Lindemans Framboise - Brouwerij Lindemans

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.68/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a Lindemans flute glass.

Appearance: Slightly hazy dark maroon/pink. The only time I've seen a purple head on a beer! About one finger at first but fades leaving lacing.

Aroma: The raspberry is definitely there. Just a hint of vinegar that I tend to associate with sour beers.

Taste: Sweet at first with great raspberry flavor. Then turns on a dime and becomes tart through the finish. Almost mimics the experience of eating a raspberry that's not quite ripe. A very pleasant palate overall.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied (pretty thick for only 2.5% ABV). A little below average drinkability because of the tartness. Lots of effervescence.

Final Thoughts: I enjoyed this one, it's sweet and tart all in the same sip. Would I drink it again? Maybe, just one flute is good enough for now though.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2012 21:45:31 | More by JamesMN

Danny1217

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10%

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InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.8%

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EyePeeAyBryan

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

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drummermattie02

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

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pin

Australia

2/5  rDev -48.6%

05-21-2013 18:39:47 | More by pin

Ciocanelu

Romania

4/5  rDev +2.8%

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seplo

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -16.5%

05-21-2013 01:02:18 | More by seplo

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 00:59:55 | More by johntfox

hopkrid

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%

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UWBadgerFan4Life

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -10%

05-19-2013 18:32:59 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life

plato

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -22.9%

05-19-2013 00:20:29 | More by plato

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10%

05-18-2013 05:32:54 | More by Jason1337

dvmin98

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

05-17-2013 01:55:37 | More by dvmin98

Blashawright

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +15.7%

05-16-2013 22:40:04 | More by Blashawright

Duesler

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-16-2013 01:18:11 | More by Duesler

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.8%

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tourdot

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +2.8%

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Rohkey

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.3%

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Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-11-2013 18:58:13 | More by Celtics76

DLS168

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-11-2013 00:12:31 | More by DLS168

TheQuietMan22

Iowa

4.05/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. A batch code is printed on the label but there is no freshness date. The bottle featured both a cap and cork. Also, this has to be the heaviest 12-ounce bottle I have ever held.

Appearance: Served in a New Glarus flute. About a finger of pink foam developed, but it did not stick around very long, leaving a ring around the edge and a skim in the center of the glass. The color is dark, raspberry red.

Smell: The intense fruitiness was impossible to miss after I pulled out the cork. I know it is supposed to be raspberry lambic, but it smells a lot like cranberry juice. However, the raspberries are very noticeable when I put my nose to the rim. The smell is of firm, freshly-picked raspberries.

Taste: Super, lip-puckering tart! And the tartness lingers in the aftertaste. Wow! However, after the initial shock it becomes much more palatable. At first I thought there may be more than raspberries — perhaps cranberries, apples, and grapes — but as the beer warms the rich, darker raspberry flavor takes over. There could be grapes and apples involved. Regarding the texture, mouthfeel, and overall experience, it is very reminiscent of sparkling cider.

Drinkability: Berrylicious! Very tart and fruity, but I like it.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 21:02:04 | More by TheQuietMan22

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +2.8%

05-08-2013 03:51:39 | More by dalepryor

deadliest

Texas

4/5  rDev +2.8%

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tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.9%

05-07-2013 14:13:11 | More by tommyguz