Don Quijote
Brasserie Cantillon in Anderlecht, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium 🇧🇪
Lambic Style - Fruit Regular Out of Production|
Score
8.19
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The grapes used in Don Quijote are called Uva Fragola – literally “strawberry-grape” – and were given the name due to their strong strawberry-like aromatic characteristics. A North American import to Europe and known in English as Isabelle grapes, Uva Fragola falls under the Vitis labrusca species of grape rather than the traditional wine grape family of Vitis vinifera, and Italian and European law forbids the official marketing or sale of wine using it
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djd07 (28898) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 6 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
20K rating. 750 bottle thanks to JMFP. Pours a cloudy orange pink with medium white head that lasts. The aroma is strong funk, oak, grape skin. Medium body, welchs grape juice, nice funk, light oak, was a treat to finally tick this. As Charlie says in Always Sunny after beating Boggs, “what do now?”
Clarkvv (16327) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 9 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle shared by Brad, (thank you!) on 10/8/16.
High clarity leaving behind the sediment and revealing a sunset-hued golden body with a surprisingly large, white head showing strong retention for the style.
The nose is quite grape-forward, showing what definitely smells very Concord-esque. Many say Welch’s grape jelly, and while I don’t think it’s that uncouth, there’s no denying the similarities. There’s definitely some light powdered sugar evident but the sourness/acidity is quite nicely controlled and it smells soft, mild, even, etc....No alcohol or flaws and not exactly a study in funk, but certainly some mineral, very light horseblanket and light grapeseed suggestions.
Flavor is surprisingly acidic with lots of grapeseed and grapeskin character. These types of grapes are very tannic and it shows here. It’s pretty nicely integrated with the lambic, though it’s still quite prominent. Tart acidity and a very tight, engaging carbonation keep it zesty, bright and refreshing, with soft, malt and wheat backing it. Dry, of course with interesting flavors arising from the combination of grape and lambic, as per usual. Still, I wouldn’t call this terribly funky, certainly not by Cantillon standards. Is that why it’s liked by so many?? That’s definitely not why I like Cantillon....
ineedbeer (4093) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 9 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9.5
Poured from a 750 ml bottle. Aroma is beautiful with great, sweet grape notes. Some leathery funk notes with a light herbal character. Light oak and lemon notes. Pours a slightly hazy, light red with some orange and brownish hues. Small, thick, white head with decent retention as it lingers on the edges. No lacing and small legs. Flavor is fairly acidic with some medium light lemon notes. Moderate grape flavor with a bit of sweetness. Some medium light oak notes. Light leather, herbal and barnyard funk. Some lingering tart grape and oak notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth. Overall, an amazing beer with great grape notes. Sweet and tart with nice oak and leathery, barnyard funk notes.
nimbleprop (16618) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 13 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9
750ml bottle pours a hazy amber with a creamy, white head. Nose is sweet, berries, earthy, wet fertilized soil, red grapes, funk, band aid, a little rotting vegetable, strawberry patch. Flavor is more straight forward, grassy, hay, funky like the Blauw we had earlier but with white grapes, strawberry, berry sweetness, a little horsey, some bandaid. Not as acetic as other Cantillons. Perfect level of carbonation, soft, medium bodied, lightly tart. Super smooth. Very drinkable.
Anders37 (30391) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottle. Tasted blind @ yespr. Pours a slightly hazy pale reddish orange color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity funky barnyard aroma with berry hints. Fruity sour funky tart berry barnyard flavor. Has a fruity sour tart funky finish.
Fata2683 (2200) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
enjoyed during 2011 RBWG pours hazy dirty blond with a medium off white head. Aroma is dirty daipers, very pungent and dank. Flavor is ruhbarb and lemon with earthy tartness that is damned nice. Finishes with a mix of grapes and barnyard funk.
fonefan (84235) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9
Bottle 75cl. @ yespr blindtasting. [ Bottle #5. ]Hazy medium red orange color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white pink notes head. Aroma is moderate sour beries, barnyard, sour, grapes. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate acidic - tart with a long duration, grapes, berries, dry dry. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. This is beer ;O) lovely .. Thx. Jesper [20110219] 8-3-9-4-18 Bottle 750ml.[ Courtesy of Dedollewaitor ]. Clear medium red orange color with a small to average, frothy, good lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to light heavy sour berry, grape, barnyard, perfume, berries, light sewer. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate acidic - tart with a long duration, grapes, berry tart, dry, sulfur notes. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. This beer is again lovely .. Thx. Mads [20110325] 8-4-8-4-17
Dedollewaitor (22075) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
To celebrate my 6800th Rating. Trade with Kappldav123. Thanks. Pours pinkish amber with a white head on top. Nose is heavy - manuer, funk, grapes, barnyard and mould. Salty and tart flavor with notes of sulphur and grapes. Refreshing!
Ungstrup (52101) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Bottled. An unclear red beer with a thin white head. The aroma has notes of cherries, straw, and vinegar. The flavor is acidic with notes of vinegar and cherries, leading to a tart finish. The acidity draws out the mouthwater.
Sledutah (12196) reviewed Don Quijote from Brasserie Cantillon 14 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 10 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
Bottle shared by Boltz7555 at RBWG 2011, thanks
Appearance: Pours grapefruit color with a medium sized white head and some light lacing left in the glass
Aroma: Tart grapes and other fruits, some light spiciness
Taste: Tart to sour grapes and other ripe fruits, slightly woody
Great and very drinkable, glad to have had the chance to have tried this.