New to Lambics. Suggestions?

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  1. Lamnic

    Lamnic Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2012 Connecticut

    The Timmermans Limited Edition Oude Gueuze recently got distributed. I'd say go for that first, along with Hanssens Oude Gueuze. After that, if you really like the style, keep your eyes open for some of the other stuff mentioned here. There's the obvious stuff like Cantillon and Drie Fonteinen, but I'm also a huge fan of De Cam, Boon, and Oud Beersel. All of these are traditional breweries/blenders.
     
    #41 Lamnic, Oct 6, 2015
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  2. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Good to learn about the change. Thanks for mentioning that. As a taster of artificial sweetners I'd written them off after sampling the Faro back in 2011. (Except for the Cuvee Rene.)
     
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  3. pat61

    pat61 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2010 Minnesota

    In Vondel Park in Amsterdam there is a cinema museum and underneath the museum is a bar. In the summer there are tables outside. You can order gueuze and lambics to your hearts content while you watch people roller blade around the park. It is a perfect spot for developing an appreciation for these beers.

    In lieu of that, Cantillion is great but challenging. Historically Timmermans has been kind of teenage date beer but some of their recent stuff is somewhat above Bartles & James. Lindemans is not as good as Cantillon but it is much more accessible. I have always liked Mort Subite (more the the name - sudden death - and the bar off the Grote Markt in Brussels). Boon does some really good stuff. I am completely blown away by De Oude Cam but it is not to everyone's taste and is kind of spendy. It is a wonderful area to explore. I am sure you will have fun.

    OP - I like your posts - go with the Boon Kriek or Marriage Parfait.
     
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  4. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    Still Not good IMO. I'd rather stomp some sugar in on my own account if needed. Its just not always been a "natural" thing.
     
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  5. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Well I didn't ever see much point in drinking Faro to begin with, but from what you say I'll probably not revisit the Lindeman's. I'm perfectly happy with the full range of lambics and gueuzes from most all of the brewers and blenders.
     
    #45 drtth, Oct 6, 2015
  6. Sweatshirt

    Sweatshirt Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2014 New Hampshire

    Me too. There's a bunch of great stuff out there.
     
    #46 Sweatshirt, Oct 6, 2015
  7. F2brewers

    F2brewers Maven (1,432) Mar 12, 2005 Massachusetts
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    true faro (van't vat) can actually be a nice experience. by nature, the beer ought to be very young (only sweetened a few days).

    there's no good reason to bottle faro...it goes against everything the beer is designed to be.
     
    #47 F2brewers, Oct 6, 2015
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  8. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Hmmm. Sounds a good reason to think about another trip to Brussels... :-)
     
    #48 drtth, Oct 6, 2015
  9. F2brewers

    F2brewers Maven (1,432) Mar 12, 2005 Massachusetts
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    if you run out of reasons, i have a stock list...my wife has heard them all...but some of them still work. :wink:

    i hope my favorite reason (showing the world of lambic to someone new) will still hold sway early next year.
     
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  10. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    At the risk of having to duck thrown fruit .... ( ....an unintentional lambic joke?)

    I know a good half dozen people here have recommended against Lindeman's, but if the OP is truly new to lambics and sours in general, I think that's actually a great introduction brand. Yes, they're sweet, but we're not talking about the best of the best, the most traditional, and therefore the least accessible. From what I've seen (both here on BA and in real life), many people don't appreciate jumping right into a great gueuze.

    Other good brands that I think are accessible enough for a Lambic newbie are Boon and Tilquinn. Hansenns and Oud Beersel are very good, as well, but price will quickly become a factor for those.

    In other words, look at the brands cited on this thread already; those are some really good recommendations. However, for someone looking to try Lambics for the first time, I think Lindeman's is a very affordable and reasonable choice. Just don't linger there. If you like what you try, move on to something better. :slight_smile:
     
    #50 Roguer, Oct 6, 2015
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  11. deepsleeper

    deepsleeper Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2015 California

    Takes getting used to.
     
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  12. Yargamo

    Yargamo Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 New York

    I was really satisfied with Ommegang Rosetta. For the price, it cannot be beat.
     
    #52 Yargamo, Oct 7, 2015
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