Cantillon Reviews

CanCrusher	4.2 Cantillon Gueuze (Classic/Organic/Bio) Bottle 0,375L. Courtesy of Kita. This bottle is from 2021 with 5,5% abv. Clear golden color with small white head that settles down in a minute. Aroma of citruses, funky yeasts and slightly vinous. Taste is very sour and citrusy with medium tartness at the end of the sip. Light to medium body, soft carbonation and tart/dry finish. Sunday, April 28, 2024
MrTipple	3.8 Cantillon Drogone Lambic 31Aug2023 Subtle funk, peppery, citrus fruits, lemon and lime, redcurrant. Clear, dark reddish, small, frothy, reddish head. Light sour. Sour citrus fruits, lemon and lime, redcurrant, cherries, funky oak, very subtle, soft carb, full bod. Very nice, subtle. Bottle at Craft Beer Junction, London. Sunday, April 28, 2024
Glorius	3.5 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Sunday, April 28, 2024
colui72	4.4 Cantillon Saint Lamvinus (2021) Lambic aged in oaken Bordeaux wine barrels with merlot grapes. Beer meets wine. On the nose, funky fermentation notes, red wine, fruity esters, leather and sweet suggestions. Pours a hazy, bright ruby red, effervescence that suggests a white bubbly head that fades quickly. Highly sour, but low acetic acidity, red wine, grapes, leather, wood, berry-like. Good balance. Medium body, lively carbonation, smooth and silky without any extreme astringency. The type of fruited Lambic I like, which doesn't punch to my stomach and remains smooth and gentle with the acetic acidity (reason that makes me avoid lambics most of the times). Sunday, April 28, 2024
Pmarkon65	3.8 Cantillon Gueuze (Classic/Organic/Bio) Bevuta alla spina a Bruxxelles accompagnata da selezione formaggi. Ottima.Per gli amanti del genere. Saturday, April 27, 2024
Alengrin	3.7 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Cantillon goes maritime with this year’s Zwanze, a blend of one- and two-year-old lambics flavoured with sea lettuce, a very common species of green algae along Europe’s sea shores – and one that has locally been used as a source of food by people for a long time as well. From tap at Brugs Beertje, happy Zwanze! Very thin and open, off-white ring of bubbles, quickly dissolving over a hazy peach-golden blonde robe. Unexpectedly bizarre and indeed maritime, briny aroma: the water from a jar of pickled gherkins, a whiff of ‘pekelharing’, ‘moules parquées’ (or raw oysters as some pointed out), kombucha, preserved lemons, green gooseberries, grey tea, wakame, fresh dill, pickled peaches, wet wood. Quite mildly tart onset, gooseberry and lime with a dash of sweeter apricot but also pickled lemons and then that very obvious seaweed-induced salinity, like in a Gose of sorts but in a much more estery context; near to flat carb, rounded sourdoughy core under relatively mild tartness – I was expecting a bit more lemony ‘twang’ – and persistent salinity and seaweed umami, the second stronger than the first. Complex estery fruitiness keeps adding balance, but it sure takes a while to get used to that seaweed factor, which remains very pronounced throughout. One that sharply divides opinions, depending on how much you like seaweed I guess – I heard other tasters describing this utterly weird concoction as literally ‘undrinkable’, but I am inclined to join the other side and see it as a welcome distraction from the endless rows of fruit lambics we see these days (some of those being absolute masterpieces of course) by adding an ingredient very uncommon in beer (even if it has been used before in ales, think of William Brothers’ Kelpie back in the day); the result may be very challenging, but not necessarily unpleasant and I think I could get used to this, especially when accompanied by a plate of ‘moules-frites’ somewhere in Brussels. Belgian surrealism to a degree, but in a good way, at least to me. Friday, April 26, 2024
SinH4	3.6 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Tap. Hazy orange color with small white head. Aroma is distinctly iodine, seaweed, a bit tropical too. Taste is oysters, seaweed, iodine, a bit funky, not too dry, weird but interesting. Medium carbonation. One to taste, I probably wouldn't want more than a small glass of this. Friday, April 26, 2024
Nische	4.6 Cantillon Piacere Bottle shared by O, many thanks! Deep ruby with pinkish head. Loads of tart cherries, rounded red grapes, vinous oak, quite tannic. Some funk. Juicy, tannic, berry forward and grape-intense at the same time. Stellar! Thursday, April 25, 2024
scirtes	4 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Yellow, hazy beer. At the beginning, a distinct ocean smell, reminiscent of oysters. What was absolutely remarkable was the clear taste of tropical fruits as the beer warmed up. Initially, passionfruit, and as the beer grew warmer, hints of banana emerged. Not sour at all, but very funky; an intriguing beer. Tasted at Zwanze Day in Szynkarnia, Wroclaw, Poland. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
scirtes	4 Cantillon Saint Lamvinus Red beer with small head. Tart aromas, fruity. Rather sour, with distinct grape aftertaste. Nice one. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
scirtes	4.2 Cantillon Sang Bleu Deeply red with nice pink head. Fruity aromas, with deep, intense moderately sour taste. Very nice, interesting beer. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
BuckeyeBoy	4.2 Cantillon Sang Bleu On tap pours out purple color topped with a small fizzy head. Nose is nice sweet jammy berries funky barrel. Taste is more of the nice sweet acidic berries wow the complexity of the barrel is great. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
BuckeyeBoy	4.3 Cantillon Framboise Vanille On tap pours out red topped with a pink fizzy head. Nose is amazing sweet jammy berries some vanilla funky barrel notes. Taste is more of the nice sweet jammy but yet tart berries vanilla touch funky. This was great. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Blade86	4.1 Cantillon Framboise Vanille Deep pinkish red color, clear, minimal pink-white foam. In aroma at first strong vanilla then more raspberry notes, intense and pleasant but bit overwhelming at first. Medium bitterness, light+ sourness and sweetness, balanced. Light body, tartish thin feel, medium carbonation, quite long tart bitterish finish. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Blade86	4.1 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Golden, slightly hazy, minimal white foam. Intense iodine, salt, seafood(?) aroma with tropical fruits background. Medium- sourness and bitterness, slightly sweet. Light+ body, thin but tart feel, medium carbonation, long bittersour and slightly salty finish. Tasty, incredible aroma, truly original. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
stevoj	4.1 Cantillon Sang Bleu Pour at Zwanze Day 2024. Murky violet pour, light purple foam. Fruity, funky aroma, grapes, cherry, jam. Taste is sweet and tart, fruity, funky with a mildly dry finish. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
stevoj	4.2 Cantillon Framboise Vanille Pour at Zwanze Day 2024. Ruby pour, hazy, small bubbly head. Aroma is berries and vanilla and Cantillon funk. Taste is raspberry, tartness, vanilla. Sweet with a dry finish. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
RennyDoig	4.1 Cantillon Rosé De Gambrinus Flight at The Magnet. Pours clear ruby. Aroma is full of raspberry with some solid funk beneath. Flavour has a great balance between fruity sweetness and a dry tartness that keeps it very drinkable. Clear notes of raspberry and some funkiness. Super well done, great beer. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
jercraigs	3.8 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV 2024-04-20. Lightly hazy yellow body small off-white head. 3+ Aroma is really interesting, very light funk, a sort of fruity vegetation melange. Flavour is similar, light funk, light sour undertones, similar fruity not quite vegetation quality that is presumably largely the sea lettuce influence. Subtle overall it’s very pleasant but less assertive than I think I might prefer. That said a stronger sourness might overwhelm the more subtle character so it’s probably good the way it is. Not sure I really get iodine - or at least not in the scotch like way that I don’t like - it does come out more as it warms up. Average bodied palate, moderate carbonation. 7/3-4/7-8/3/16+ On draft, Zwanze day at Bar Volo, Toronto, ON. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
jercraigs	3.8 Cantillon Lambic Cantina Giardino 2024-04-20. Lightly hazy golden orange body, small off-white head. Aroma is surprisingly subtle up front. Fruity, notes of grape and hints at honey, very light funk. Flavour is fruity, lightly sour undercurrent throughout, grape and white wine notes have a complexity that I am struggling to articulate. Whispers of a greenery that is something vaguely like a mix of hops, fresh cut grass and grape leaves. 7++ Average bodied palate, good carbonation. Very interesting. 7/3/7-8/3/16-17 Bottle pour listed as Cantillon x Cantina Giardino Sophia at Zwanze Day at Bar Volo, Toronto, ON. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
jercraigs	3.7 Cantillon Racine 2024-04-20. Yellow body, small white head. 3+ Aroma is unique, sort of pungent and herbaceous, fruity, earthy whispers. Flavour is quite tart and sour up front, similar quality as the aroma that is an herbaceous grape fruit character. Herbaceous is probably the wrong word but it’s what I am coming up with. Average bodied palate, good carbonation. 3+ Quite different. 7/3/7-8/3/16 Bottle pour Zwanze Day at Bar Volo, Toronto, ON. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
jercraigs	3.8 Cantillon Framboise Vanille 2024-04-20. Lovely red body, quick head. 3+ Aroma of vanilla and fruit, muted berries. Flavour has similar vanilla fruit character up front, berry character is a bit more prominent, sweet tarts candy accents. Vanilla fades slightly as it goes bringing a better balance. Average bodied palate, soft to low carbonation. Tasty and well made but the vanilla is not really for me. 3-4/7-8/3/7-8/16+ On tap at Zwanze day at Bar Volo, Toronto, ON. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
jercraigs	3.8 Cantillon Vigneronne (2019 -) 2024-04-20. Crisp yellow body, quick / no head. Aroma is relatively subtle, light funk and pale malt. Subtle fruit. 7+ Flavour is moderately sour up front, notes of white wine and grape must. Light funk. 7+ Average bodied palate, light carbonation is a touch low for my preference. 7/3/8/3/17 2024 Vintage on tap at Zwanze day at Bar Volo, Toronto, ON. Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Inbreak	3.4 Cantillon Drogone Lambic 23.04.2024, 0,75l bottle (2022 vintage bottled 29.12.2022) @ home: Nice fizzy shortlasting head, slightly cloudy reddish orangy color. Aroma is slightly dry sour-ish floral, oak, fruit stones, gras, grape peel, minerals, bark, cellar, flowers, rubber, sour grapes, herbs, mild vinegar. Taste is slightly dry sour-ish floral, sorrel, flowers, herbs, oak, leafs, fruit stones, sour grapes, mild vinegar, rubber, bark. Medium bitterness, slightly dry sour-ish floral mouthfeel. Fair enough. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Inbreak	4.2 Cantillon Zwanze (2019) 28.09.2019, tap @ Nødingen during Zwanze: Nice creamy mediumlasting head, hazy light orangy color. Aroma is slightly dry sour-ish fruity, old rope, sorrel, oak, hay, bark, berry skin, grass, fruit stones, minerals, weeds, hints of sour apricots. Taste is slightly sweet sour-ish fruity, sorrel, fruit stones, oak, old rope, sour apricot, minerals, bark, mild vinegar, grass, hay, dried tropical fruits. Medium to longlasting bitterness, sweet sour-ish fruity mouthfeel. Can't say I feel the smoked thing. It's still very nice, but I want some good Schlenkerla like smoke in this... Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Inbreak	4.2 Cantillon Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 28.09.2019, tap @ Nødingen during Zwanze: Nice fizzy-creamy mediumlasting head, hazy light orangy color. Aroma is slightly dry sour-ish fruity, sorrel, oak, hay, minerals, fruit stones, old rope, bark, dusty hops, sour berries, grass, hints of sour apricots. Taste is dry sour-ish fruity, soda powder, sorrel, sour berries, old rope, oak, grass, mild vinegar, citrus, fresh hops, sour apricots. Medium bitterness, dry sour-ish fruity mouthfeel. Nice. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Inbreak	3.8 Cantillon Vigneronne (2019 -) 10.06.2023, 0,75l bottle (2019 vintage) @ home: Nice bubbly-creamy mediumlasting head, cloudy orangy color. Aroma is slightly dry sour-ish floral, leafs, flowers, old rope, hay, oak, minerals, yeast, grape peel, grass, bark, sour grapes. Taste is slightly dry sour-ish floral, sorrel, flowers, old rope, soda powder, oak, leafs, grape peel, citrus, grass, light malts, sour grapes. Medium bitterness, slightly dry sour-ish floral mouthfeel. Nice. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Inbreak	4.2 Cantillon Sang Bleu 13.04.2024, 0,75l bottle (2023 vintage) @ home: 11.05.2023, tap (2022 vintage) @ Stadin Panimo: Nice fizzy-creamy mediumlasting head, cloudy reddish color. Aroma is slightly dry fruity, dark berries, flowers, heather, berry skin, mild vinegar, herbs, oak, hints of spices. Taste is slightly dry sour-ish fruity, berry skin, mild vinegar, grass, flowers, oak, sour dark berries, leafs, sorrel, herbs, sour winegum. Medium bitterness, slightly dry sour-ish fruity mouthfeel. Nice. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
rayaron	4.2 Cantillon Sang Bleu Bottle sample at a tasting. Hazy red with pinkish head. The aroma has notes of funk, berries, wood, barnyard, red wine. The flavor is mild sour and bitter with notes of berries, wood, red wine. Dry, medium-bodied. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
rayaron	4.2 Cantillon Le Plaisir Hoppy Tel Aviv 2024. Bottle. Sour with notes of funk, vinegar, wood, white wine. Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Cheeseboard	2.4 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Zwanze Day pour at Moor Brewing Co, Bristol. Pours clear orange golden with white foam. Pungent aroma of the sea, seaweed, quite overpowering, also some lemon. Taste is slightly more palatable, lemony tartness, the briny vibes mellowed a bit as it warmed. Medium body with spritzy carbonation. It was odd, wasn't a fan. Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.5 Cantillon Nuit Bruxelloise Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.2 Cantillon Piacere Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.3 Cantillon Lambic Jaune (Draft) Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.5 Cantillon C.L.A.C Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.4 Cantillon Grenache Blanc Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.6 Cantillon Le Plaisir Monday, April 22, 2024
s3quin	4.4 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Monday, April 22, 2024
johnnnniee	3.8 Cantillon Vigneronne (2019 -) On tap at Armsby Abbey with Paul and Josh on Zwanze Day 4/20/2024. Pours a hazy orange color with a small bubbly ring of carbonation in the glass. Lemony tart with hints of tart cherry and earthy funk with a touch of grape skin. Smooth nice. Sunday, April 21, 2024
johnnnniee	3.8 Cantillon Cuvée Saint-Gilloise On tap at Armsby Abbey with Paul and Josh. Mostly hazy deep orange color with a thin quickly fleeting bubbly white head. Earthy funky with hints of lemony tart. Pretty solid floral earthy hop aroma. Pretty nice. Sunday, April 21, 2024
johnnnniee	3.9 Cantillon Framboise Vanille On tap at Armsby Abbey with Paul and Josh. Sold as Magic Lambic. Mostly clear purple color with a slightly pink tinted white head that persists. Mostly tart raspberry and earthy funk but there is a moderate vanilla note especially in the finish. Pretty nice. Sunday, April 21, 2024
johnnnniee	3.9 Cantillon Sang Bleu On tap at Armsby Abbey with Paul and Josh. Cloudy purple color with a bubbly pink tinted off white head that persists. Tart fruit earthy funk tart berry hints of lemon and faint tart cherry. Big lactic compared to the last beer. Very nice. Sunday, April 21, 2024
johnnnniee	3.8 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV On tap at Armsby Abbey with Paul and Josh. Lightly hazy golden orange color with a small ring on top. Earthy funk with a bit of saline in the aroma and flavor. Lightly brine like. Different, good, maybe a hint more lactic sour fruity notes could add some complexity. Liked it just the same. Sunday, April 21, 2024
djd07	4.4 Cantillon 50°N-4°E (2022) - Cognac, Rhum, Marsala 2022 bottle. Pours a clear gold with small white head that lasts. The aroma is strong funk, brandy, earthy malt, oak. Slick body, funk, strong cognac, wood, cocoa, dry, enjoyed this. Sunday, April 21, 2024
Stuu666	3.8 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Keg at the hanging bat. Pours hazy golden amber, nose is lemon zest, funk, floral, Parma violet, taste is barnyard funk, citrus zest, floral, something savoury, salty. Sunday, April 21, 2024
MrTipple	4 Cantillon Signorina 09Feb2023 Fruity red wine, oak, subtle red grape juice, red berries, citrus notes. Slightly hazy, dark reddish, small, frothy, off-white head. Light sour. Sour red berries, subtle red wine, red grapes, soft carb, full bod. Very nice, complex,well-balanced. Bottle. Sunday, April 21, 2024
MrTipple	4 Cantillon Scarabée 09Feb2023 Sweet grape, vinous,sweet oak, citrus fruits, subtle funk. Slightly hazy gold, tiny, frothy, white head. Light sour. Subtly sour citrus fruits, lemon, lime, vinous, white grape, sour, sweet oak, soft carb,full bod. Outstanding, very well-balanced, smooth. Bottle. Sunday, April 21, 2024
MrTipple	4.1 Cantillon Barbera 09Feb2023 Sweet, subtle red wine, sweet oak, subtle funk, citric notes. Clear reddish, small, frothy, reddish head. Light sour. Sour and sweet red grapes, vinous, light oak, sweet funk, citrus fruits, sweet lime, soft carb, full bod. Outstanding, subtle, complex. Bottle. Sunday, April 21, 2024
Stuu666	Cantillon Vigneronne (2019 -) Keg at the hanging bat. Pours clear golden amber, nose is funk, white grape, oak, taste is zesty, funk, juicy grape, white wine. Sunday, April 21, 2024
tiong	3.6 Cantillon Zwanze (2024) MMXXIV Salty, slightly funky and tart with some earthiness, musty yeastiness and hints of seaweed and soapy notes. Interesting, quite untypical Sunday, April 21, 2024