Cantillon Lambic Vin Jaune: Difference between revisions
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1) '''<u>Finishing lambic in the barrel</u>''' - Lambic that was previously in oak barrels at Cantillon for approximately two and a half years was finished in a Vin Jaune barrel for a little over four months. This experiment was deemed a success, and bottles were served at: | 1) '''<u>Finishing lambic in the barrel</u>''' - Lambic that was previously in oak barrels at Cantillon for approximately two and a half years was finished in a Vin Jaune barrel for a little over four months. This experiment was deemed a success, and bottles were served at: | ||
* A 2014 charity fundraiser in California (labeled as Lambic / Jaune) | * A 2014 charity fundraiser in California (labeled as Lambic / Jaune) | ||
* A restaurant in Lille, France (labeled as Symbiose) for | * A restaurant in Lille, France (labeled as Symbiose) for on-site consumption | ||
* Auctioned for a 2016 charity event in Portland, Oregon ([http://www.brewsfornewavenues.org/ Brews for New Avenues]) | * Auctioned for a 2016 charity event in Portland, Oregon ([http://www.brewsfornewavenues.org/ Brews for New Avenues]) | ||
2) '''<u>Wort in barrel</u>''' - Wort was placed directly into an uncleaned barrel for a maturation period of approximately two years. This experimental batch was bottled but never released, as the test was not deemed successful. The beer was white and viscous. Some bottles were used at a private beer dinner for cooking purposes. | 2) '''<u>Wort in barrel</u>''' - Wort was placed directly into an uncleaned barrel for a maturation period of approximately two years. This experimental batch was bottled but never released, as the test was not deemed successful. The beer was white and viscous. Some bottles were used at a private beer dinner for cooking purposes. | ||