Fabulous Framboise Lambic Belgium Beer
January 3, 2009
MMmmm, simply marvelous! From its rich velvety texture to its luscious fruit flavors, sometimes I just have to indulge into my Lambic cravings.
Now, I’ll admit I am a bit bias in my admiration for Belgium Beers, it is in my family name after all. But this one is a love even for the non beer drinker.
I was craving dessert this evening, something in a beverage but not quite a martini- when suddenly I ran into it and remembered the lambics. Seen here in raspberry, this malty beverage comes in many fruit filled flavors (Lindemans carries cassis/black currant, pomme/apple, kriek/cherry, peche/peach, you name it and they are all quite wonderful).
It is a good balance that comes together beautifully.
I don’t know what it is with me and beers with corks, but somehow it seems to be a recurring theme! This one in particular actually has a cap on top of the cork which is quite rare. It is all covered with a richly colored foil that best matches its fruit flavor.
It is made from local barley, unmalted wheat, and wild yeast. Raspberries are added after spontaneous fermentation creating a secondary fermentation which yields exceptional flavor and complexity in this beer.
It is a must try for anyone!
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Tom Humes
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I love this stuff!! So delicious ; )
so delicious, I freaking love it too. Have you tried the others? Casis is a close second for me..
and I must admit I do like the rene cuvee, the champagne of brussels and definitely an acquired taste.
Must say too- the apple is tart and not sweet which was surprising, didn’t expect that but like it so much more since it is tart with that velvety texture.