Kiwi Lambic - Upland Brewing Company

zeledonia

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +17.1%

11-14-2011 18:09:52 | More by zeledonia

scottfrie

California

3.85/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottled 12/16/10. Sampled alongside the other seven fruit lambics.

A: Pours a lightly hazy lemony color with no head except a faint white collar.
S/T: Definitely not picking up any kiwi but it’s a tough flavor to impart. I get notes of tart citrus, lemon and earth. There’s something else in there too but I wouldn’t call it kiwi. Maybe just a hint in the finish.
M: Super frothy bubbly carbonation, very acid and very tart mouthfeel. Medium body.
O: Almost gueuze-like, this beer is just earthy and sour. I feel like kiwi would be a tough flavor to impart into a beer, but I wish I could get some fruit from it. Maybe it would be fruitier fresh.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2013 02:06:40 | More by scottfrie

StevenSpringer

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -35.6%

06-19-2013 05:36:16 | More by StevenSpringer

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

06-04-2013 00:18:16 | More by ajzy

mhenson42

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-31-2013 02:36:14 | More by mhenson42

drummermattie02

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

05-01-2013 18:50:10 | More by drummermattie02

kscaldef

Oregon

4/5  rDev -6.3%

04-22-2013 05:35:24 | More by kscaldef

ehammond1

California

4.35/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bottle (2011)

Acquired via trade
Thanks, MeisterSmudge!

(Aged for 1+ year)

Clear goldenrod and dark yellow with a thin near-white cap. Spots of stick down the glass.

Lots of earthy funk in the aroma pressed up against bright, lactic sour character. There's definitely a white and green fruit presence as well, though it'd be tough to say "kiwi" without the obvious prompting. Regardless, this smells wonderful.

And the taste is just as good as the aroma. Lots of bright lactic sour character, earthy funk, and white and green fruit flavors. Exceptionally drinkable. Crisp, refreshing, and very sour.

Medium bodied with high carbonation.

Delightful.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 05:58:00 | More by ehammond1

Bobbyearl

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

03-11-2013 13:25:16 | More by Bobbyearl

siege06nd

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

03-10-2013 04:31:00 | More by siege06nd

billab914

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

03-10-2013 04:14:40 | More by billab914

joel66

New York

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

03-07-2013 02:04:14 | More by joel66

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

03-04-2013 16:58:29 | More by t0rin0

huskermike12

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

03-04-2013 16:11:06 | More by huskermike12

beernads

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

02-08-2013 09:52:22 | More by beernads

DmanGTR

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

02-04-2013 18:47:41 | More by DmanGTR

yourefragile

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-18-2013 02:17:47 | More by yourefragile

jbuddle

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-16-2013 21:36:14 | More by jbuddle

oline73

Maryland

4.28/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from the bottle into a tasting snifter.

Appearance: Pours a clear golden amber color with a hint of off white head that goes away.

Smell: Light and very sour. Vinegar and a lot of funk. I would say I'm getting a fruity presence, but nothing is screaming kiwi to me.

Taste: Tart and funky. I don't know if I would have been able to tell you this was a fruit lambic if I didn't know what I was drinking. I'm getting lemon and vinegar with a traditional lambic funk. Just a bit acidic. The finish is tart and lemony.

Mouthfeel: The body is medium with lots of tingly carbonation and a dry finish.

Overall: I thought this was a really nice lambic, but I was hoping for more fruit. I'd definitely have more and enjoyed it a lot.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2013 04:50:50 | More by oline73

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-12-2013 19:28:04 | More by spycow

AlexFields

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-11-2013 23:23:07 | More by AlexFields

zrab11

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

01-09-2013 02:06:21 | More by zrab11

rowingbrewer

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

01-08-2013 16:30:05 | More by rowingbrewer

hopburster

Washington

5/5  rDev +17.1%

01-08-2013 05:17:28 | More by hopburster

jsilva

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.3%

01-05-2013 04:33:03 | More by jsilva