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Fig. 5 The authors tasting lambics van ‘t vat with blenders at the Weekend der Spontane Gisting Photo: Christopher McGreger
12 December 2018

Bacteria, Brueghel, Barrels, Blending and Brett (Part 5)

Puckering Pellicles | Words like complex, mysterious, ancient, wild and artisanal are used to evoke the enigmatic nature of lambic. Few, if any, beers instill such awe and reverence in enthusiasts and connoisseurs – one reason that lambic and its production process are safeguarded by the European Union under a quality scheme designed to protect traditional foods.

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