Framboise Hibiscus Lambicus
Brouwerij Timmermans
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Fruit Lambic
Year-Round
Belgium
Judges Ratings 97
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20
Description
Authentic raspberry lambic. A nice balance between the fruity notes of the raspberries and the subtle acidity of a young lambic of the world’s oldest lambic brewery. After one year of maturation of the lambic in oak barrels, 100% natural raspberry juice is added to lambic. The beer turns a delicate pink shade that is sure to delight you.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 4.00%
IBUs:
Served at: (40 – 55º F)
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 97
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 39 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 10 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 19 / 20 / 20
Framboise Hibiscus Lambicus by Brouwerij Timmermans was reviewed as Style 23F, Fruit Lambic, per the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
A fusion of aromas are lightly expressed to create a unique and complex bouquet in the nose. Sweet yet not candied raspberry notes are first noticed at the onset and are joined by a light presence of tartness and earthiness.
Cardinal red in color and very clear with a pinkish-white head that held up nicely.
For a lambic on the low end of the gravity scale there was a lot of complexity here. The raspberry sweetness up front was balanced by a touch of acidic sourness and just a bit of horse blanket character often found in properly aged lambics, which this one certainly was.
The body was thin yet smooth with a slight acidic bite on the side of the tongue. Carbonation levels were appropriately expressed.
The authentic nature of this beer is clearly visible throughout. Well-conceived, refreshing and very drinkable. A world-class example of a fruited lambic.
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