Cantillon brewmaster Jean Van Roy continues his remarks about using Pineau d’Aunis wine grapes from the Loire Valley in France with some lambics. The first beer released using these grapes was the Zwanze 2011 vintage, and later, Lambic d’ Aunis. Jean also discusses Menu Pineau, a lambic experiment produced using grapes of the same name from the Loire Valley region. Jean further talks about Vignerrone, and its predecessor, Druivenlambik/Cuvée Neuf Nations; Cantillon Framboise; and more about St. Lamvinus. He also talks about the history of Cantillon’s Open Brew Days, as well as the possibility that there could be a collaboration in Brussels in the future when all of the breweries and beer locations in the city (including Cantillon’s Bomb Shelter Beer Cellar) may be opened for a day. Jean also discusses how Cantillon has influenced the beer scene around the world, especially as regards to spontaneous fermentation. Jean also remarks about the need for a group or association of breweries producing spontaneously fermented beers.
