Gael G.

Sophia Lambic (2020) G.

Slight acetic hint on that bottling, but not unpleasant, almost integrated. Otherwise all the citrus juiciness and candied grape you usually get, lovely.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2011) G.

So fresh still, impressive. Not 2013 level but not far, loads of almond/marzipan, cinnamon, oak, funk, and light nutmeg. One of the GOATs for me.

Magic Lambic (2020) G.

A little less vanilla than other vintage, might be from the age too, at least partly. Slight acetic note from the raspberry, fine but I wouldn't wait any longer. Dusty and funky, plenty of carbonation, very fruity with a soft vanilla background

Racine G.

Still one if my favorites, so good, especially after it breathes for a bit. Loads of candied grape, beautiful. Also hints of kiwi, green apple, Cider apple, clean dusty funk, oak, quince. Long soft vinous finish. Love it.

Vin De Paille (2020) G.

Turnd out it's still available! Different from last time but no false note on this bottle, really good. Lots of honey and liked walnut, hints of herbal notes as well. So good.

Clac! 2020 G.

More balanced right now imo. Lovely fruit and tannins balance. 4.4

Zwanze 2021 - Parasol G.

Draft version, more balance than last time but still needs time, especially on the palate

Carignan (2014) G.

Delicious. Tannic, oak, cellar dust, almond, meaty notes, black currant... super long finish. Probably peaking right now. Merci Jean!!

Drogone Lambic (2020) G.

A great way to close a great road trip.

Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 2021 G.

Sponsored by Helli

Gueuze 03 April 2019 G.

Lots of finesse in that bottling, oaky and vinous, smells like Cantillon's barrel room. Cider apple, candied sugar, mineral notes, little hint of leather, lemon and candied sugar in the aftertaste again. Very good, and will get better.

Racine (2021) G.

LCI

Geuze Mariage Parfait (2009) G.

Very funky dusty and animal, horseblanket, old cellar, slightly nutty. Quiet a short finish but very good overall.

Tyrnilambic Baie d'Argousier G.

On draft, lots of sulphur notes at first but once it breaths for a bit it's delicious, fruitier than in bottles.

Lambic Jaune (2018) G.

Jaune is the best color.

Single Barrel 1 Year Lambic (2011) G.

Leathery, oaky, candied sugar too. As far as straight lambic goes, that's the good stuff.

Zwanze 2019 G.

Saint Lamvinus Grand Cru (2019) G.

Lambic Jaune (2017) G.

Definitely one of the best "lambic jaune" I've had, almost as VJ forward as LVEB. My jam!

Cantillo Cuvée Des Champions (2021) G.

A bit too young and green still imo. Will get there with time.

Le Plaisir G.

Very flagrant grape, mellower than last time imo.

Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie est Belge (2016) G.

Better every time. So so so so so good. Merci Jean !!

Gewurztraminer Lambic (2020) G.

So flagrant!! Rose and litchee all the way.

Fou’ Foune (2021) G.

It was better out of the barrel, might be in a bad phase right now, very buttery. Nose is like candy. These bottles will need some time.

50°N-4°E (Batch 6 - 2020) G.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Brut (2021) G.

2016 label. Gets even better with time, very leathery with cognac hints. So good.

Vin De Paille G.

All I hope it would be. Similar notes to LVEB with walnut and light curry hints, but with a sweeter backbone of dark honey, hint of botrytis like notes and brandy. Absolutely fantastic.

Muscat Petits Grains G.

Really good, very similar to an orange muscat wine. Juicy apple notes, floral, almond, quince, pear, .... very juicy grape overall. Easy drinking and complexe, great stuff.

Zwanze 2018 - Manneken Pise G.

As I thought last time, gets more vinous every time I have it!

Vinsanto 2020 G.

What a great beer, twice in 2 days and still mind-blowing.

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

Beer boner volume 3837262772

Cuvée de l’Espérance G.

Very good gueuze with hints of cognac/brandy, dont expect à 50N bis though, that is a gueuze with extra character

Tyrnilambic Baie D'Argousier (2021) G.

Lambic Jaune (2016) G.

Near perfection, obviously. Less forward than LVEB but still awesome

Mirabelle G.

Similar profile with still a lot of tartness but way more mirabelle forward this time, very juicy at the start

Lambic D'Aunis 2020 G.

VERY peppery, best vintage I've had so far.

Racine Sur Lie G.

Loads of kiwi on the nose crazy! Also tart Cider apples, then wine grapes. Tart with a long white grape tannic finish really good.

Drogone Lambic (2021) G.

More grape candy forward than I remembered

Vinsanto 2020 G.

Almost a nettle like note this time, still very brandy reminding but with a little extra

Trousseau Lambic G.

4.4. More rosè like than expected, lots of hibiscus and mild pink berries, mild tannins, red currant and a vinous finish. Good, though trousseau isn't that obvious, but still very good.

Grand Cru Bruocsella Brut (2016) G.

Leathery and brandy like, lovely

Lou Pepe Kriek (2013) G.

Still perfect

Drogone Lambic (2021) G.

Beautiful as always.

Gewurztraminer Lambic (2020) G.

Delicious! Enjoy it much more than the old Gewurz bottle, though the process isn't the same. All you hope for here, not only juicy mellow white grape but the typical rose and litchee notes you get from this varietal as well, on top of funk and minerality

Fou' Foune - Non Refermented (2021) G.

The addition of Italian apricots makes it very different, you get the sweet soft juiciest of the French fruits and the flesh tartness of the Italian one, almost peachy. Really nice twist on Fou.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2016) G.

Drogone Lambic (2020) G.

With the wine again. And again, totally in love with that pairing.

Menu Pineau (2018) G.

The grape seems more expressive with time, though it is still mild and well integrated, lots of finesse

Mamouche G.

Pure Apricot G.

Different this year, has a portion of Italian apricots which are tarter, almost seems like an apricot and peach blend, really nice variation.

Classic Gueuze (2018) G.

Le Plaisir G.

Very orange wine forward, but very different from Racine or Sophia, more contrast in between the sweetness of the wine and tartness of the lambic. Nice nutty notes and candied citrus coming through, should evolve very nicely in a few years

Poulsard Lambic G.

Very aromatic and soft, peachy, red currant, strawberry super smooth palate, again very soft. Great tribute to Poulsard wines.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2007) G.

So jammy still. Loads of cinnamon and almond as well, drier but otherwise in the same playground as usual, which I love.

Iris (2013) G.

Beautiful. Super dusty, citrus, mineral, leather, caramel, grass, smooth bitterness and oak on the finish. So good.

Zwanze 2021 - Parasol G.

So much orange!!! Orangina lambic. The nose is insane. Keg experiment though, the bottles are more balanced visibly. I love it though.

Lou Pepe Framboise (2014) G.

Way tarter than last time I've had it. Still very good but quiet acetic and aggressive, not for the faint of heart. Yet those raspberries are delicious!

Riesling People G.

Fun brew! Like a Nelson Sauvin NEIPA on steroids. Loads of vinous white grapes backed up by gooseberry, earthy notes, pineapple. Medium mouthfeel, juicy with a earthy vinous finish, again very white grape forward, cool stuff.

Limbo - Riesling G.

Good! A little on the sweet side but not in a wort kinda way, rather lemonade like. Lots of candied lemon but also white grape, especially on the palate. Simple but nice easy going AF beer

Vigneronne (2020) G.

Really love that Viognier version, the grape really shines better than previous batches. Cantillon funk and vinous white wine all the way, lemon and stone fruits, delicious.

Beer Geek Fudgesicle BA Rye Whiskey G.

Holy shit! Werther's original in a glass. Tons of milky caramel, backed up by sweet and spicy rye whisky, warm but perfectly integrated. Decadent treat. Vanilla, choco sauce, toffee, coco, ... sweet but in the best way. Love it!

Mamouche (2020) G.

Do You Think This Is A Fucking Game? G.

Killer juicy west coast, fruity resinous pine, mango, papaya, grapefruit, cereal and a mild tropical sweet note. Lovely.

Beck-Hartweg G.

This was pretty nice, lots of aromatics from the different grapes used in the blend, nice nild Cantillon funk, you really gets that this is an hybrid and not just grape added straight on lambic, very borderline of both worlds.

Sophia Lambic G.

Love tastes like lambic and orange wine.

Riesling Zusslin G.

2014, liked it better than the 2019 batch, more grape forward and of course a bit of extra age helps.

Gueuzestraminer (2011) G.

A pretty nice aged gueuze with a hint of white grape, good but not the most fruit forward and inpossible to pick up the varietal's characteristics. Still nice.

Mirabelle G.

Nose is nice on ripe mirabelle, palate starts full juice and ends with a tart note which I am not sure about, bit lactic but a tad unusual, which is probably a sign it needs more time. The lambic base doesn't show much, no funk or oak. To try later again

Fou' Foune (2020) G.

Definitely not ready yet, just started refermenting and it's basically (delicious) sweet apricot nectar right now. Still, not as bold on the fruit as 2019,more on the discrete side, a bit like 2017 when it came out.

Fou' Foune (2020) G.

Definitely not ready yet, just started refermenting and it's basically (delicious) sweet apricot nectar right now. Still, not as bold on the fruit as 2019,more on the discrete side, a bit like 2017 when it came out.

Fou' Foune (2020) G.

Definitely not ready yet, just started refermenting and it's basically (delicious) sweet apricot nectar right now. Still, not as bold on the fruit as 2019,more on the discrete side, a bit like 2017 when it came out.

Fou' Foune (2019) G.

Best of the bunch as far as classic Fou taste goes (2017 is also awesome but a very different beast right now), super fruit forward but also pretty funky and till allows the base to shine

Nuit Bruxelloise G.

Still awesome and very fruit forward, will get better and better

Vinsanto 2020 G.

Almost grappa like, with sweet fortified wine on the nose but yet pretty dry. A bit boozy (9% abv) but in a good way, very interesting.

CLAC! (Trois Cépages) (2019) G.

4.35, you get sweet, sour and tannic grape notes, with the tartness and strong tannins remaining afterward.

Racine G.

Only keg in existence, a bit more in your face and less subtle than the bottles version, but still awesome.

Fleur De Sureau / Reine Des Prés G.

Lot of elderflower, overpower the rest, probably will get better with a bit of time

Lambic Vin Jaune (2e Passage) G.

Lambic Sangiovese G.

Huge barrel on the nose. Leather, dark honey, red grapes w/ hints of elderberry & black currant, oak, funk. Almost flat, palate pretty similar w/ a mild tannic but smooth finish, w/ a nice vinous aftertaste. Probably needs to be blended, but still killer

Lambic Vin Jaune / La Vie est Belge (2018) G.

For a second use barrel, loads of vin jaune. Awesome obviously, on the dry side of these, w/ a hint of gooseberry, otherwise the usual walnut and curry notes I love.

Zwanze 2018 - Manneken Pise G.

Still pretty subtle but I feel like the vinous character comes out more with age.

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

Drogone Lambic (2019) G.

Always stunning, so much character from the Aglianico.

Lou Pepe Kriek (2016) G.

Only 2 years in the bottle but getting close to it's best profile imo, which usually comes after a couple extra years, but it's fire right now. Loads of almond and cinnamon, super juicy bold cherry, funk. Yummy.

50°N-4°E G.

New upcoming 2020 batch, with a small portion aged in a rum barrel, very little though. Still there is a bit of extra caramel/molasses sweetness compared to previous batches which might lead you to think it's there, but it's also pretty young.

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

LCI at BXL beer fest last year. Much drier than the other batches, delicious obviously, though 2019 is the big winner for me.

Nath (2020) G.

LCI. 4.3, might be my favorite fresh Nath yet, still a bit sulphury but less and the rhubarb seems more pie like. Will age nicely!

Lambic Chardonnay G.

Really love that beer, one if the best they have done this year imo. Dry and very grape forward but still letting the base shine.

Kriek 100% Lambic (2008) G.

Past its prime, still liked it but very acidic with signs of oxydation, the cherry is there and jammy but more in the back, with notes of varnish and stone fruits, bit of almond. Clean funk. Alright but the 2004 De Cam from yesterday aged better.

Racine G.

This was absolutely beautiful, might be my favorite beer this year, right before Chardonnay. Still needs a little time but the orange wine character from the macerated grape is shining amazingly here, lots of juicy citrus and almond, smooth vinous. Love!!

Blåbær Lambik (Blueberry Lambic) G.

LCI, 4.3