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Lapsang Souchong Infused Lambic

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A smoky lambic: black Lapsang Souchong tea, a smoked Chinese tea, infuses Oude Lambiek for several weeks. The result is dark golden at 6.8 % ABV and brewed from water, barley malt, wheat, hops and tea. It belongs to the range with which Oud Beersel brings flavours of other cultures into lambic; three years of shelf life, in 3.1 L and 20 L formats.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
smokysourearthy
smoky
sour
earthy
herbal
dark fruit
fruity
Aroma
Dominant smoky tea character rises immediately, echoing the Lapsang Souchong infusion with its deep, peppery wood smoke profile.
also:tart,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lapsang Souchong Infused Lambic

◎ Appearance

Dark golden hue with subtle amber undertones, holding a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing. The body is clear yet richly pigmented, with gentle carbonation that produces a soft, creamy collar.

dark goldenfine carbonationpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

Dominant smoky tea character rises immediately, echoing the Lapsang Souchong infusion with its deep, peppery wood smoke profile. Beneath lies a tangy lambic foundation—tart fruit notes and subtle earthiness complement the smoke, while low-pitched herbal undertones add complexity without overwhelming the smoked tea presence.

smoked teapeppery smoketart lambicherbal undertones

◐ Taste

Smoky intensity carries through the palate, mingling with characteristic lambic sourness that arrives brisk and clean. Mid-palate reveals dark fruit character—plum and dried cherry—interwoven with earthy, almost funky yeast-derived complexity. The finish remains dry and tart, with residual smoke lingering on the tongue and minimal bitterness.

smoky palatebright sournessdark fruitdry finish

◑ Finish

Long, lingering aftertaste dominated by smoke and subtle sourness, with a grainy dryness that echoes the wheat and barley base. The funky, funky undertone persists gently, leaving the mouth cleansed and appetizing.

smoky aftertastelingering sourness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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