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Cantillon Iris
Cantillon Iris is a singular expression of a Lambic, deviating from tradition by utilizing 100% Pale Ale malt and a unique hopping regimen. The absence of wheat and the use of kiln-dried malt yield a deep amber hue and a sturdier, bready foundation. Spontaneous fermentation imparts a profound Brussels funk—notes of wet hay and horse blanket—complemented by a vinous, cider-like complexity. The interplay of 50% fresh and 50% dried hops, followed by a cold-hopping finish, introduces a firm bitterness and a bright, resinous aromatic edge that cuts through the superb lactic acidity. It finishes bone-dry with a lingering, earthy, and herbal punch.
Appearance. Deep copper to amber (8-12 SRM) due to the Pale Ale malt. Generally clear to slightly hazy. Minimal off-white head with low retention and sparse lacing, typical of high-acidity spontaneous fermentations.
Aroma. High intensity with dominant Brettanomyces funk: leathery, horsey, and earthy hay. Distinctive hop presence from the cold hopping provides herbal, peppery, and slightly resinous notes. A subtle bready malt backbone is present, alongside pronounced lactic tartness with vinous, green apple, and citrus peel esters.
Taste. Assertive lactic sourness balanced by a firm, persistent hop bitterness unusual for the style. Initial flavors of tart white grape and lemon pith transition into a bready, toasted malt mid-palate. Complex fermentation character features barnyard funk and oak tannin. Bone-dry finish with a lingering herbal hop aftertaste and sharp, clean acidity.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with low to moderate carbonation. Notable puckering acidity provides a crisp, refreshing quality. Very slight astringency from hop tannins and oak contact. Negligible alcohol warmth.
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Cantillon excluded from mixed six discount. Iris is a completely original beer that breaks the rules ... and features a hopping regime of 50% fresh hops and 50% aged hops. After two years in the barrel, it undergoes a second "cold hopping" with fresh hops before bottling. The result is an ...
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Cantillon excluded from mixed six discount. Iris is a completely original beer that breaks the rules of traditional Lambic brewing. Unlike its siblings, it is brewed entirely with pale malt (no wheat) and features a hopping regime of 50% fresh hops and 50% aged hops. After two years in the barrel, it undergoes a second "cold hopping" with fresh hops before bottling. The result is an amber-coloured beer that retains the typical sour, vinous flavour of spontaneous fermentation but adds a distinct bitterness and complex, slightly caramelized character. Style: Spontaneous Ale (Unblended) Brewery: Brasserie Cantillon Region: Brussels, Belgium ABV: 6.5% Vol: 750ml Vegan: Yes
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The Iris beer is a spontaneous fermentation beer made with pure malt. It matures for two years in oa ...ve the beer a bitter flavour. This characteristic, combined with the absence of wheat, constitute the main difference be ...
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The Iris beer is a spontaneous fermentation beer made with pure malt. It matures for two years in oak-wood casks and undergoes a natural second fermentation in the bottle afterwards. The fresh hops give the beer a bitter flavour. This characteristic, combined with the absence of wheat, constitute the main difference be
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