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Venatrix arrives with an undeniable tart raspberry allure that cuts through the glass before the first sip. This Lambic Framboise draws its refinement from Belgian-inspired fermentation traditions—wild yeast and time working the fruit into something both sharp and elegant. The puckering raspberry profile emerges as a refreshing burst on the palate, tart enough to wake the mouth but never harsh. The finish is dry and lingering, a characteristic snap that makes this beer ideal for warm afternoons or as a palate-clearing interlude between courses. Chill to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and serve in a tulip glass to capture the subtle vinous notes.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartfruitysour
tart
fruity
sour
berry
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with an assertive raspberry character that dominates immediately, sharp and inviting without veering into artificial territory.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Venatrix

◎ Appearance

Venatrix presents a pale golden hue with a light, translucent clarity that invites the eye toward its bright, fruit-forward character. The head is delicate and ephemeral, leaving only a whisper of lacing against the glass. Fine carbonation animates the body with a gentle effervescence befitting a refined Lambic Framboise.

pale goldtranslucentdelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an assertive raspberry character that dominates immediately, sharp and inviting without veering into artificial territory. Subtle vinous notes emerge beneath—a consequence of wild yeast fermentation—alongside quiet earthy undertones that ground the fruit's brightness. The overall impression is both aromatic and restrained, with no cloying sweetness.

raspberry forwardvinouswild yeastearthy undertone

◐ Taste

The palate entry delivers a bracing tartness that awakens the mouth with precision, the raspberry acidity cutting cleanly across the tongue. Mid-palate reveals the beer's dry backbone and subtle yeasty complexity, with the fruit remaining tart and authentic rather than sugary. The fermentation character adds sophistication, balancing the tart berry notes with a whisper of funky elegance.

tart raspberrydry palatewild fermentationauthentic fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and decidedly dry, with lingering tartness that encourages another sip. The aftertaste persists with a puckering snap characteristic of well-executed Lambic tradition.

dry snaplingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Fruit Lambic

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What is a Fruit Lambic?

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