Cantillon Fou' Foune - Brasserie Cantillon

Jon

Illinois

4.47/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2003 bottling.

The long-awaited Fou' Foune pours a cloudy, light amber-peach hue with hardly any head to mention.

Aroma is boisterous in its proclamation of dirty socks, Brett, funky barnyard notes, leather, oak, and a mild hint of the apricots on which this lambic was soaked. Interesting.

The apricot fruit adds another dimension to the lambic in how it softens it -- this isn't the strip-the-enamel-off-your-teeth lambic monster, but rather a more well rounded, softer beer. The apricot flavor comes out first, while the typical lemon rind, citrusy notes reminiscent of Cantillon lambic appear on the finish. Lively acidity cuts at one's stomach.

Fairly "alive" in terms of carbonation, this a fairly smooth lambic. Medium bodied palate. Round overall.

Fou' Foune is refreshing in the way that Cantillon lambics tend to be. A fantastic beer that ought to be experienced by lambic fans.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2004 03:24:32 | More by Jon

szmnnl99

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 03:44:07 | More by szmnnl99

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 16:45:40 | More by eyeenjoybeer

Cozzatoad

Italy

4.19/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

750ml, bottled august 2012

A- Ligh orange colour with a bit of haziness. Decent white head, soon recedes but still leaves a ring and some lacing on the sides of the glass

S- Tart acidity upfront. On the background a lively, fresh fruity feel, citric, some other fruity notes that may feel like apricots though i don't know if i would have catched it if i didn't know before. Not super complex as expected but still pleasantly strong and fresh

T- Pretty much what the smell suggested. I expected maybe something more complex but this is still great. Straightforward acidity upfront, tart with a slight spicy/prickly feel. Strong fruity notes, apricots now more easily detectable (it has that tart/sweet combination that is typical of apricots), lemon, maybe peach. Again, actually quite simple but amazingly pleasant, vivid and refreshing

M- Light body, with quite a good dose of carbonation to make it more lively. Prickly on the palate and on the sides of the mouth, more on the juicy side on the tongue, with fruit flavours more vivid there. Finish is pleasantly dry and refreshing, leaves you longing for another sip despite strong tartness

O- As already mentioned, a straightforward fruit lambic, fresh, lively, amazingly drinkable for the style, though maybe not as complex as i expected

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 12:45:59 | More by Cozzatoad

Wade5614

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-17-2013 23:28:24 | More by Wade5614

bonbini26

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-17-2013 19:14:34 | More by bonbini26

myersk27

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 03:46:59 | More by myersk27

Rainblows

Illinois

4/5  rDev -13%

05-16-2013 14:39:48 | More by Rainblows

majaqua

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 04:39:38 | More by majaqua

AndyAvalanche

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-16-2013 00:04:06 | More by AndyAvalanche

bainard

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-14-2013 05:38:54 | More by bainard

thezoobrew

New York

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-13-2013 18:35:28 | More by thezoobrew

Matagal

Brazil

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-13-2013 16:30:00 | More by Matagal

BKArmstrong

District of Columbia

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-13-2013 00:25:22 | More by BKArmstrong

Danny1217

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-12-2013 20:58:58 | More by Danny1217

lpayette

Vermont

4/5  rDev -13%

05-12-2013 19:48:37 | More by lpayette

jp7161

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 14:57:44 | More by jp7161

Boilerfood

Indiana

4/5  rDev -13%

05-11-2013 18:29:38 | More by Boilerfood

Michigan

Michigan

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-11-2013 13:12:07 | More by Michigan

drlovemd87

Colorado

4/5  rDev -13%

05-10-2013 01:29:35 | More by drlovemd87

woodchopper

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-09-2013 19:29:57 | More by woodchopper

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.59/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A very big thanks to DaveHack for opening this gem. The beer poured out as a slightly hazy orange color with a white head on top. Good retention and moderate lacing. The smell is awesome. Very fresh and fruity despite the souring of it. Excellent nose on this beer, I could smell it forever. The taste is tart with a fruitiness to it also. Very well balanced. The mouthfeel is smooth, not as pungant as some sours. Overall this is excellent. So glad I got to try this one.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 00:56:17 | More by Knapp85

KevinmusPrime

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-03-2013 16:14:58 | More by KevinmusPrime

pmoney

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-01-2013 20:00:08 | More by pmoney

backbaybrewer

Massachusetts

4.74/5  rDev +3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

A: pours light yellow with a big head. Head dissipates slowly and leaves lacing on the glass.

Ar: fruity and sour dominate. Apricots are unmistakable.

T: apricot fruit and sourness dominate the flavor. Possibly the best sour beer I have ever tasted in my life. The perfect mix of sour tartness with fruity sugar to create an amazingly balanced experience.

M: very effervescent. Bubbly on the palate makes an otherwise thin beer more full bodied.

O: amazing. Had this beer at the brewery which only added to the overall experience. Love it. Balanced yet nuanced. Every sip presents something new.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 02:23:35 | More by backbaybrewer