Cantillon Rosé De Gambrinus

750ml capped and corked green bottle from The Lighthouse in Manchester. Pours a murky bright red body with a short-lived inch of off-white head. Smells acidic, fruity (raspberries), and just slightly nutty. Tastes like very sour raspberry with the slightest hint of sweetness toward the finish. Vegetal and tea-like at times in the aftertaste. Light to medium in body with light carbonation. Brilliantly sour and complex, just as I expected from Cantillon. A very solid lambic, but only an occasional treat considering the price.

Bottled in 2004 (drank 6/2008). Poured a clear effervescent light copper with a hint of pink and small white head. The sour aroma is of cheese, dirty animals, and mild raspberry. The flavor is very sour and fairly acidic. Burns the back of the throat. Less raspberry in the flavor. The acidity wouldn’t be so bad if it had some backing of flavor to it. I love funky aroma but this was not so nice.

Appearance: Cap&Cork. Orangy pink, cloudy. Absolutely no head. Aroma: A bit like cider. Vinegary. Taste: Hint of raspberry, vinegary. Pretty sour. Like it is bad. Info: 750ml bottle, 10/3-2006, 88/300, 52/500

Basically I don’t like Lambic beers...

Bottle. Sweet and funky nose, strawberries and raspberries. Bright red with the fastest dissipating head I’ve ever seen. Opens with hard funk and a light hint of fruit three quarters of the way in that quickly fades. Very smooth palate, highlights the sourness without letting it become overbearing.

Bottled at home. Very tart with a minimal short lived head. Very dry with sweetness in finish. Far better than champagne!