La Vie est Solidaire
Brasserie Cantillon

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From:
Brasserie Cantillon
 
Belgium
Style:
Lambic
ABV:
6%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.47 | pDev: 7.61%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 31, 2023
Added:
Nov 07, 2017
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  2
Blend of 3 barrels of Lambic maturing in fresh emptied Vin Jaune barrels from Stephane Tissot. Two barrels were filled with wort and one with a two years old Lambic.

We let it maturate for two years for the wort and one year for the Lambic. Beer bottled on 27th December 2016.
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Ratings by halo3one:
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Rated by halo3one from Georgia

3.81/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Mar 11, 2018
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

4.61/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Fairly clear amber with a short but persistent off-white blanket that retains well in the classic Cantillon lambic tumbler.

Even though I've never enjoyed this one before, it's taking me right back to Belgium. It starts as bright apricot lambic might, but with white grape, white oak and minimal funk. But then emerges more savory elements like walnut, nougat and even gooey caramel.

These qualities are particularly present on the nose, but they remain as uniquely shy accenting background elements. It's worth noting that the bass of this aroma resides in polar opposition to the treble of the palate.

The body maintains a very moderate, balanced acidity, kind of like clementine juice, with a fine, wispy carbonation that lifts a touch of cedar before the bone dry finish exhales honeysuckle. What funk and hop characteristics are present express as a touch of skunky petrol, though very subtly so.
Dec 31, 2023
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Reviewed by mothman from Minnesota

5/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I've had multiple vintages of this one and it is probably my favorite lambic. Curry spice, tiki masala vibes, light citrus and wet oak. Surprised by the spiciness. Pepper bite. Yellow wine finish. Amazing.
Oct 28, 2023
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Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland

4.71/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Bright orange appearance with a soft foamy sparse head that floats delicately on the surface. Notes of celery, scallion, pepper, grape skin. Moderate body, soft carbonation.
Jun 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.4 by SadMachine from New Jersey

Jun 24, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by Affinity from Missouri

May 08, 2023
 
Rated: 4.58 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Mar 26, 2022
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Rated by emerge077 from Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Moeder Lambic S.A.I.N.S. tasting, May 2019
May 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by CTJman from Connecticut

Jul 31, 2018
 
Rated: 4.75 by duceswild from Heard & McDonald Islands

Jun 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by Raziel313 from California

Feb 23, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by YvesB from Belgium

Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by fthegiants from California

Nov 07, 2017
La Vie est Solidaire from Brasserie Cantillon
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 13 ratings