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Lindemans Faro-Lambic

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A centuries-old Brussels tradition that the Lindemans family revived in 1978: young lambic sweetened with brown candied sugar. Candied sugar and hints of dried fruit in the nose, smooth sweetness on the palate and a refreshing sour twist at the end for a sweet-sour balance. Light amber brown with a soft, steady white head, 4.5 % ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourdark fruitcaramel
sour
dark fruit
caramel
fruity
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with candied brown sugar and dried stone fruit—apricot and plum predominate—creating a distinctly sweet entry point.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lindemans Faro-Lambic

◎ Appearance

Light amber-brown hue with excellent clarity and a soft, persistent white head that builds gently and clings to the glass walls. Fine carbonation supports steady lacing without aggression. The body presents as translucent and inviting, characteristic of a well-balanced lambic.

light amber-brownclear, fine carbonationsoft white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with candied brown sugar and dried stone fruit—apricot and plum predominate—creating a distinctly sweet entry point. Beneath lies a subtle funkiness and vinous character typical of lambic fermentation, with faint hints of bread crust and subtle earthiness that prevent the nose from becoming cloying.

candied sugardried stone fruitsubtle funkvinous

◐ Taste

Sweet tones dominate the palate through the mid-phase, carried by caramel notes and dark fruit character, yet a refreshing sour spine cuts through cleanly without harshness. The malt presence is smooth and unassertive, allowing the interplay between residual sweetness and moderate tartness to define the overall balance. A dry whisper emerges in the background, grounding the beer's sweetness.

sweet-sour balancedark fruit, caramelsmooth maltmoderate tartness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the sour character lingering gently on the palate and fading into a dry, slightly fruity aftertaste. The low bitterness and moderate alcohol allow the beer to feel light and sessionable despite its sweetness.

refreshing, sour fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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 Lambic

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What is a Lambic?

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.

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