Framboise
Brouwerij Lindemans
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- From:
- Brouwerij Lindemans
- Belgium
- Style:
- Lambic - Fruit
Ranked #108 - ABV:
- 2.5%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #16,244 - Avg:
- 3.89 | pDev: 14.4%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 30, 2022
- Added:
- Nov 01, 2000
- Wants:
- 86
- Gots:
- 462
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
Notes:
2.5-4.0% ABV
The appearance of this exceptional beer is matched only by its taste! To make our Framboise, we add raspberry juice to our lambic. That gives it a delicate fruity aroma and a beautiful dark pink colour, just like the dress I wore to our cousin Willy's wedding. (But that's of no interest to you since you undoubtedly don't know Willy). Framboise is served as an aperitif, but I also use it in cooking. And when I don't finish the bottle in my preparations, I finish it in my glass.
The appearance of this exceptional beer is matched only by its taste! To make our Framboise, we add raspberry juice to our lambic. That gives it a delicate fruity aroma and a beautiful dark pink colour, just like the dress I wore to our cousin Willy's wedding. (But that's of no interest to you since you undoubtedly don't know Willy). Framboise is served as an aperitif, but I also use it in cooking. And when I don't finish the bottle in my preparations, I finish it in my glass.
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3.72 by sjones5045 from Pennsylvania on Apr 30, 2022
3.61/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MrOH from Malta
Deep purple with a puce head, good retention and lacing
Smells of raspberries and red wine, a hint acetic
Sweet and tart. Somewhat jarring. raspberry preserve flavor
Light bodied, the added sweetener gives a slightly sticky body, appropriate carbonation
Not really my thing, but I can see why people like it
Apr 07, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MrOH from Malta
Deep purple with a puce head, good retention and lacing
Smells of raspberries and red wine, a hint acetic
Sweet and tart. Somewhat jarring. raspberry preserve flavor
Light bodied, the added sweetener gives a slightly sticky body, appropriate carbonation
Not really my thing, but I can see why people like it
Apr 07, 2022
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Manta200 from Kentucky
At the Cincinnati Beer Fest 2022
Apr 04, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Manta200 from Kentucky
At the Cincinnati Beer Fest 2022
Apr 04, 2022
4.46 by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania on Jan 31, 2022
3.99/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by eatsluggs from Oregon
Beer for my wife!
Jan 27, 2022
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by eatsluggs from Oregon
Beer for my wife!
Jan 27, 2022
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by detgfrsh from Texas
From a bottle. Opaque red color with a quarter inch of pinkish head. Smells of raspberry with some earthy notes. Light feel. Taste is mostly raspberry juice with a slight sourness. This is one of the beers where I'm amazed they produce enough to distribute to a neighborhood grocery store halfway around the world. Great example of the style.
Jan 24, 2022
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by detgfrsh from Texas
From a bottle. Opaque red color with a quarter inch of pinkish head. Smells of raspberry with some earthy notes. Light feel. Taste is mostly raspberry juice with a slight sourness. This is one of the beers where I'm amazed they produce enough to distribute to a neighborhood grocery store halfway around the world. Great example of the style.
Jan 24, 2022
3.86 by blissfulNemo from Michigan on Jan 16, 2022
4.12 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota on Dec 20, 2021
5/5 rDev +28.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by MITMAK
This is amazing with a piece of cheesecake that is swirled with chocolate syrup.
Nov 22, 2021
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by MITMAK
This is amazing with a piece of cheesecake that is swirled with chocolate syrup.
Nov 22, 2021
3.58 by Rubicj from Massachusetts on Nov 11, 2021
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
by nelsonracite from New Jersey
A rich dark red pour. Smells of strong raspberry's. Taste of juicy and sweet raspberry's. Feels like a sweet explosion. great beer for special occasions.
Nov 07, 2021
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
by nelsonracite from New Jersey
A rich dark red pour. Smells of strong raspberry's. Taste of juicy and sweet raspberry's. Feels like a sweet explosion. great beer for special occasions.
Nov 07, 2021
4.08 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota on Oct 25, 2021
3.54 by Bigmoist from West Virginia on Oct 22, 2021
3.75 by avisong from Virginia on Oct 05, 2021
3.81 by Nyarko-San from Pennsylvania on Sep 04, 2021
4.24/5 rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)
Got it in a bar called Le vestaire here in Montreal.
Look: Rubis colour with 1 finger of white head .
Smell: Raspberry, Apricots, sweet malt, wheat,
Taste: Raspberry juice, sweet but a nice sweet not overpower,
Feel: Light body, medium mouthfeel, medium carbonation, super easy drinking, refreshing.
So overall would I recommend it ? Absolutely.
Would I buy it again ? Yes but it's a beer you drink 1 or 2 after that you wanna drink something else.
Aug 15, 2021
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)
Got it in a bar called Le vestaire here in Montreal.
Look: Rubis colour with 1 finger of white head .
Smell: Raspberry, Apricots, sweet malt, wheat,
Taste: Raspberry juice, sweet but a nice sweet not overpower,
Feel: Light body, medium mouthfeel, medium carbonation, super easy drinking, refreshing.
So overall would I recommend it ? Absolutely.
Would I buy it again ? Yes but it's a beer you drink 1 or 2 after that you wanna drink something else.
Aug 15, 2021
4.29/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Captain68 from Russian Federation
92
Aug 08, 2021
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Captain68 from Russian Federation
92
Aug 08, 2021
4/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by md3kcn from North Carolina
Purchased as part of a Lindemans four-pack variety selection of 8.45 oz bottles at The Cellar (Troy) for $12.99. Poured into a tulip glass.
L - Deep garnet with a two-finger pale ruby head.
S - Fresh-off-the-plant raspberries. Hints of wheat and grass.
T - Tart! Raspberries, raspberries, and more raspberries! The tartness definitely offsets what would otherwise be an overbearing sweetness. Little bit of a citrus finish.
F - Light carbonation, medium body. Clean finish. Very easy to drink.
O - Like other beers of the style, this doesn't taste like beer. It rather, tastes like whatever fruit it's using for a base. With this in mind, it hits the nail on the head! It's like drinking a basket of freshly-picked raspberries that got crushed into a syrupy juice and hit lightly with a Sodastream. A refreshing brew, and a wonderful light dessert beer option. Highly recommend!
Aug 03, 2021
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by md3kcn from North Carolina
Purchased as part of a Lindemans four-pack variety selection of 8.45 oz bottles at The Cellar (Troy) for $12.99. Poured into a tulip glass.
L - Deep garnet with a two-finger pale ruby head.
S - Fresh-off-the-plant raspberries. Hints of wheat and grass.
T - Tart! Raspberries, raspberries, and more raspberries! The tartness definitely offsets what would otherwise be an overbearing sweetness. Little bit of a citrus finish.
F - Light carbonation, medium body. Clean finish. Very easy to drink.
O - Like other beers of the style, this doesn't taste like beer. It rather, tastes like whatever fruit it's using for a base. With this in mind, it hits the nail on the head! It's like drinking a basket of freshly-picked raspberries that got crushed into a syrupy juice and hit lightly with a Sodastream. A refreshing brew, and a wonderful light dessert beer option. Highly recommend!
Aug 03, 2021
4.11 by flgimp from Pennsylvania on Jul 10, 2021
3.5 by trickynicky from Maryland on Jul 08, 2021
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by vette2006c5r from Minnesota
Framboise pours a dark reddish color, with a very small, fizzy, lacing head. Aroma is very sweet, lots of real raspberry notes. Flavor is also sweet, lots of raspberry, fresh raspberries. Good body and feel. Overall, lots of fruit, fizzy and fun to drink.
Jun 09, 2021
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by vette2006c5r from Minnesota
Framboise pours a dark reddish color, with a very small, fizzy, lacing head. Aroma is very sweet, lots of real raspberry notes. Flavor is also sweet, lots of raspberry, fresh raspberries. Good body and feel. Overall, lots of fruit, fizzy and fun to drink.
Jun 09, 2021
4.12 by BEZMEZ on May 29, 2021
5/5 rDev +28.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia
One of my absolute favorites that I don’t have enough.
May 26, 2021
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia
One of my absolute favorites that I don’t have enough.
May 26, 2021
2.25 by Noelito76 from New York on May 12, 2021
3.65 by samEBC from Belgium on Apr 12, 2021
4.03/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
Look - dark reddish purple with a lasting film and great lacing
Smell - sweet slight tart raspberry puree
Taste - sweet raspberry but not overly sweet... Raspberry juice
Feel - medium full body, creamy and light carb
Overall - fantastic
Apr 11, 2021
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
Look - dark reddish purple with a lasting film and great lacing
Smell - sweet slight tart raspberry puree
Taste - sweet raspberry but not overly sweet... Raspberry juice
Feel - medium full body, creamy and light carb
Overall - fantastic
Apr 11, 2021
4.25 by 10_bathrooms from Texas on Mar 24, 2021
4.75/5 rDev +22.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by KT3418 from Colorado
This is so yummy. This is way better than any fruit juice. The abv being so low it really does just feel like a wonderful nice fruity beverage. The raspberry is excellent. They been doing this so long though I knew they knew what they were doing
Mar 18, 2021
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by KT3418 from Colorado
This is so yummy. This is way better than any fruit juice. The abv being so low it really does just feel like a wonderful nice fruity beverage. The raspberry is excellent. They been doing this so long though I knew they knew what they were doing
Mar 18, 2021
3.75 by IRONRakkasan from California on Mar 12, 2021
3.35 by Fitzy01 from Maine on Feb 28, 2021
3.93/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
by chitoryu12 from Florida
Look: Ruby red, like fruit juice. One finger of thick purple head with good retention.
Smell: Mild tart raspberries over sweet malt.
Taste: Very sweet and fruity, more like raspberry juice than beer.
Mouthfeel: Creamy and smooth, with mild carbonation.
Overall: Barely a beer. Definitely one for the crowd who hates beer but loves fruity drinks.
Feb 21, 2021
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
by chitoryu12 from Florida
Look: Ruby red, like fruit juice. One finger of thick purple head with good retention.
Smell: Mild tart raspberries over sweet malt.
Taste: Very sweet and fruity, more like raspberry juice than beer.
Mouthfeel: Creamy and smooth, with mild carbonation.
Overall: Barely a beer. Definitely one for the crowd who hates beer but loves fruity drinks.
Feb 21, 2021
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by BNSlums from Washington
L: A deep hazy ruby red with a a light bubble, pink head. Somewhat fizzy. Quite pretty.
S: Warm raspberry and apricot jam. So sweet. Minor earthy notes like bramble. Punchy.
T: A more sour grape juice. Redder notes. Incredibly complex development in conjunction with the mouthfeel. A sweet jammy finish with cheesy notes .
F: Acidic at large, bold upfront. Highly carbonated and simulating. Light-Medium body.
Overall a sweet, easy drinking juice. Somewhat like champagne in feel, funky in flavor. Deceptively complex, great to sip before a meal or alongside a rich dessert. At my local store, I saw it advertised to mix in with a chocolate porter to make a "chocolate covered raspberry", I have yet to try it.
Jan 30, 2021
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
by BNSlums from Washington
L: A deep hazy ruby red with a a light bubble, pink head. Somewhat fizzy. Quite pretty.
S: Warm raspberry and apricot jam. So sweet. Minor earthy notes like bramble. Punchy.
T: A more sour grape juice. Redder notes. Incredibly complex development in conjunction with the mouthfeel. A sweet jammy finish with cheesy notes .
F: Acidic at large, bold upfront. Highly carbonated and simulating. Light-Medium body.
Overall a sweet, easy drinking juice. Somewhat like champagne in feel, funky in flavor. Deceptively complex, great to sip before a meal or alongside a rich dessert. At my local store, I saw it advertised to mix in with a chocolate porter to make a "chocolate covered raspberry", I have yet to try it.
Jan 30, 2021
3.96/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by jkblr from Indiana
Stole a sip of my wife's beer. Red raspberry color with pink head. Smells like tart raspberry jam. Lightly tart and sweet. Light body. Easy drinker.
Jan 23, 2021
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by jkblr from Indiana
Stole a sip of my wife's beer. Red raspberry color with pink head. Smells like tart raspberry jam. Lightly tart and sweet. Light body. Easy drinker.
Jan 23, 2021
4.2 by kramacam from Kentucky on Jan 17, 2021
3.8 by EasternIsh from California on Jan 12, 2021
3.85 by jstern from California on Jan 03, 2021
4 by Hendry from Vermont on Dec 25, 2020
4.78/5 rDev +22.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
by WindyBovine from California
[1st Lambic] Bright raspberry nice soft hit to nose and tastebuds. Definitely fizzy feeling raspberries in mouth. Surprising pink head, lacy. Sparkly. Didn't know beer could run so fruit-juice like (incredibly fruity). Nice sour balance though to the sweet.
Dec 17, 2020
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
by WindyBovine from California
[1st Lambic] Bright raspberry nice soft hit to nose and tastebuds. Definitely fizzy feeling raspberries in mouth. Surprising pink head, lacy. Sparkly. Didn't know beer could run so fruit-juice like (incredibly fruity). Nice sour balance though to the sweet.
Dec 17, 2020
3.9/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota
Pours a deep dark clear red when held to the light. The rose colored full head refuses to fall away. Great lacing. Aroma is fresh raspberries and a little funk. Flavor follow the nose with a nice mix of sweetness and bit of a tart finish. Feel is a bit thick and nicely carbonated. Over all a nice beer,
Dec 15, 2020
look: 5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota
Pours a deep dark clear red when held to the light. The rose colored full head refuses to fall away. Great lacing. Aroma is fresh raspberries and a little funk. Flavor follow the nose with a nice mix of sweetness and bit of a tart finish. Feel is a bit thick and nicely carbonated. Over all a nice beer,
Dec 15, 2020
4.07/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by Singlefinpin from North Carolina
Drinking this at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville Florida.
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appears raspberry red with a nice foamy head that lasted.
Smells sweet, raspberry.
Taste follows the nose with enough sourness to keep my interest.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very nice Framboise, but only one per session as it is so sweet it'd be better as a desert beer.
I would definitely order again.
Dec 07, 2020
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by Singlefinpin from North Carolina
Drinking this at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville Florida.
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appears raspberry red with a nice foamy head that lasted.
Smells sweet, raspberry.
Taste follows the nose with enough sourness to keep my interest.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall a very nice Framboise, but only one per session as it is so sweet it'd be better as a desert beer.
I would definitely order again.
Dec 07, 2020
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