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3 Fonteinen Oude Lambik


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94
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A Lambic - Unblended brewed by
3 Fonteinen

Beersel, Belgium

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713.75/5.03.72/5.05%76 Flute, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Unblended lambic available on draught at the 3 Fonteinen brewpub.

Please note the age of the sample you are reviewing when entering your rating. While many factors determine whether you have had "Jonge" or "Oude" Lambik, a general rule of thumb is to enter 1 year-old or older lambik under "3 Fonteinen Oude Lambik" and anything less than 6 months-old under "3 Fonteinen Jonge Lambik".

For those between 6 and 12 months of age, you should take in to consideration the character of the lambik. Samples presenting themselves as hazy/cloudy, with some head-formation and residual sugar should be entered as "Jonge Lambik", while those that are drier, higher in clarity and with little/no head formation should be entered as "Oude Lambik". If in doubt, message JorisPPattyn.

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 Svesse (1700), Hässelby, Sweden
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20

Apr 27, 2006  
(Cask at Akkurat, Stockholm. Labeled Jonge Lambiek 6%) Colour is orange-yellow, hazy, foamy head. Nose is acidic, somewhat harsh, with dusty hints of straw. Taste is acidic and harsh remindning of (very) dry white wine. More than medium body. Definitely bitter finish (whether it’s due to hops or just harshness, I couldn’t say). A bit immature and unbalanced, but nicely on its way to greatness.

 JoeinUccle (667), Brussels, Belgium
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 7, 2008  
Following multiple samples over two years at 3 Fonteinen restaurant and most recently at Spinnekopke. Dark orange-copper color. Smells like a bunch of musty lemons crammed into some old gym socks. Somehow I’ve grown to love that, although I certainly didn’t the first time. Now the lemon comes out more in the aroma, adding refreshment while the funk adds character. Soft carbonation from acidity. Sour and lightly bitter. Bright, lively and intense.


 lassem (109), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/104/515/20
Jul 31, 2008  
Bottle 35 cl - stamped 17/02 2006. This bottle was almost impossible to open - probably because of no carbonation. Pours a hazy deep golden yellow that is quite similar (without other comparences) morning urine. No head. The nose is fresh and clear with notes of green grapes, peach among other fruits. The palate is also fresh but a little waterish with an oily and sparkling finishing feeling. The flavour is sour, but mild and round and i taste peaches, pomelos, butter,and grains. Easy to dring


 fonefan (4439), Ulfborg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Cask gravity @ 17th Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation 2008.
Medium orange color with a virtually none appearance, virtually none lancing head. Aroma is midle, some apple and caramel notes, barnyard, Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and light moderate acidic with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is watery, carbonation is flat. (240508)


 lilannie (381), State College, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Jun 29, 2008  
Aroma: funky soft cheese, some pears, some minerals, earthiness, flowers, light fruit
Appearance: golden yellow-broan
Flavor: funky cheese with some fresh peach and apricot juices along with various other summer fruits-->yellow plums and some bosc pears--fruit pulpiness, light hoppiness and some yeast character
Palate: smooth, very light but very filling--light cheese and fruit


 KimJohansen (3260), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 16, 2008  
Draught @ Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation 2008. Clear golden with no head. Mild sour aroma with barnyard and woody notes. Mild sour flavor with grapefruit and woody notes.




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