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Timmermans Lambicus Strawberry Thyme

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Strawberry leads, fruity and tart, with a spicy lift from thyme. This fruit lambic starts from traditional barrel-aged lambic and 100 % natural strawberries, with elderberry juice and thyme in the recipe. A bold 4 % ABV take on lambic from Itterbeek, where the brewery brews its lambic each winter before it matures in wood.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral 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
fruitytartberry
fruity
tart
berry
spicy
sour
herbal
Aroma
Fresh strawberry dominates the nose, supported by subtle elderberry undertones and a distinctive herbal lift from thyme.
also:oak,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timmermans Lambicus Strawberry Thyme

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a translucent clarity that reveals the beer's delicate construction. A modest white head forms with gentle carbonation, leaving thin lacing on the glass. The body carries a light, almost ethereal quality typical of low-ABV lambics.

pale goldtranslucentfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Fresh strawberry dominates the nose, supported by subtle elderberry undertones and a distinctive herbal lift from thyme. Behind the fruit, gentle oak and a faint funky character from the barrel aging emerge, creating a layered and inviting bouquet. The aromatic profile balances sweetness with herbal complexity.

strawberry-forwardthyme herbalelderberrybarrel age

◐ Taste

Strawberry and tart acidity form the palate's foundation, with tart and sour elements providing considerable brightness. Mid-palate reveals the spicy character of thyme alongside subtle woody notes from extended barrel maturation. The finish remains dry despite the fruit presence, with lingering tartness and a clean, refreshing quality.

tart, bright acidityspiced thymeberry-drivendry finish

◑ Finish

A clean, moderately persistent finish leaves a dry, slightly funky impression with residual tartness. Thyme's herbal note persists on the aftertaste, creating a memorable and distinctive exit.

dry lingeringherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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, berry character as Timmermans Lambicus Strawberry Thyme will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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