Cantillon Iris - Brasserie Cantillon

MattSweatshirt

Texas

4.1/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750ml bottled 20 February 2012 and drank 28 December 2012.

Poured into a Cantillon tulip presenting a slightly hazy orange beer with not much of an off white head that eventually forms a ring of foam around the edge.

The aroma brings forth lemon, flowers, grass, and a nice musty funk.

On the first sip is a jowl shocking punch of tartness. After the initial shock the sour level on this is actually not too great. It has a good body and carbonation level. Lemon and white wine vinousness abound in this. The funk and oak fall in right behind. Touch of bitterness at the end.

This is a nice lambic to relax and sip on. Highly enjoyable like all Cantillon beers tend to be.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2013 22:55:53 | More by MattSweatshirt

Callmecoon

California

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-23-2013 02:25:59 | More by Callmecoon

Treebs

Illinois

4.24/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

2007 vintage courtesy of sweemzander. Lots of nice black mold around the cap and cork. 750 ml bottle served in a mini snifter.

A: Pours a hazy straw color with a white head forming on the pour. It recedes to a thin ring that leaves some sticky lace around the glass.

S: Really sweet smelling with a mix of flowery hops and light acidity. Very surprised at how hoppy it still is after 6 years. Slightly sweet mix of wheat and malt with a lactic lemon like quality to it.

T: Same as the nose with a little more barrel character. The smell of flowery hops is distinct and it has a fruity sweetness to it. Slightly lactic lemon character with some oak barrel and a mild hint of vanilla.

M: Light and airy with a spritzy carbonation. Smooth and lactic on the backend with a slight drying quality.

O: Not overtly sour and still very hoppy. This was an interesting take on a lambic and I really enjoyed it. I'd like to revisit some later and early vintages to have a comparison since my first experience is with this beer being 6 years old.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:54:03 | More by Treebs

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-22-2013 19:45:41 | More by randylangford

SpdKilz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-22-2013 13:26:50 | More by SpdKilz

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-20-2013 04:00:19 | More by Kmat10

NJB145

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-20-2013 00:45:10 | More by NJB145

Gtreid

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-19-2013 23:44:40 | More by Gtreid

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-19-2013 15:59:10 | More by ShawnMH

ffOpusx

California

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-16-2013 22:55:01 | More by ffOpusx

Rainblows

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-16-2013 14:23:59 | More by Rainblows

Matagal

Brazil

5/5  rDev +16.3%

05-13-2013 17:09:12 | More by Matagal

Danny1217

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-12-2013 21:01:05 | More by Danny1217

Jonada

New Jersey

4.15/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

750ml bottled on 22nd November 2012. Served in a Russian River stemmed glass

Appearance: Dark burnt orange color with 2 fingers of a soapy light tan (with almost a yellowish hue) head that dissipates fairly quickly to a thin coating and collar. Body is very hazy with a fair amount of fine carbonation streaming throughout the glass.

Smell: Sour lemon, peach/apricot, barnyard funk, herbal, with some floral hops.

Taste: Green apple, lemon, vinegar, fairly strong herbal quality, lactic acidity, with a floral hop character that becomes more noticeable in the finish.

Mouthfeel: Light bodied with a soft mouthfeel and medium carbonation. Light lingering bitterness.

Overall: This is a really interesting beer. This is the first lambic I've had with a real noticeable hop presence, and I have to admit it works well. Not my favorite Cantillon beer, but still very good.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 02:49:22 | More by Jonada

ckeegan04

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-10-2013 20:46:20 | More by ckeegan04

ObeMaltKinobee

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-08-2013 07:33:01 | More by ObeMaltKinobee

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-07-2013 23:57:11 | More by cadaugherty

dalepryor

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-07-2013 20:45:39 | More by dalepryor

Pete27lax

New York

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-06-2013 08:38:30 | More by Pete27lax

GuzzLah

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

A - pours a cloudy amber with a beige head. A little lace. No bubbles.

S - pretty floral hops, citrus, peach, leather, wood, mild funk, herbal, soft caramel malt and a little bit of wet dog at times, unfortunately.

T - is just like the aroma minus the wet dog. Even the floral character translates to the flavor. Moderately sour. Acetic.

M - medium-full body. Oily. Viscous pour. Medium bitterness. Mouth watering. Mild sweetness. Long aftertaste.

O - unusual Lambic. Hop forward for the style. Thick body for the style. Pleasant flavors with a nice balance. Less sour and funky than Cantillon Gueuze, but that isn't a complaint. Complex beer that was a pleasure to drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 22:23:49 | More by GuzzLah

KevinmusPrime

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-03-2013 18:10:57 | More by KevinmusPrime

IPAyForHops

California

4/5  rDev -7%

05-02-2013 23:22:00 | More by IPAyForHops

jegross2

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-02-2013 03:47:32 | More by jegross2

FullObs

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

04-30-2013 15:21:49 | More by FullObs

weonfire

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

04-29-2013 01:42:44 | More by weonfire