 after4ever (1925), Brier, Washington, USA
Dec 20, 2007
750, corked, baled, foiled. 3/1/05 btl. Pours bright red--truly a gem-like ruby hue, for all the times we mention ruby highlights in the body, this one actually has that color. Fairly tall and very fizzy pink head that falls to light lacing and a slim rim of pink. Sharp vinous cherry nose with mild funk interwoven. Puckery sharp acidulence right from the attack. Cherry tartness takes over and in the end leaves with a somewhat mineraly pucker on the finish.
NobleSquirrel (756), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 28, 2008 2006 Bottle from Sam’s Clybourn. Pours a deep ruby with a tinge of brown. Nose is acidic and woody, not a ton of funk. Taste is pretty acidic and distinctly cherry flavored. Bitter finish and could probably use a few more years. Finishes dry and clean. Very nice.
Radek Kliber (3403), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 20, 2008 Bottle 750ml,
Appearance: amber ruby red , mid haze (white top tea like).Aroma: sour cherry feel, hint of vanilla, slightly woody with funky farm feel. Brown malts beneath. Flavour/Palate: strong sourness, baking soda , vanilla with tartness around. A bit harsh, rough and sample of style.
Skyview (3060), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
Nov 19, 2008 Sampled during Minnesota first annual Sourfest and shared by several guests. Pours a hazy reddish amber brew with a thin pinkish white head that quickly dissipates to a fine film. Aroma of tart cherries, powdered and toasted malt, some barnyard funk, and a touch of oak. Taste is slightly sweet than tart with some carbonation and medium bodied texture. Flavors include semi-sweet cherries, a touch of yeast and golden grain malt, Finish is semi-sweet with a mild cherry and yeast aftertaste.
thickfreakness (125), Austin, Texas, USA
Nov 2, 2008 Pours dark hazy red with a short lived pink head. Aromas of horseblanket, cobwebs, cherries, and general funkiness. Flavor of extremely smooth funkiness, slight tart but not too sour, some cinnamon and a wonderful buttery cherry flavor. Smooth mouthfeel with low carbonation. Probably the best lambic I’ve personally had to date.
jehoey (732), Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 31, 2008 2005 vintage: poured deep red with maroon around the fringes and a nice pink head. aroma was lots of cherry with oak and citrus, and a slight vinegar note. flavor was much of the same lots of citrus and oak with the cherries. nice sourness with tannins supplying a well rounded character. nicely carbonated with plenty of tannins to provide structure, rather full feeling in the mouth. excellent.
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