Lindemans Cassis - Brouwerij Lindemans

PirateUlf73

Illinois

4.6/5  rDev +20.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a pilsner glass.

A: Slightly hazy reddish-purple color with a light-purple head.

S: Very sweet malt scent with a jam-like fruity twang. Underneath aromas of blackberry and plum lies an interesting smell that might best be described as "funky," but not necessarily in a bad way.

T: Quite tart on the palate. Rich flavors of blackberry, blueberry and plum dominate. Slightly sour on the sides of the tongue, but in a nice way. Very fruity, but still very much a beer. I love it!

M: The pleasant surprise. Lighter side of medium-bodied, but the finish is quite soft and very dry. An interesting sensation, and an enjoyable one at that.

D: Sweet enough to go down easily, complex enough to curl up with for an evening.

Well, my first real go at a (fruit) lambic was a smashing success. It is said that first impressions are paramount, and I can tell that this one may end up being my favorite of the Lindemans line of lambics (alliteration!), as I've always had a fondness for blackberry preserves on my toast and bagels. There was a point in my life when I would have not touched a lambic with a ten-foot pole, so if I can do it, you should too (if you haven't already).

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2009 06:16:20 | More by PirateUlf73

jibjib513

Ohio

3/5  rDev -21.5%

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dabeers

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

05-19-2013 05:29:41 | More by dabeers

drgonzo2k2

California

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-18-2013 17:50:48 | More by drgonzo2k2

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-18-2013 05:32:40 | More by Jason1337

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -21.5%

05-18-2013 02:58:37 | More by hotsudge

-ronin-

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-18-2013 02:16:59 | More by -ronin-

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.7%

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dvmin98

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-12-2013 02:33:22 | More by dvmin98

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-04-2013 15:07:39 | More by BigBry

Satanlicker

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

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jazztoloc

Mexico

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-04-2013 02:03:05 | More by jazztoloc

Wrigfen

South Carolina

1.75/5  rDev -54.2%

04-30-2013 17:48:29 | More by Wrigfen

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-29-2013 06:39:26 | More by Kelp

Izzybone

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

04-22-2013 01:45:44 | More by Izzybone

adamcthomp

Spain

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-13-2013 23:09:09 | More by adamcthomp

crobinso

Colorado

2.75/5  rDev -28%

04-13-2013 01:17:31 | More by crobinso

Poupae

Thailand

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

04-09-2013 13:12:44 | More by Poupae

ScaryEd

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-29-2013 00:23:15 | More by ScaryEd

harpus

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-27-2013 14:38:03 | More by harpus

cosmonick

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

03-27-2013 01:58:07 | More by cosmonick

Lare453

Florida

4/5  rDev +4.7%

03-24-2013 18:57:18 | More by Lare453

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -28%

03-24-2013 04:55:11 | More by onix1agr

2GOOFY

California

4/5  rDev +4.7%

03-18-2013 00:20:07 | More by 2GOOFY

draheim

Washington

3.85/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

355mL (L G12KCA) into a tulip. Pours a clear ruby-red grapefruit w/ a 2-finger pink head, good lacing.

Aroma is sweet, fruity, w/ a slight lactic acidity. Raspberries and a hint of stomach acid.

Taste is brightly tart, fruity, sweet. Almost syrupy sweet, like a berry soda. Tartness hits on the back end. Acidity is clean and crisp.

Mouthfeel is light and sharp but a little sticky. Taste lingers.

Overall this beer is different from anything else I've had. A bit too fruity & sweet for my taste, but for what it is it's not bad.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 05:51:08 | More by draheim