Lambic Grand Cru
Brasserie Saint James

What is a lambic grand cru anyways? Not a gueuze? I guess you could blend lambics that are the same age and they wouldn't be a gueuze, so perhaps that is what we're dealing with here. Anyways, big ups to Jordan for bringing this out.

Pours a dark golden leaning into a light amber SRM territory. 1/3" white head. The aroma had that unfruited lambic vibe. Sourness, wood, light fruitiness without fruid added = brett.

Taste was nice, pretty sure this is at least in part, the base of the plum lambic. Very similar. Hit that middle ground between being "clean" and having a bug contingent. Good carbonation. Nothing was a chore about drinking this, found the acidity and sourness to be well restrained. Really did a good job at ticking that lambic box instead of just "wild ale". Legitimate American lambic similar to some of the de garde beers I've had.

When I saw bottles of these for like $30/35, I passed, but if money was no object, would have. As usual Jordan saves the day and brings in this heavy hitter. Hope to come across it again someday. Still think 1904 is king though.

Cellared bottle 2 years. Cloudy yellow body with a finger of white foam that slowly dies down. Taste has a strong oaky and fruity vinous focus: with accenting mandarin orange, flowers, and funk. It is complex, but very young and almost sweet for the style. The nose is more old world: big dry funk, solid oak, and traditional lambic yeast. Feel is wet, funk is constant and light, sourness is cumulative. Overall is more akin to a wild ale