Cantillon Saint Lamvinus

We've had quite a hiatus but we figured that now's a good time to make our return: we're on vacation in Copenhagen. After an excellent trip to the famed Ølbutikken this afternoon, we have in our glass a fine lambic from Cantillon that's apparently unavailable in the States: St. Lamvinus.

Jay: A dusty fruit smell welcomes and invites: I can tell this is going to be memorable. After the first sip, it's clear that this is about as close as you can get to wine-beer. A pure sour red-grape flavor persists from start to finish, gently electrifying the roof of my mouth as I swallow. There's no vinegar-y aftertaste; just the smooth, pleasant sourness that's characteristic of Cantillon's beers. I'm reminded of mild pinot noir, but I think I'd take this over almost all red wines. Excellent. 8.5/10

Claudia: Like wine, honeysuckle, and orange peel. A journey through a long morning. Reminds me of cherry Dum-dums. Cloudy and opaque; this beer would go well with brie. I like it. 8/10