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Lindemans Cassis

Brouwerij Lindemans
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🌍 Belgium · Fruit Lambic · One of 3 Fruit Lambics in hopIQ

Lindemans Cassis is what happens when a one-year-old lambic meets ripe blackcurrant — dark purple, moderately sweet, tart enough to cut through indulgence. The funkiness of traditional lambic peeks through the fruit without overwhelming it; balanced between dessert and farmhouse beer. At 3.5%, it's dangerously easy to drink; the sour-sweet finish keeps pulling you back.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber20
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Lambic.
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
tart
funky
yeasty
Distinctive notes
berry
dark fruit
Hop character
floral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lindemans Cassis

Appearance

Deep purple-garnet hue with a translucent body, revealing the intensity of the blackcurrant fruit without cloudiness. A modest off-white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving fine lacing that clings intermittently to the glass. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft mousse rather than aggressive bubbles.

deep purple-garnettranslucentdelicate carbonation

Aroma

Ripe blackcurrant dominates the nose with a candied sweetness that sits above a subtle funky undertone characteristic of aged lambic. Floral notes—rose petals and dried lavender—emerge on closer inspection, interwoven with a light farmhouse mustiness. The fruit is inviting and direct, without aggressive vinous harshness.

blackcurrant, candyfloral, rosefarmhouse funk

Taste

The palate opens bright and tart, with blackcurrant juice's natural acidity cutting cleanly across the mid-palate. Moderate residual sweetness arrives in support, creating a sour-sweet interplay that prevents cloying. A whisper of wild yeast and subtle oak tannins surfaces beneath the fruit, grounding the beer in its lambic heritage without overpowering the primary flavor.

blackcurrant, tartsour-sweet balancewild yeast undertone

Finish

The finish is clean and remarkably refreshing, with tartness extending into a lingering dry aftertaste. The berry-forward character persists without bitterness, inviting another sip with its elegant restraint.

tart, dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lindemans Cassis

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Lindemans Cassis

About Fruit Lambic

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Lambic?

Fruit Lambic is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Lambic

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same berry, sour, sweet character as Lindemans Cassis will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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