Which Cantillon Beers Should I Buy?

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  1. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    As a big Cantillon fan, I was pretty excited to learn that a store here is selling off multiple bottles. Each are priced at $30 (750ml) and are all around 5 years old. Would just like some advice on which ones to go for before laying down a big chunk of change on multiple bottles.

    Here's the list:

    Lou Pepe Gueze

    Lou Pepe Kriek

    Lou Pepe Framboise

    Gueze

    Rose de Gambrinus

    Vignerrone

    St. Lamvinus

    Kriek

    St Gilliose

    Lambic Bio

    Iris
     
    #1 wesbray, Nov 5, 2015
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  2. didgeboy

    didgeboy Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2006 Washington

    All of them. Seriously.
     
    #2 didgeboy, Nov 5, 2015
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  3. floridadrift

    floridadrift Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Florida

    All of them.
     
    #3 floridadrift, Nov 5, 2015
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  4. JHE73

    JHE73 Zealot (584) Mar 7, 2013 California
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    All of them
     
    #4 JHE73, Nov 5, 2015
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  5. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    The responses are pretty much as expected haha! There are about 12 bottles of each. I can't really justify going over $400, so got to figure out the best way of distributing the bottles.
     
    #5 wesbray, Nov 5, 2015
  6. JDM0221

    JDM0221 Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2013 Maryland
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    I would buy the majority of them, but top 5 would be the LP's, St. Lam, and Vig.
     
    #6 JDM0221, Nov 5, 2015
  7. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    Lou Pepes, Rose, St Gilliose, Iris, Vignerrone.
     
    #7 Dansac, Nov 5, 2015
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  8. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I was a little concerned about the age on the fruit lambics, I tend to prefer them on the fresher side.
     
    #8 wesbray, Nov 5, 2015
  9. logjammin

    logjammin Crusader (422) Jan 26, 2012 Louisiana
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    Your inbox is about to die. But seriously, if you want to send some to me...
     
    #9 logjammin, Nov 5, 2015
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  10. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I should say right now that i'm not really interested in doing any international trades from here, due to awful weather/risk of freezing, chance of getting seized (high, and I live a long way from the border so that's a no go), and costs.

    However, I may look to do some IP trades down the road.
     
    #10 wesbray, Nov 5, 2015
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  11. logjammin

    logjammin Crusader (422) Jan 26, 2012 Louisiana
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    Awesome, pick up a few extra for me and let me know the next time you're in New Orleans :grinning:
     
    #11 logjammin, Nov 5, 2015
  12. flexmagli

    flexmagli Initiate (0) Jul 22, 2015 Florida

    What is the address of said store? Looking for flights now.
     
    #12 flexmagli, Nov 5, 2015
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  13. bigda83

    bigda83 Crusader (453) Feb 13, 2014 New York
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    I'd prob pass on the standard offerings, but def scoop the LPs, Vig, St Lam, Gill, and Iris.
     
    #13 bigda83, Nov 5, 2015
  14. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    All the Lou Pepes. All of them really, but the Lou Pepes are a step above all their other stuff that isn't named Fou Foune.
     
    #14 RichD, Nov 5, 2015
  15. Neil225

    Neil225 Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2015 Germany

    LPG, gueuze, CSG and Iris. The fruit beers are not as good old as fresh (my opinion) aged Gueuze is the best. If LPG and gueuze were the same price buy all LPG...
     
    #15 Neil225, Nov 5, 2015
  16. jae

    jae Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2010 Washington

    All
     
    #16 jae, Nov 5, 2015
  17. Tbub18

    Tbub18 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 New York

    Didnt know the great white north got loons for those prices.
     
    #17 Tbub18, Nov 5, 2015
  18. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    I know right?! It's crazy enough to see loons in Rhode Island for sales, let alone at a reasonable price.
     
    #18 RichD, Nov 5, 2015
  19. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
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    You can get one of each and be under $400.

    I would honestly just buy 3 of EACH Lou Pepe and 3 St. Lamvinus (or 2 St. Lam and 1 Vignerrone).
     
    #19 THANAT0PSIS, Nov 5, 2015
  20. Rob1110

    Rob1110 Initiate (0) Jul 7, 2012 Massachusetts

    Valid concern and I'm gonna go with the others on the LPG bottles. Whether drinking or trading, those fetch high because they're well made. As for fruits, Cherry will stick around longest, followed by Raspberry. I've had St Lam with a few years on it and the fruit was there but muted. Fou is well balanced and the apricot tends to stick around a bit longer than expected because of that.

    Tough to go wrong with any, especially if you're a big sour fan but I'd say pick your favorite fruits and double up on the ones you think you'll want to see with more age or those you think will age best. Find some good friends who will really appreciate them and open one from time to time. Opening all at once makes for a fun night but a rough morning with all that acidity (best served with a side of tums). Opening one bottle with a good group, every once in a while makes for lots of special nights and something to look forward to when opening the next one.

    Either way, enjoy them! Cheers.
     
    #20 Rob1110, Nov 5, 2015
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