==About==
Amateur lambic historian with a background in art, library cataloging, and graphic design. Lambic beers have been a passion of mine for many years.
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Lindemans Framboise in the late 901990's was probably my first encounter with lambic, but far more memorable was a draft [[Cantillon_Fou%27_Foune|Cantillon Fou' Foune]] at the [http://www.maproom.com Map Room] in Chicago in the mid 002000's. A few heads turned at the bar, anticipating a "sour face", though i'm sure it looked more like I was blessed by a faith healer... that That was my revelatory moment.
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More recentlyA few years ago, after reading [[Books#Wild_Brews:_Culture_and_Craftsmanship_in_the_Belgian_Tradition|Wild Brews]], [[Books#LambicLand:_A_Journey_Round_the_Most_Unusual_Beers_in_the_World|LambicLand]], and [[Books#Geuze_.26_Kriek:_The_Secret_of_Lambic_Beer|Geuze & Kriek]], I wanted to know more about the history of lambic producers. An ongoing research project followed, <br> and these books were the key inspiration for my ongoing research project on historical result is the [https://www.lambic producers that followed. <br>info/List_of_Closed_Lambic_Breweries_and_Blenders List of Closed Lambic Breweries and Blenders page.] Thanks to the authors for their tireless work and inspiration, and their books inspired me to delve deeper. Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this project along the way.
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To submit feedback, photos, corrections, or anything related to historical lambic producers, please feel free to email me at: [mailto:matt@lambic.info matt@lambic.info]