 MikeF (528), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Oct 7, 2007 Tried on tap a while back.
An O.K. rasp lambic. Somewhat thin in flavor. Also there seemed to be a disconnect between the malt and fruit. They taste distinct from one another in this brew seeming to somehow compete, not collaborate.
kujo9 (1077), North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA
Dec 18, 2003 Dark ruby amber w/a lasting just off white head. Raspberry and wet horses, and also a little catty! Perfect! There is also a noticeable sourness in the nose when chilled, but fades to a slight malty aroma as it warms. Raspberry, lightly tart and lactic, but not overly sour; malt and hop balance the tartness and co exist very well together, and has a horsey flavor as well as in the aroma from the bacterial yeast used. Lighter bodied and highly carbonated with an acidic bite on the tongue, but smooth otherwise. I don't generally like lambics, however, as lambics go, this is a very good representation of the style. In my experience they are a little more sour, but this is a great version from one of our local micros.
Rockinout (945), Kent, Ohio, USA
Dec 17, 2003 draft, Belgian fest, Buckeye Brewing 12-13-03. Raspberry stays for a short second, then gets somewhat tart, no sourness. On the watery side. Alcfron and I sampled this at the same time and of course we discussed it. I give Garin credit for attempting such a project.
Drew (2406), Kent, Ohio, USA
Dec 14, 2003 Deep red body, mostly clear. Raspberry up front - just for a second, then it's all about the tartness. Finished very dry, lots of tannins (grape peel), with a lingering "wildness" at the back of my throat. The only two shortcomings of this were it was thin and missing the sourness of better lambics. Garin's apparently got a lot of this - it'll be interesting to see how it develops with more aging.
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