Difference between revisions of "Vat 79 Monoblend"
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| − | Vat 79 was released in April 2016. It consists of 90% Lambic of cask or foeder #79 brewed on 10/26-27/2011 and bottled on 10/24/2014. Foeder 79 was made in | + | Vat 79 was released in April 2016. It consists of 90% Lambic of cask or foeder #79 brewed on 10/26-27/2011 and bottled on 10/24/2014. Foeder 79 was made in 1883 and since 1986 has been used to hold 3-year old lambic from Boon. It is reportedly one of Frank Boon's favorite casks. As such, according the brewery, lambic from Foeder 79 is mostly used as a component for the [[Oude_Geuze_Mariage_Parfait|Oude Geuze Mariage Parfait]] bottlings. |
Vat 79 Monoblend is the first of the Monoblend series to be approved for sale in the U.S. | Vat 79 Monoblend is the first of the Monoblend series to be approved for sale in the U.S. | ||
Revision as of 08:09, 28 April 2016
Description
Boon Vat 79 Monoblend is a geuze blended from three year old lambic (at the time of bottling) from foeder #79 and young lambic. It was released in 37,5cl bottles and is labeled as 9% ABV.
History / Other Notes
Vat 79 was released in April 2016. It consists of 90% Lambic of cask or foeder #79 brewed on 10/26-27/2011 and bottled on 10/24/2014. Foeder 79 was made in 1883 and since 1986 has been used to hold 3-year old lambic from Boon. It is reportedly one of Frank Boon's favorite casks. As such, according the brewery, lambic from Foeder 79 is mostly used as a component for the Oude Geuze Mariage Parfait bottlings.
Vat 79 Monoblend is the first of the Monoblend series to be approved for sale in the U.S.
Label Log
Front label
U.S. label, rear. Bottling date incorrect, should read 10/24/2014
