Readily available lambics?

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  1. Dave_Carlson

    Dave_Carlson Initiate (0) May 17, 2015 New York

    Hi All,
    My beer tastes are expanding pretty heavily into Belgian territory, and I'd like some advice on lambics that I should try that:

    a) are at least somewhat readily available in the US (east coast, preferrably)
    b) won't destroy my meager bank account

    I've got a few gueuze's (Hanssen's oude gueze, Cuvee Rene, Gueuze Tilquin à l’ancienne) sitting in my cellar at the moment, and although I definitely would like to try more, I'm primarily looking for recommendations for non-blended lambics here.

    To be honest, until a few months ago I didn't even realize that lambics were typically sour, since most of the lambics I see on a regular basis are from Lindeman's. If y'all can recommend some examples that I would likely be able to acquire from a local bottleshop, I would be most appreciative!
     
  2. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

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  3. StoutElk_92

    StoutElk_92 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,045) Oct 30, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Brouwerij Boon is easily available in my area.
     
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  4. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    I see Vanberg & DeWulf's Lambickx in my area but due to price I've never pulled the trigger on a bottle.
     
  5. RogelioRodriguez

    RogelioRodriguez Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2015 California

    It's pricey, but it's real and authentic. It's like you can buy an American sour, or you can enjoy the real thing...The real thing is not faux soured, it's truly wild.
     
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  6. njcraftguy

    njcraftguy Savant (1,070) Apr 6, 2015 New Jersey

    Not easy to get but if you ever stumble across Alexander from Rodenbach its incredible. One of the best beers I've ever had regardless of style.
     
  7. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Oud Beersel is fairly easy to get as well . Timmermans , too, but I would stick with the Oude Gueuze.

    They're pretty much all worth picking up, especially if you're exploring the style . I only ever seem to be disappointed in the backsweetened fruited lambics .
     
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  8. Dave_Carlson

    Dave_Carlson Initiate (0) May 17, 2015 New York

    Thanks for the suggestions, folks!
     
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