Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2017 Lambic Fruit Beer

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2017 pours a luminous, hazy golden-amber with faint peach-tinged highlights and a thin, evanescent white head that dissipates quickly — characteristic of a naturally conditioned fruit lambic. On the nose, this 2017 vintage opens with intoxicating waves of ripe Bergeron apricot, sun-warmed stone fruit, a whisper of white peach, subtle barnyard brett, and delicate hay. The aromatic intensity is immediately captivating, with the fruit displaying a complexity that sets Cantillon apart from all other producers in the Senne Valley tradition. On the palate, the mouthfeel is lean, lively, and effervescent — naturally carbonated and bone dry.

Vivid lactic tartness animates the mid-palate, framing flavours of fresh apricot jam, dried apricot, citrus zest, and a softly funky earthiness. Bitterness is virtually absent, replaced by a bright acidity that carries the fruit with remarkable precision. The finish is long, clean, and bracingly sour, with a lingering apricot kernel note and a whisper of wild fermentation character. With several years of cellaring, the 2017 vintage can deepen further, softening its edges while building extraordinary complexity. Rated 4.5/5 on Untappd with over 5,500 check-ins — explore the full profile at https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-fou-foune-2017/2256574.

Food Pairing

Cantillon Fou’ Foune 2017 fruit lambic pairs magnificently with a ripe washed-rind cheese such as Époisses de Bourgogne — the lactic tartness of the lambic cutting through the richness while echoing the beer’s wild fermentation. A second ideal pairing is a classic apricot tart with frangipane: the Bergeron apricot character of the beer mirrors the pastry beautifully, creating a seamless harmony between glass and plate.

Cantillon Fou’ Foune (2017)