Framboise Boon

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby red with amber highlights, translucent and bright. A modest off-white head forms quickly and fades to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively but gentle, appropriate for a 5% fruit lambic.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh red raspberry and subtle cherry, with neither sweetness nor artificial character. Beneath the fruit lies a soft oak presence and a faint funkiness from the aged lambic blend, lending complexity without harshness. The overall impression is clean and natural, like berries crushed gently in the hand.

◐ Taste

Bright fruit drives the palate: ripe raspberry and cherry arrive immediately, with a refreshing tartness that builds gradually rather than dominates. The full body and smooth texture—courtesy of the young and aged lambic blend—carry the fruit cleanly across the mid-palate. A gentle acidity and light hop bitterness (10 IBU) provide structure, while a whisper of oak adds depth without heaviness.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with berry character fading into a subtle oak and funky-fermented aftertaste. No cloying residue remains—only the memory of fresh fruit and a gentle drying sensation on the palate.