RateBeer

Girardin Oude Lambik

Percentile
95
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Girardin
Style: Lambic - Unblended

Sint Ulriks-Kapelle, Belgium

bottled
available

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1243.74/5.03.7/5.05%87.5Flute, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
The original brewed Lambic. Letting this beer age for 1, 2 or 3 years and mixing those for fresh Lambic makes a Gueuze. A Gueuze is also bottle conditioned which gives it carbonation. The Lambic however is complete flat without bubbles. Available only in draught form.

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 "Girardin Oude Lambik" and anything less than 6 months-old under "Girardin 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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 ricke (207), Malme, Sweden
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/515/20
Nov 19, 2009  
Served from a 10 liter bag-in-box. The box was filled at the brewery sometime during 15-16 August 2009. Sampling date: 2009-08-23. Slightly hazy brownish copper color and no head - just a few large bubbles that quickly disappear. Some musty aromas of apples and lots of grape-like fruit aromas. Hints of lemon. Surprisingly prominent notes of malts. Muted funkiness and a gentle note of vinegar. The taste is rather sweet at first and almost malty, but then develops a pleasant tartness. Fruity notes of apples, lemon and white grapes (grapefruit?). Gentle earthy funkiness. The finish is bone dry and tart, with notes of grass and mild spices. Moderate body, smooth texture and a very very dry finish. Impressive and different. Absolutely no carbonation. This was very interesting to try. It’s surprisingly sweet and gentle, perhaps to mild to be truly amazing. It lacks some character, but it was tasty and rather refreshing. Serving type: cask (bag-in box) (Copy of old Beer Advocate review)


 kramer (2465), Sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/513/20
Oct 22, 2009  
Handbottle, via puzzl @ BCTC 09. Pours a slightly murky dark gold to amber body with minimal to no head. The nose on this is just full on funk with lots of cellar cobwebs, some cheesy notes, a moderate acidity and some yeast. The flavor was equally funky and weird. Wet hay, dustiness, some moderate acidity up front that fades to a touch of a lingering dusty sugar note. Some Grannie Smith apple throughout. Mouthfeel was flat and light to medium bodied, there’s still some lingering sugars in here that keep it from being as light and refreshing as a traditional Gueuze. Big thanks again to puzzle for this one, it was certainly worth trying!


 BelgiskOlklub (403), Viby J, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 21, 2009  
Clear body, looks like apple juice with a orange golden body. Yeasty aromas of earth, basement and leaves. Also aromas of apple, honey, wine, cask wood. Light body, thin texture flat/none carbonation and a long bitter finish. The flavor is light sweet, light acid and heavy bitter.


 plovmand (1603), Helsinge, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 30, 2009  
Clear amber with no head. Quite fruity aroma with a light acidic touch. Flavour is grapes, citrus, acid and fruit. Bit sweet finish. Very low carbonation.


 Skinnyviking (4141), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 25, 2009    Updated: Sep 29, 2009
Bag-in-box. No head. Clear amber body. Mild apple honey aroma with a somewhat weak acidic note. Apple vinegar earth grapefruiyt mild flavor. Low carbonation. Long bitter aftertaste. Unfortunately I guess I had it on bottle too long. Must definately rerate it when I get the chance.


 marchcow (664), Coralville, Iowa, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/514/20
Sep 24, 2009  
From the cask at Bier Circus in Brussels. Not carbonated, sour ciderish aromas and flavors with some citrus. Very nice, drinkable, and refreshing. This one was listed as an Oude Lambik on the menu.


 faroeviking (6025), Republica Vikingo de las, Faroe Islands
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 19, 2009  
Handbottled from Ølbutikken, thanks Skinnyviking! Clear golden orange. Tart apple bit woody aroma, milder than I would have thought. Tart earthy bit cellar like fruity flavour. Dry tart finish.


 Pinball (2782), Allerød, Denmark
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/57/104/516/20
Sep 18, 2009  
from ølbutikken. golden, head is mostly a few white bubbles. aroma is sourish with a little stable, wood. apple. flavor is sourish, a little grassy, well blended, delicate. bitterness that might be from hops. palate is very nicely soft and a little oily.



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC