Lambeer – Let's Learn Beer!

for the pros

por Ceit
marzo 13, 2023marzo 13, 2023

Continuing the route of darkness, another nationally made stout. I get raves about Sanfrutos from various sources, although I have not been blown away by their stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t been disappointed either, but their beers have been limited to proper, well-made, satisfies, not miracles. Actually, there was a stout on tap at Gaztambirra that did me good, now that I think of it. I should really give Pro Negro a fair shot.

Very promising appearance, black, deep space black in color. It’s slightly plummy in the nose, a little bit scratchy. The drinking part is smooth as silk, though, with a touch of fruit on top of a well-cooked dark chocolate cake. It has a nice feel to it, very balanced and not overly heavy, but also no watery nothing in the mouth. With such a carefully crafted start, it’s no surprise that there isn’t much change from the first sip to the bottom of the bottle; the feel, flavors and overall sensation of the beer remains the same from beginning to end. And maybe this wasn’t a miracle, but it was a damn fine drink.

Supplier: Lambeer

Price: €3.95

ear to ear

por Ceit
diciembre 2, 2022diciembre 2, 2022

Lambeer, I thought you had escaped me! I only just discovered its existence east of me when they closed up shop. But then…they announced a reopening! Now they are in Mecado de Prosperidad, not in an independent store, but that’s no reason to complain. It works for La Mundial and La Buena Pinta. Stock had just come in when I arrived, so there were some bare spots on shelves and things out of place, but if you know what you want it isn’t that hard to find. And what I want is stouts! There were several peeking at me, but finally Dichosa De Tranquis was the chosen one. I wasn’t sure, seeing as it proclaims its licorice flavor right on the label, but I was assured it was a tasty and easy drink, in spite of its relatively strong 10%.

It has a sticky raisiny aroma right away, and a pleasing black brown color. Not a lot of head; I might have overchilled again. The first sip is a blend of smoke, dried fruit and breadiness. Despite the complexity of the flavor, the feeling is of a lighter, softer beer, very easy going down. There’s little aftertaste, just a slight feeling of baked goods. I have no regrets, not being overwhelmed with licorice, or coffee candy, as can also happen. Good advice and a good beer!

Supplier: Lambeer

Price: €3.95