Large Floaty In Old Lambic

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by StoobNoob, Jan 13, 2016.

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  1. StoobNoob

    StoobNoob Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2016 California

    I received an old 80s lambic in a trade from Belgium recently. I'm told it's early 80s and does not have any label or indication of who it's made by. It has what looks to be a large floating yeast ring/chunk that also looks like a scoby from a kombucha. It's not just small yeast particles or even small chunks, it's literally the size of a portobella mushroom. Is this abnormal and has anyone seen or experienced something similar? Is it drinkable? I know nothing of these things and just got into beer in the last year.


    -Chris
     
    #1 StoobNoob, Jan 13, 2016
  2. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    I'm thinking it's just the yeast cake/sediment that was at the bottom of the bottle that got uplifted from shipping across country. I'd throw it in a fridge til it settles, then crack it open. Please message back on how it's tasting. Never had a lambic that old before.
     
    #2 Davl22, Jan 13, 2016
  3. StoobNoob

    StoobNoob Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2016 California

    It actually developed after being in the fridge for about a week. I've since taken it out for about two days now and not much has changed.

    Any thoughts?
     
    #3 StoobNoob, Jan 14, 2016
  4. machalel

    machalel Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 Australia

    Should be fine. I've heard of these sorts of things appearing (especially in older beers). IIRC they are just made out of dead yeast and coagulated protiens that form through multiple temperature changes.
     
    #4 machalel, Jan 14, 2016
  5. StoobNoob

    StoobNoob Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2016 California


    Good to know, thanks for the reassurance.
     
    #5 StoobNoob, Jan 14, 2016
  6. red94tt

    red94tt Pundit (957) Nov 27, 2008 Michigan
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    We needs pics and notes on how it tastes when you crack it open:grinning:
     
    #6 red94tt, Jan 15, 2016
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  7. machalel

    machalel Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 Australia

    Not that i've ever had one.......... :sunglasses:
     
    #7 machalel, Jan 15, 2016
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  8. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    It's just yeast, drink it without worry.
     
    #8 RDMII, Jan 15, 2016
  9. AustinPollack

    AustinPollack Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 New York

    If you think it's really scary, filter the Lambic through cheese cloth when pouring.
     
    #9 AustinPollack, Jan 16, 2016
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