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At Lambic.info, we have put every effort into finding the most reliable information available to us. Included in that search and used throughout this website are the following books. We have listed, where available, the ISBN numbers and the available languages in hopes that more people will be able to seek these texts out, read them, and provide new insight into lambic. Lambic.info encourages everyone to read these books, when possible, and would like to thank the authors and publishers for making such good information available.
Classic Beer Styles: Lambic
Author: Jean-Xavier Guinard
Date of Publication: 1990
Languages Available: English
ISBN: 978-0937381229
Description
Guinard's Classic Beer Styles: Lambic is one of the quintessential texts on lambic. It is a must-read for anyone who is able to find a copy. The book discusses the history of lambic beers from a cultural perspective, including the origins of many of the lambic terms we use daily. Guinard then discusses the sensory profile of lambic beers, followed by an analysis of the physical and chemical composition of lambics. A large section of the book is dedicated to the brewing, fermentation, and cellaring process. Finally, Guinard briefly discusses storage and serving conditions for lambic. This book is well cited in its research and is used by other authors as a primary source.
Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer
Author: Jef Van den Steen
Date of Publication: 2012
Languages Available: Dutch (original), English (translated), French (translated)
ISBN: 978-9020998764
Description
Van den Steen's Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer is a primary source for much of the historical background on breweries presented on [Lambic.info Lambic.info]. The research done for this book covers much of the early histories of all of the active brewers and blenders, as well as some of the closed brewers and blenders. Van den Steen also talks about the history of lambic in general cultural terms as well as the history of the language surrounding lambic. Additionally, Van den Steen discusses some of the legal protections in place for lambic beers, the geography of lambic, and the brewing process.
Geuze en Humanisme
Author: Hubert van Herreweghen
Date of Publication: 1955 (original), 2010 (reprint)
Languages Available: Dutch
ISBN: 978-90-77757-19-2
Description
Gueuze, Faro et Kriek
Author: Raymond Buren
Date of Publication: 1992
Languages Available: French
ISBN: 2-87176-013-6
Description
La Gueuze gourmande
Author: Nicole Darchambeau
Date of Publication: 1995, 2006 (E-book)
Languages Available: French
ISBN: 978-2-9600836-2-0
Publisher's Page: Editions les Capucines
Description
Who knew Jean Pierre wrote so much great info about Cantillon?
LambicLand: A Journey Round the Most Unusual Beers in the World
Author: Tim Webb, Chris Pollard, Siobhan McGinn
Date of Publication: 2010
Languages Available: English
ISBN: 978-0954778972
Description
Why's it sell for so much?
Le temps des cerises chez Cantillon
Author: Nicole Darchambeau
Date of Publication: 2005 (2nd Edition)
Languages Available: French
ISBN: 978-2-9600836-3-7
Publisher's Page: Editions les Capucines
Description
Cooking with Cantillon; it's not just for drinking any more.
Les Memoirs de Jef Lambic
Author: Jef Lambic
Date of Publication: No date, circa 1955
Languages Available: French
ISBN: None
Description
I hated reading this book.
Wild Brews: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition
Author: Jeff Sparrow
Date of Publication: 2005
Languages Available: English
ISBN: 978-0937381861
Description
Cooking with Cantillon; it's not just for drinking any more.