Earlier this week we stopped in at the De Bierkoning in Amsterdam. Much to my surprize I found they had a new Hansson's Lambic variety. Hansson's now makes a strawberry lambic in addition to the gueuze and kriek. The proprietor said he just received them a couple of weeks ago. In addition, they have a new label and are using the high grade corks (like Boon) and wire cages. Now maybe the bottles will store a little better - I have had several of the old bottles blow the corks or leak while sitting in my basement Unfortunately, the De Ryk minikeg on the counter was just for display. If it would have been available I would have found a way to fit it into the suitcase. While passing through Antwerp, I had Westmalle doubel on tap with lunch. Some of the best head retention I have ever seen on a Trappist beer - there was still a little foam left when we finished the meal and the beer. -- Steve Piatz piatz(a)cray.com Cray Inc. 651-605-9049 1340 Mendota Heights Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120