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Lindemans Framboise

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

The fruit lambic that helped introduce Belgian beer to the world — one-year-old lambic blended with ripe raspberries for a delicate, indulgent aroma and a beautiful dark pink colour. Sweet, lightly tart and refreshing. World Beer Awards Framboise Winner 2025.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

Winner · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Framboise
Winner — World Beer Awards 2025 (Framboise)
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.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lindemans Framboise

Appearance

A striking dark pink hue dominates the glass, achieved through the careful blending of one-year-old lambic with ripe raspberries. The beer presents excellent clarity with a delicate, pale head that settles into fine lacing along the rim. Moderate carbonation creates a lively visual presentation characteristic of this style.

dark pinkclearfine lacingmoderately carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright raspberry fruit, supported by subtle floral notes and hints of honey that emerge with warmth. The aged lambic base contributes a soft, slightly tart earthiness without aggressive sourness. Clean and inviting, the aromatics immediately signal the delicate fruit integration at the heart of this beer.

ripe raspberryfloral whispershoney undertonessoft tartness

Taste

The palate opens with pronounced sweetness balanced by gentle tartness, creating a refreshing tension. Raspberry fruit spreads across the mid-palate with a creamy mouthfeel that belies the low alcohol content. The finish is clean and light, with residual berry notes and subtle honey that linger without cloying.

sweet entrytart balanceberry-forwardsmooth finish

Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and brief, with tart raspberry notes fading gracefully into a clean, dry sensation. The combination of delicate residual sweetness and light acidity leaves the palate ready for another sip.

crisp fadeberry persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lindemans Framboise

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 Framboise

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 sweet, fruity, tart character as Lindemans Framboise will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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