Bofkont Barbera 2023 (Blue Label) 11.3%

Barbera 2023 (Blue Label) 11.3%

 

Bofkont in Kontich, Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪

  Lambic Style - Fruit Regular
Score
7.43
ABV: 11.2% IBU: - Ticks: 10
Much stronger version than the previous versions (6%), this one clocks in at 11.2%.

Blend of 1,2,3 years old lambic with Barbera grapes from Piëmonte in Italy. The blend is a collaboration with our friends from La Carlina Winery near Alba. This blend had no second fermentation in the bottle.
 

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8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
30/I/26 - 75cl bottle, shared @ Bofkont Lucky Ass Tasting (Gent), bottled: 18/XII/24, BB: +10Y, Lot: 2024BARBL (2026-79)

Clear deep ruby red beer, no head. Aroma: nice, red fruits, cherries, lots of dark cherries, very intense, a bit woody. MF: no carbon, medium body. Taste: nice, fruity, dry, lots of grapes, slightly metallic, very pleasant, lots of cherries again, some raspberries, a hint of tannins, good stuff! Aftertaste: a bit meaty, fruity, good acidity, bitter touch, tannins, cherries, slightly sweet, earthy, tobacco, nice!
Tried from Bottle on 30 Jan 2026 at 19:00

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 6 Overall 8
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

Clear dark burgundy red, no head. Aroma of fresh red grape, blackcurrant, brambleberry, leather, cherry. Taste has sour blackcurrant, red grape, some vanilla in an almondy, jam-like malt body. Tart finish of pure grape skins and red wine. Medium body, slick texture, flat carbonation. As vinous as a Lambic can get, I presume. Excellent.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 14:48

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Tried from Bottle on 15 Jan 2026 at 15:34