Bikes Beer n' More

Naalden Amber w/ pine tops

Brouwerij Zeglis, Alkmaar, NL

Nevel wild ales
Utretcht. Get them while you still can.

Orval on the Utrecht Oudegracht.

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Nouveau Riche wheat beer with rosemary by Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar ( brouweji name after Charles V preference for the daughter of the ear of corn over the blood of the grape.)

The rosemary complements the hops adding herbal and savory notes reminiscent of a gruit.

Bacchus Vlaams Oud Bruin

Oud Bruin Bier

Our Beersel Oude Geuze Vintage Tasting

Neighborhood vibes, easily listen rythem and blues, lambiek the Belgium way From barrel to box to glass. “ A passion that got out of hand“ - Bart de Devillé Lambiek Brewer.

Cantillon public brewing day.

Blind Tasting and Blending Brouwerij Boon Gueze Mono Blends Discovery Box.
Subtle differences in appearance and taste between the"mono blend". They all had that funky earthy smell that I was expecting though poured a darker semi-cloudy amber color. Head retention was minimal with slight carbonation. VAT108 had a slightly bit more carbonation than the other.

Upon checking my tasting notes with online notes they aligned with a majority of others, especially for VAT 108 and VAT110. I jumped to conclusions on "C" as VATt 92 despite indicating on my notes that "B" seems to be VAT 92. I think the Lambics had something to do with that.

Blending VAT108 ("A") with the other reduced the Volatile Acidity of VAT 108, though I enjoyed VAT 108 acidity without additional blending. VAT 92 ("B") and VAT 91 ("C") blended together nicely the smokey grapefruit wheat biscuit flavors of VAT 92 ("B") with the Oaky grassy mouthful of VAT 91's. VAT110 added a dried dark fruit feel to the other mono-blends.

I would drink any of these blends on their own or blended, with other Guezes again. It was a very educational day and I look forward to carnitas tacos in a few hours.

Color of Deception - Mixed Fermentation Saison -
The Hold by Revelry Brewing

Traditional Saison fermented on Balaton and Montmorency cherry pts and stems then bottle-condition with house brett blend. - Redish hue, slight hint of cherry, and a dry sour finish.