Difference between revisions of "Cantillon Soleil De Minuit"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Cantillon Soleil De Minuit is a lambic with cloudberries | + | Cantillon Soleil De Minuit is a lambic with 300 grams per liter of cloudberries and bottled exclusively for [[Akkurat]]. For the first batch, fresh cloudberries were added directly to the oak barrel with two year old lambic poured on top. The process was repeated for the second batch using frozen cloudberries added to a single oak barrel. It is available in 37.5cl, 75cl, and 1.5L bottles. |
As of 2014, the barrel that previously held batch two of Soleil De Minuit now contains unblended lambic. | As of 2014, the barrel that previously held batch two of Soleil De Minuit now contains unblended lambic. | ||
== History / Other Notes == | == History / Other Notes == | ||
| − | Soliel de Minuit made its debut in 1999. It was released to Akkurat in three sizes, all of which came with a paper wrapping the bottle. Due to Sweden's alcohol control system, Systembolaget, the beer was not available to go. In 2013, after many rumors, Soleil de Minuit was made again and sent to Akkurat | + | Soliel de Minuit made its debut in 1999. It was released to Akkurat in three sizes, all of which came with a paper wrapping the bottle. Due to Sweden's alcohol control system, Systembolaget, the beer was not available to go. In 2013, after many rumors, Soleil de Minuit was made again and again sent to Akkurat. As of 2014, it was still available for purchase on premises. |
==Unsubstantiated Stories== | ==Unsubstantiated Stories== | ||
| − | Some | + | Some have reported that Systembolaget did sell a small quantity of the original 1999 batch through the Swedish alcohol stores. |
==Label== | ==Label== | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 17 January 2015
Description
Cantillon Soleil De Minuit is a lambic with 300 grams per liter of cloudberries and bottled exclusively for Akkurat. For the first batch, fresh cloudberries were added directly to the oak barrel with two year old lambic poured on top. The process was repeated for the second batch using frozen cloudberries added to a single oak barrel. It is available in 37.5cl, 75cl, and 1.5L bottles.
As of 2014, the barrel that previously held batch two of Soleil De Minuit now contains unblended lambic.
History / Other Notes
Soliel de Minuit made its debut in 1999. It was released to Akkurat in three sizes, all of which came with a paper wrapping the bottle. Due to Sweden's alcohol control system, Systembolaget, the beer was not available to go. In 2013, after many rumors, Soleil de Minuit was made again and again sent to Akkurat. As of 2014, it was still available for purchase on premises.
Unsubstantiated Stories
Some have reported that Systembolaget did sell a small quantity of the original 1999 batch through the Swedish alcohol stores.
Label
Bottle Log
| Bottle date
(mm/dd/yyyy) |
Cork Date | Bottle Size | Label / Notes | Image Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A (Batch 1) | 1999 | 375mL | A cloudberry lambic, brewed exclusively for Akkurat | N/A |
| N/A (Batch 1) | 1999 | 750mL | A cloudberry lambic, brewed exclusively for Akkurat | N/A |
| N/A (Batch 1) | 1999 | 1.5L | A cloudberry lambic, brewed exclusively for Akkurat | N/A |
| N/A (Batch 2) | 2013 | 750mL | A cloudberry lambic, brewed exclusively for Akkurat | N/A |
| N/A (Batch 2) | 2013 | 1.5L | A cloudberry lambic, brewed exclusively for Akkurat | N/A |
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