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Timmermans Kriek Lambicus

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Real cherries and young lambic, aged six to twelve months, make up this kriek, and the cherry juice brings a tart edge. It is meant to be served cool. A 4 % ABV fruit lambic from Itterbeek, where the farm brewery behind the Timmermans name tells its story from 1702 and brews lambic each winter.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with bright cherry fruit—tart and slightly jammy—layered beneath a gentle funkiness from the spontaneous fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timmermans Kriek Lambicus

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with light clarity, characteristic of young lambic fruit blends. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation that rises gently through the glass. Lacing clings softly to the sides with each sip, reflecting the beer's delicate structure.

pale goldenlightly effervescentfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright cherry fruit—tart and slightly jammy—layered beneath a gentle funkiness from the spontaneous fermentation. Subtle wheat notes and a faint musty, farmyard character emerge as the beer opens up, grounding the fruit without overwhelming it.

cherry forwardfunky undertoneswheat whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with real cherry juice providing immediate tartness and a dry backbone. The mid-palate balances sour complexity against light malt sweetness, while low bitterness keeps the profile clean and refreshing. Finish is lean and mineral-driven, without cloying residue.

tart cherrydry finishlight and crisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, trailing off into a gentle sour note. A lasting dryness lingers on the palate, inviting the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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

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 fruity, tart, sour character as Timmermans Kriek Lambicus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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