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== Description == | == Description == | ||
[[Cantillon]] Génépi is a lambic macerated on génépi flowers. It was brew X13 ( | [[Cantillon]] Génépi is a lambic macerated on génépi flowers. It was brew X13 (17 December 17, 2020), steeped on August 9, 2022 and bottled one week later, on August 16, 2022. According to Jean Van Roy, only about 60 bottles were filled. The bottle has only been available to taste at the brewery very occasionally. | ||
== History / Other Notes == | == History / Other Notes == | ||
Génépi flowers are primarily found in the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees in France. The small petals impart a distinct herbal and slightly bitter flavor. Eric Rulland, a friend of the brewery, hand-picked a small amount and brought them to the brewery, where they were immediately put on lambic for maceration. | Génépi flowers are primarily found in the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees in France. The small petals impart a distinct herbal and slightly bitter flavor. Eric Rulland, a friend of the brewery, hand-picked a small amount and brought them to the brewery, where they were immediately put on lambic for maceration. | ||
Revision as of 18:19, 25 June 2025
Description
Cantillon Génépi is a lambic macerated on génépi flowers. It was brew X13 (17 December 17, 2020), steeped on August 9, 2022 and bottled one week later, on August 16, 2022. According to Jean Van Roy, only about 60 bottles were filled. The bottle has only been available to taste at the brewery very occasionally.
History / Other Notes
Génépi flowers are primarily found in the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees in France. The small petals impart a distinct herbal and slightly bitter flavor. Eric Rulland, a friend of the brewery, hand-picked a small amount and brought them to the brewery, where they were immediately put on lambic for maceration.