Cantillon Blåbær Lambik - Brasserie Cantillon

gulden

Australia

4.4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle into a tumbler

A Blueberry with a hind of head. Rather bubbly. Red hue down the bottom. Some sediment floating around (blueberry bits!). Little lacing. Nice purple/white head. Almost looks like blackberry.

S Blueberry and sour. On the sweet side though. Very nice. There’s the typical Cantillon funk as well. I must say, the sound of the bubble popping is very nice to listen to!

• T Blueberry (obviously). Tart/sour. Not much else there though. There’s the typical Cantilon funk taste, though I noticed that it was not as sour as their other beers…but it did become a little bit more sour as it opened up. But never near the intensity I expected. A little too one-dimensional I think, but still good.

M Medium carb. Very good. Aftertaste of blueberry builds.

O An excellent beer. But maybe the hype is a little too much? Don’t get me wrong, this is an excellent example of a sour beer, but I just don’t think it is in the top 10 beers in the world. A great beer, but it didn't blow me away. I would rate other Cantillons higher than this one. Also note that there was some sediment at the end, which was a good surprise, you could definitely see the tiny remnants of the blueberries that went into this beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 09:39:57 | More by gulden

Alieniloquium

Florida

4.14/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750 mL bottle poured into a wine glass. 2012 bottle.

Appearance - Deep red, purple body. Nice white head. Collar lasts forever.

Smell - The blueberry flavor comes out a lot, but it's got a green character to it. Nice funk and acidity.

Taste - Also very green. Funky and a nice blueberry flavor. Graininess and sourness. Finishes with a nice fruity flavor blended into a sour bite

Mouthfeel - Spritzy carbonation. Medium to light body.

Overall - I hoped the fruit character would be incredible, but it's very green. Fou'Foune is better, but this is a great lambic.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 04:14:41 | More by Alieniloquium

drummermattie02

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-14-2013 15:42:26 | More by drummermattie02

millerbuffoon

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

06-11-2013 04:10:48 | More by millerbuffoon

chase2634

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-09-2013 14:09:53 | More by chase2634

thewimperoo

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-09-2013 13:00:27 | More by thewimperoo

Beerdy

Heard & McDonald Islands

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

06-03-2013 20:57:51 | More by Beerdy

NCBeerFan

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

06-02-2013 22:21:14 | More by NCBeerFan

montrealbcr89

Quebec (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-02-2013 17:29:58 | More by montrealbcr89

mroberts1204

California

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-01-2013 20:32:44 | More by mroberts1204

Geuzedad

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-01-2013 03:09:13 | More by Geuzedad

Anonymous1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

06-01-2013 01:42:24 | More by Anonymous1

wethorseblanket

California

4.5/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed from notes (Mr. Bubbler's "End of the World Tasting") 12/21/12. Thanks.
300th review.

Vintage 2011. 750ml bottle.

A: Pours a deep reddish purple with a 1" light pink head which fizzles before fading to the rim leaving a few spots of lace.

N: Classic horseblanket funk, chessy, with mild blueberry jam, some vinous notes. Somewhat sour with wood tannins.

T: Fresh blueberry and white grape. Funky with woody mold and mildly sour. Well balanced.

M: Medium body and carbonation. Dry, musty/dusty and fruity finish.

O: Amazing and enjoyed. Maybe overhyped? Try it and decide for yourself. Would have again and again.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 02:41:20 | More by wethorseblanket

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

05-25-2013 17:01:42 | More by ajzy

beernads

Florida

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-18-2013 06:48:29 | More by beernads

Mayo2323

Colorado

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-18-2013 03:00:06 | More by Mayo2323

thezoobrew

New York

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-13-2013 18:10:01 | More by thezoobrew

mrandypandy

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev -7.4%

05-12-2013 20:56:26 | More by mrandypandy

sendsilk

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -18.3%

05-12-2013 12:58:44 | More by sendsilk

bigaltemple

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-11-2013 03:41:42 | More by bigaltemple

hardy008

Minnesota

4.61/5  rDev +0.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

2012 Vintage, 750 ml bottle

Pours a purplish red color with a one finger pink head which fades quickly, leaving no lacing. The aroma has tart blueberries, barnyard funk, very acidic.

Tastes like tart blueberries. Acidic, and very dry. There is some barnyard funk in the taste, but not as much as there is in the aroma. The taste becomes a bit sweeter as I drink it, then goes back to being more tart and acidic. Nice and complex. Very well crafted.

Light bodied with low carbonation. Finishes dry. Very inviting and easy to drink. well worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 02:41:37 | More by hardy008

willisar

Indiana

5/5  rDev +8.9%

05-06-2013 19:42:50 | More by willisar

chippo33

Vermont

4.75/5  rDev +3.5%

05-06-2013 11:30:03 | More by chippo33

thegoon55

South Carolina

4.6/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

anniversary beer.

A- a beautiful deep purple, light pinkish purple head. absolutely beautiful.

S- tart blueberrys, funk, tad bit of vingar.

T- a nice tart blueberry taste... follows the nose.

M- wonderful, nice light crisp carbonation.

O- wonderful beer glad I got too try it.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 20:18:57 | More by thegoon55

ChugginOil

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2%

05-02-2013 18:26:00 | More by ChugginOil