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Cantillon IRIS 2007 Vintage 750ml
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07-26-2014 @ 10:37 pm
Description
1 unopened 750ml bottle of Cantillon Iris - 2007 label.
It is a completely original beer which, contrary to the other products of the Brewery, is not brewed with 35% of wheat. The
Iris, which is only made with malt of the pale ale type (giving a more amber colour to the beer) conserves the typical flavour
of the spontaneous fermentation, the complex aromas and the vinous taste.
The hopping is different too. Lambic is made with 100% dried hops, for the Iris we use 50% of dried hops and 50% of fresh
hops. The latter cause a superb acidity, the former, due to their tannins, enable to conserve the beer while preserving all
its qualities.
After two years in the barrel, the Iris undergoes a second fresh hopping two weeks before the bottling. A linen bag, filled
with hops, is soaked in the beer for two weeks. This technique, called "cold hopping", gives the beer a more intense savour
and makes the smell and the taste more bitter.
Iris is brewed only once every season and all the beers come from the same brewing. This is why the beer is dated. The second
fermentation is obtained by adding liquor.
Although it is a spontaneous fermentation beer, the Iris is very different from the Lambic. The amber colour and the bitter
and slightly caramelized taste make it a complex beer.
This bottle is in great condition and has been properly stored at cellar conditions since purchased by me. I have been
cellaring beer for over 20 years and am a long time ebay seller (user name: jrockford) - please check my feedback for
customer reviews of my packaging and service.
Shipping is via FedEx ground and is limited to lower 48 United States only - Sorry, no International or APO shipping. I will
always combine purchases to save you on shipping.
Release Year
2007
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978
Price
$75.00 + shipping
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