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Belgian-Style Fruit Lambic

Lindeman's Faro

Submitted by Chase Harper on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 12:13pm
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Product - Lindeman's Faro
Brewed By: 
Lindemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Faro Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

A version of Belgium’s “wild-fermented” wheat beer, which is the result of blending Lambic of “one summer” with old Lambic and chaptalized with candy sugar.

Faro is an intriguing balance of wineyness and sweetness. This was probably the beer being served in Breugel’s paintings of Flemish Village Life.

Faro is a delicious accompaniment of a whole assortment of desserts.

Serve cold at 2-3 degrees Celsius.

Best With: 
whole assortment of desserts

Drie Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 12:14pm
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Product - Drie Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek
Brewed By: 
Drie Fonteinen
Self-Defined Style: 
Kriek Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Armand Debelder's most special Kriek, brewed with Belgium's famous Schaerbeekse cherries, renowned for their incredible color and flavor. Loads of these rare and expensive sour cherries, pits and all, are poured into aging casks of lambic, where they are gradually infused into the beer. The result is a delectable blend of sourness from the lambic and a slight hint of sweetness from the ridiculous quantity of cherries employed. Naturally, no sugars, sweeteners, or artifical flavors are used.

Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer

Drie Fonteinen Oude Kriek

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 12:12pm
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Product - Drie Fonteinen Oude Kriek
Brewed By: 
Drie Fonteinen
Self-Defined Style: 
Kriek Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Perhaps the best sour cherry beer in the world. Positively loaded with real cherries, which are added whole into slowly fermenting oak casks.

Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer
Special Attributes: 
Vintage Beer (Evolves with Age)

Melbourn Strawberry

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Melbourn Strawberry
Brewed By: 
Melbourn Bros.
Self-Defined Style: 
Fruit Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Melbourne Bros. fruit beers are spontaneously fermented. The beers are subtle with a refined flavor and character. The malt and strawberry are beautifully balanced, making this beer a perfect beverage for barbecues and patio dining. The clean, fresh flavor of ripe strawberries shines through.

Best With: 
It is delicious after a meal with fruit, cheese, or dessert. Serve chilled.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer

Melbourn Cherry

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Melbourn Cherry
Brewed By: 
Melbourn Bros.
Self-Defined Style: 
Fruit Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Melbourne Bros. All Saints Brewery is stone built and tiny in scale with its steam engine, copper and cedar wood vessels and cobbled yard. The cherry beer is crafted to balance the sweetness of the fresh pure cherry juices with the astringency of the spontaneously fermented beer that has been matured for at least a year.

Best With: 
Melbourne Bros. Cherry Fruit Beer is a delicate-tasting luxury, not too high in alcohol but delicious with good food or served cool to savor on its own.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer

Melbourn Apricot

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Melbourn Apricot
Brewed By: 
Melbourn Bros.
Self-Defined Style: 
Fruit Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Some say that beer was introduced to the British Isles by the Vikings around the year 1000. It would be another 550 years before hops were used as a beer seasoning and another 100 years before their use was widespread. Melbourne Bros. has reintroduced really old-fashioned all-malt beers with their spontaneously fermented Apricot. Simply delicious, fresh, satisfying and beautifully balanced.

Best With: 
The dryness of this beer complements a meal, yet its fruitiness makes it a great warm weather refresher. Serve chilled.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer

Lindeman's Pêche

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Lindeman's Peche
Brewed By: 
Lindemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Peach Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

Suggested to Lindemans' Farm Brewery by Merchant du Vin who recommended that the fruit be sliced when told that only whole fresh fruit was used in lambic. Golden in color; with a nose that fills the room with fresh peaches. Sparkling, crisp and refreshing balance of fruit and acid.

Best With: 
Peach Melba, peaches in brandy, pear tarts, salad Nicoise, sorbet, egg rolls, peach cobbler, Waldorf salad, haroses, free-run chicken crepes, Belgian waffles. Serve in Champagne flutes at 45 degrees.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer
Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer

Lindeman's Pomme

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Lindeman's Pomme
Brewed By: 
Lindemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Apple Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

Long before hops were common in most beers, various fruits and herbs were used to season beers. The clean, bright aroma and flavor of apples melds beautifully with the complex tartness of lambic. The pronunciation in English is "PUM." Glowing gold in color. Smooth, light body with the fresh flavor of real apples and a light green-apple tartness.

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Perfect with rich cream sauces, hearty soups, aromatic cheeses and spicy cuisine - supremely refreshing. Serve in flute-shaped Lambic glasses at 38-41 degrees F.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer
Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer

Lindeman's Kriek

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Lindemans Kriek
Brewed By: 
Lindemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Cherry Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

Peter Breugel pictured happy peasants dancing and drinking Kriek in the 17th century. Lindemans has brewed Kriek since 1811. Deep rose in color. Bouquet of freshly harvested cherries; sparkling, smooth, fruity and refreshing, finishing dry.

Best With: 
As an aperitif in place of dry sherry, with carbonnade a la beouf, mussels in white wine or Gueuze, flavorful cheeses; traditionally served in tall, thick tumbler with cubes of sugar to sweeten to taste.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer
Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer

Lindeman's Cassis

Submitted by craigh on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 5:28pm
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Product - Lindemans Cassis
Brewed By: 
Lindemans
Self-Defined Style: 
Black Currant Lambic
Strength (ABV): 
4.0% ABV

A classic Belgian favorite. Black currants have been used for centuries as an ingredient in beers and liquors in Belgium and Northern Europe. Deep reddish-purple color with exceptional aroma, flavor, and complexity. Fuller bodied and soft, while still being refreshing and crisp.

Best With: 
Venison, roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary cream sauce, scones, New York style cheesecake, and fresh fruit.
Special Attributes: 
Dessert Beer
Special Attributes: 
Spontaneously Fermented Beer
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