful gueuze blend which has a bright future ahead, but it's definitely more there on the nose and palate. Top 3 Zwanze beers ever for me.

Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie Est Belge (2019) G.

Still fuck you good.

Vin Santo 2022 G.

Magnificent as usual. Made for lasting forever imo, can't wait to try old Vin Santo in the future.

Zwanze 2017 - Cuvée Bijette G.

Black tea all the way with extra Cantillon funk, really fun. Super smooth now.

Zwanze 2013 - Abbaye de Cureghem G.

Definitely unique, sweet with almost no tartness, lots of caramel and fruity esthers, some nice funk and oak but more tripel than lambic for sure. Not fantastic but good and interesting for sure!

50°N-4°E (2022) G.

Still flat at the moment, so the barrels are very present, time will tell how much will remain once carb kicks in, but now it's tons of molasses rum, toffee and vanilla, spices, more spices from the marsala, and leather from the cognac, a future killer!

Barbera G.

Reminds me of Divin a bit, bold red wine with some fruitiness and tannins but overall rather simple and easy, not too complexe. A bit young for sure, for me it's not fully integrated with the base yet and will improve with a bit of time.

Lou Pepe Gueuze (2011) G.

The curse is broken! Delicious, tartness just on point, toasted sesame, lemon juice, toasted oak, some minerality. Still has many years ahead

50 Degrees N - 4 Degrees E (2012) G.

Still the GOAT of cognac for me, over B1. Getting even smoother with time, still with that creamy quality to it, stunning.

Le Plaisir G.

2022, still flat at this point. Love how it tastes right now, the fact that it has no carb gives it more of an orange wine vibe abs it might be my favorite rendering of this beer so far. Curious to see how that blend will turn out later!

2-Year Unblended Oude Lambiek G.

Straight from cask, great barrel here. Complex and displaying a lot of the qualities you would get from a final blend, sesame, oak, cider apple, funk, ... one of the better Boon lambic I've came across.

T42 G.

Awesome, 5 years old straight lambic, single barrel. Lot of white tea for me, also beeswax, lot of oak, lemon, funk, ... lot of depth and keeps evolving in the glass with almond, leather, sesame and so on

LH12 G.

Even better than last time, and after 30mn in the glass, pure fire, tons of marzipan notes, duper bold and eounded smooth cognac, delicious.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2013) G.

Still the GOAT of LPKs, absolutely awesome

Gueuzestraminer G.

Third time, still very good but still not my favorite, I like the recent ones better, the different processus allows the character of the grape to really comes through, this one is more generic, even though very nice

Classic Gueuze (2004) G.

Again?!

Sang Bleu (2022) G.

Classic Gueuze (2004) G.

It's been a little while trying that 2004, still moving but yet very familiar. A little more Sulphur at opening here but that particular bottle had a slightly lower level. Other than that, sesame, lactic, dusty cellar, ... the usual goodness.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2019) G.

Obviously fantastic as all LPK, but slightly under the previous batches for me as the fruit is a little watered down, visibly the harvest faced a lot of rain and fruits were packed with water which explains it. Still feels wrong to complain as it's killer

50°N-4°E G.

New 2022 batch. Still very young so the barrels are super upfront, but huuuuge molasses rum with sticky toffee and vanilla, wow. This is gonna be awesome later on. A portion of Marsala as well that adds spiciness, cognac comes last but gives depth, tasty!

Lambic Jaune (2014) G.

Always the star of the show obviously. 2016 is still my GOAT but that particular bottle was better than the last 2014 I've had, still plenty of barrel character upfront

Cuveé Neuf Nations de Bruxelles G.

Corked and very oxidated, like most remaining bottles at that point, loads of cardboard.

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2008) G.

Super fresh hoppy, crazy at that point. Very herbal and grassy, sesame, gooseberry, white grape, dry funky grassy finish.

Grand Cru Bruocsella (1985) G.

Super nice gives the age, a little oxidation and acetic but very mild. Super dusty, oak, beeswax, eucalyptus, sesame, stone fruits, barnyard funk, minerality... delicious.

Zwanze 2008 G.

So fresh still! Vibrant rhubarb but very soft, zero Sulphur. Almost no tartness in this blend, like a slightly tart funky lager almost, lots of cereal coming through. A little green note as well. Super tasty and easy to drink

La P'tite Louise G.

Tart, minty, lots of sesame and funk, cider apples, sharp oak, lactic and slightly acetic finish but just on the right proportions (gooseberry like), very good.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2011) G.

And it begins! Killer as always with GCB. Piney, oak, beeswax, funk, minerality... super long finish with a hint if bitterness, awesome.

Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio (2020) G.

Gueuze 100% Lambic Bio (2016) G.

Nice "in between" young & mature profile, from that point that's where Cantillon gueuze becomes truly awesome. Sesame, funk, wet oak, and a positive oxidation that gives a caramelized malt/honey touch to the whole thing and makes it softer. Thx wentao l.

Gueuze Spéciale (2019) G.

LCI

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2018-2019) G.

Young but already delicious.

Culinary Cabaret G.

This was pretty interesting thanks Li! Very stout forward with warm barrel notes, not much chili but a mild bell pepper taste was there

Iris (2010) G.

LCI, surprisingly clearer than vintages 12/13/16, but similar profile, great

Manzanilla G.

More sherry character than some months ago, still subtle though. Delicate oxidative notes but nothing to see with LVEB, very different. I think I need to try it again with more time to let it open up and enjoy its full potential. More age too?

Tarlantillon G.

Super interesting! You really get that Champagne profile coming through from the grape, gives it that Brut minerality. Yellow fruits as well, that should be very interesting to revisit in a while! Worked well with the parmesan pairing too. And that label!

Saint Lamvinus (1994) G.

That's something you don't get to try everyday, 28 years old St Lamvinus! Lots of bottle variations but I got lucky with a very good one, still lots of vinous grape, nice mature lambic funk, just a touch of acetic and oxidation, impressive of balance.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2014) G.

Still top 3 LPK vintage for me after 2013, and right before 2011. So delicious, perfect kriek. Cinnamon, almond, deeeeep cherry for days. A super pie. And that pairing with a delicious chocolate surrounding a raspberry jelly made from spent fruits, wow.

Lambic Vieilli 5 Ans En Fût G.

Smoother than expected, not that oaky. Still very mature obviously, flat. Kind of a Grand Cru Bruo on steroids. Curious on how this will turn with age!

Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie Est Belge (2014) G.

That batch might nit want to wait any longer imho. Very good but the aged gueuze character took over and the barrel shows mostly in the finish, in a mild way. Very light on the walnut and thinner overall in the way it displays itself. Some wet oak too.

Iris G.

2013 or 16, not sure. Never get tired of it! Caramel, leather, oak, smoothed out rustic hops with a touch of resiness, almost tobacco too...

Lou Pepe Framboise (2011) G.

Surprisingly not too tart! Might be 2010 they weren't sure, either way I enjoyed it, which is rare with aged raspberry lambic

Lambic Jaune (2020) G.

I might have drank a couple liters of that, it's not LVEB but I always enjoy it a lot, just a hint of walnut at the end, and that fresh 2020 version has some kind of candied grape/citrus note that reminds me almost of Racine for a second, so refreshing

Classic Gueuze (2010) G.

Old Cantillon gueuze is the best gueuze to me, always fantastic. Musty dusty oak, sesame, wet cellar, lemon, mineral notes, ... lovely

Iris (2016) G.

Still my jam. Love old iris, drank liters of all the vintages available over the week end, not one let down. Gets leathery and oaky as hell!

Racine 2022 G.

In the vein of 2021

Moeder Lambic Fontainas Cuvée X Browsel G.

4.4 , very nice blend of mature lambic, not that much on the dry paky side but rather round with a nice vinous fruity touch to it, this will become killer with time.

Zwanze 2021 - Parasol G.

Had it twice over the week end: as a cocktail in a Spritz which I LOVED. Really does the job super well. And bottled which turns out to be way more balanced now, really enjoyed it, doesn't have that astringency it had earlier, especially on draft.

Nuit Bruxelloise (2019) G.

That new batch is great, a little more time and it should reach the level of the previous vintage. One of my all time favorites, it has all you can want from an intense grape lambic! Huge elderberry fruitiness & tannins, blackberry, tannic finish, pepper

Muscat Petits Grains G.

No rating as it seems to have developed acetaldehyde, strong granny Smith apple note all over covering most of the beer smell and tastes sadly. Still get that muscat typicity but it's in the back. Can happen, and it's actually very rare for Cantillon

Le Plaisir 2021 G.

Lovely new batch, I needed longer than most to really get into this beer, not a top 10 for me but I really enjoy it now. It has that orange wine juiciness but it displays differently than Racine or Sophia for instance, more honey notes + tarter lambic

Lambic d’Aunis (2021) G.

As good as 2019, that says a lot. The peppery character is really upfront which I love, and it still has a huge fruitiness to it. Grape concentration is a bit higher in this one and you can tell. Great tribute to Olivier Lemasson, may he rest in peace.

Drogone Lambic (2022) G.

Another fantastic batch, poured from a magnum this time. Strong but smooth tannins, tons of berries with elderberry upfront, dark cherries, tart cherries, bit of raspberry too. Oaky finish. Tue wine was still a little young but nonetheless very good

Chardonnay (2021) G.

Not 100% sure we weren't served the old vintage as it seems damn close to it, but again, loving this very much. Buttery Chardonnay upfront while leaving space for the base and accentuating the sesame notes, vinous finish, so delicious. One of my late favs

Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie Est Belge (2020) G.

It improved since bottling, very expressive this time, getting closer to a 2016 profile with loads of walnut oil but still with that Chateau Chalon finesse to it. Expressive but delicate. This beer will always be my GOAT, can only rank the vintages.

Nèfle (2013) G.

Better than expected, stone fruity with an extra bite, a little tarter than usual but overall close to an old fou in profile and quality at this age, just a little tarter and less jammy

Lambic D'Haute Densité (2013) G.

Better than I remembered it, wouldn't drink it too often but still good, like a funky Barley wine.

Reine des Prés (2017) G.

Nice right now, dry floral rather balanced, a little spiciness, how it should be

Piacere G.

One of my favorites this week end, more complexity than Signora imho, more tannins too. Elderberry, black currant, a little cherry, oak, almost a slight touch of mushroom (in a good way), long smooth tannic finish. Looking forward to revisit it later

Lambic Jaune (2020) G.

Very candy like on the palate, almost bergamot, and mild creamy curry. Nose has that typical soft walnut, a good batch of lambic jaune!

Classic Gueuze (2013) G.

Old gueuze is always a treat. Creamy body, tons of layers of funk, great.

Iris (2013) G.

Nath (2017) G.

Super smooth right now, rhubarb pie all the way, no sulphur

Canti Fonte Pasta E Basta G.

Easy drinking with a nice dry tannic finish. The fruitiness of the white grapes comes through mostly on the nose alongside bright berries. Interesting!

Gueuze Cuvée Moeder 10 Ans (2019) G.

Nice gueuze with an extra vinius touch, silky, tasty stuff that should age gracefully

Iris (2012) G.

Still delicious !!

Signorina G.

Very crushable red wine forward lambic, tannic red grapes and loads of elderberry and black currant, not overly complexe but a true "glouglou" bottle.

Aspérule Odorante G.

You definitely get the woodruff, German resident can't miss it as the national flavoring of the country haha! Interesting but I wouldn't drink that one too often to be honest.

LH12 G.

More subtle than I expected, great balance on soft leathery cognac and grape brandy, very smooth. Aged gueuze funk, oak, long finish.

Couvreur G.

Lovely! The gueuze takes most of the space but the Whisky really adds a boost, loads of vanilla and oak on the nose, a little toffee and caramel touch on the palate (Werter's Originals), oak... nice warm notes really working nicely with the base

Grand Cru Bruocsella Lambic Bio (2006) G.

Such a cool bottle. Pretty high acid but rather lactic, still pleasant. Light carbonation here. Huge apricot, almost reminds of an aged Fou! Super funky barnyard, cellar dust, oak and citrus butter hints, true old Cantillon goodness.

Camerise Lambic (2022) G.

Freshly bottled, loads of fresh haskap berry, similar to the original batch in early stages which I love. Big bold fruit smelling and tasting of strong blueberry (more than most blueberry beers actually), and that typical fresh eucalyptus/piney note...

Lambic Grenache Blanc (2021) G.

Will improve imho, a little young right now I think, so very flashy and juicy but maybe a bit generic. Still very good mostly on juicy white grape juice, Cider apples and a little funk, almonds, ... time will give it balance for sure. To revisit.

Nuit Bruxelloise (2019) G.

Very similar to 2015 at the same age, w/ the slight difference that the tannins are more red wine obvious and a little less black currant, but I bet this will soon take the same direction, age should give it a similar profile. So good, and will get better

La Vie Est Belge (2017) G.

Didn't even know this batch existed. World class as usual, though I'd place 16 and 19 over it. This one is lighter bodied and though it improves at first with more barrel as it opens up, too much air actually give it a thinner feeling. Still banger.

Jean Chris Nomad (2011) G.

Merci Jean!! Didn't expect this to be that awesome, peaking right now with a great balance, beautiful aged character. Very vineous with smooth red berries all over, herbal notes (eucalyptus), blue cheese funk, cellar dust, and a bitter oaky finish. Lovely

Manzanilla G.

Cantillon and sherry, can't go wrong. Will get better though! The oxidative notes are only starting to display slowly.

Timorasso G.

For Le Plaisir lovers, still needs a little time but lovely orange wine grape notes with citrus and almond, honey too.

Cilie Giolo (2021) G.

Very nice but still needs time to reach its final profile, right now it's funky grape juice with tannins and greenish notes, young but very promising! Merci Jean!