I had the opportunity to pull my lovely mother, Nancy Huckaba, in on a beer review. People say to me, “Jameson, this website of yours is really cool, but I don’t drink beer. I don’t like beer.”
Hmm. To which my answer is always ‘yes, you do. I can guarantee that I can find you a beer you’ll like.’ Lindemans Framboise is one such beer that usually goes over quite well. It’s important to keep in mind, despite the ridiculously sweet flavor profile, that this is still beer. Pretty cool stuff. So check out our review below:
Have you had this particular one? Let us know how you liked it in the comments section.
So here’s the breakdown:
- Originality within style (20): Lambics are wide territory as it is, but this firmly plants itself as the definition of fruit-based lambic.
- Nose (18): Raspberry. Wild Yeast. Pungent, and delicious.
- Mouthfeel (18): Cloying – may be a bit much for some, but perfect in small quantities. Perfect carbonation
- Character (20): Pretty different and distinct, and spontaneous fermentation adds a story to tell to the uninitiated
- Overall Quality (20): Well done for the style. Quite consistent despite the fermentation method.
- Total (96): The beer for non-beer people. They’ll fall in love and immediately want to know more.
Beer: Lindemans Framboise Lambic
ABV: 2.5%
Brewer: Brouwerij Lindemans – Belgium
Availability: Year-Round, whole country.
Reviewed by: Jameson Huckaba (twitter: @jamesonhuckaba)
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Jameson – I enjoyed this review. How clever of you to have two beautiful ladies help with the review! Not sure I would like this beer because I really don’t like sweet crinks, but would try it.
Grandma
Obviously I meant sweet drinks! Oh, this old age is difficult sometimes!
Grandma
Loved the review! Maybe even more than the beer
dude framoise. framboiZ. say the z embrace the z….it’s the only time in french you get to do it.
Got the call from The Kansan. Can’t wait to link that… we’re getting popular again!!!
Lindemans’ and St. Louise’s framboise are my fave to pull out for people that don’t like beer. Much agreed that they are great in small quantities; the raspberry gets to be a bit much after a while. I absolutely adore them mixed with Young’s Double Chocolate Stout or the Southern Tier Mokah…raspberry truffle, mmmmmmmm….