Lindemans Kriek Lambic is a Fruit Lambic that pours rose red with a light frothy pink head.
Top fermentation with the wild airborne yeasts specific to Belgium's Senne region, and the addition of cherries and/or cherry juice to the brew maturation process results in a tangy, softly carbonated ale with an ABV of 4.0%.
The aroma and flavor of sweet cherries dominate; the fruity esters, however, never overly sweet or cloying, are perfectly balanced by a soft and sour acidity.
The finish is delicately tart and crisp.
Food Pairings
As an aperitif in place of dry sherry, with carbonnade a la beouf, mussels in white wine or Gueuze, flavorful cheeses. Serve cold at 2-3 degrees C in flute-shaped Lambic glass.
Top fermentation with the wild airborne yeasts specific to Belgium's Senne region, and the addition of cherries and/or cherry juice to the brew maturation process results in a tangy, softly carbonated ale with an ABV of 4.0%.
The aroma and flavor of sweet cherries dominate; the fruity esters, however, never overly sweet or cloying, are perfectly balanced by a soft and sour acidity.
The finish is delicately tart and crisp.
Food Pairings
As an aperitif in place of dry sherry, with carbonnade a la beouf, mussels in white wine or Gueuze, flavorful cheeses. Serve cold at 2-3 degrees C in flute-shaped Lambic glass.
Lindemans Brewery, initially a family farm in southwest Brussels, began commercial brewing operations in 1822. They specialized in Lambics – a unique style of wheat beer wholly dependent on wild airborne yeasts for fermentation as well as on an exceptionally long period of maturation up to 3 years.
Over time, brewery revenue gradually outpaced farming revenue and by 1930, the Lindemans family was able to cease farming operations altogether to concentrate fully on the brew business.
Today the brewery, still family owned, exports its award winning ales to a dozen countries including the US, where their ales outsell all other Lambics.
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5 reviews
Only beer I'll drink
Apr 20, 2023 | By Dawn C.
I've tried lots of different beers we found one we liked in Brugges Belgium back in 2011. This is as close to that as we've found it's the only beer we'll drink.
Dawn C.
Terrific
Apr 14, 2022 | By tanya g.
This is the best thing I've ever drank. I tell everybody how it really tastes like cherries ! It's so good. I haven't had it in ages though so I came looking for where I could buy some.
tanya g.
Awesome
Nov 22, 2021 | By Terri G.
This beer is THE BEST I've ever had the pleasure of drinking! Given to me by a Belgian friend who knew I loved other cherry beers! I was hooked!
Terri G.
Best beer ever!
Oct 12, 2021 | By Susana
I tried this beer for the first time when I lived in The Netherlands and I never could get over it! LOVE the fruity cherry flavor and you can barely taste the alcohol. Forever a fan!
Susana
Yummy
Sep 17, 2021 | By Bobbie R.
I love the Cherry. It needs to been in a 4 pack in all the stores!!!!!! Only can find in in variety pack and online. I need more of it in my life!!!!
Bobbie R.