What's your favorite Raspberry Wild Ale or Lambic

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  1. thedaveofbeer

    thedaveofbeer Savant (1,169) Mar 25, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Hi All,

    I love raspberries and wild ales and lambics and am curious to know what some of your favorites are. I would especially like recommendations for beers that I could find in a Massachusetts beer/liquor/packie store or a New England Brewery. I hope you all are weathering the storm with a favorite libation.
     
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  2. Beer_Stan

    Beer_Stan Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2014 California
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    Aslan Brewing Raspberry Dojo (should be available in your area)
    Lindemans Framboise (pretty much available everywhere I think)
    For more local options you should post this in the local Mass sub forum.
     
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  3. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    pFriem Frambozen
     
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  4. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

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    Neither a wild ale and lambic. However, for sure ticks the first box; I must try for anyone who loves raspberries.
     
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  5. thedaveofbeer

    thedaveofbeer Savant (1,169) Mar 25, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Thanks, and I am open to all suggestions. I have traded for some Atrial Rubicite before. That one is definitely a favorite although unfortunately, a rarity for me.
     
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  6. thedaveofbeer

    thedaveofbeer Savant (1,169) Mar 25, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Thanks, I have had this one along with the strawberry rhubarb, definitely tasty beers. I am hoping to visit them in WI next year.
     
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  7. TonyLuvsBeer

    TonyLuvsBeer Pundit (828) Mar 28, 2015 Michigan
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    Atrial Rubicite. That stuff smells amazing.
     
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  8. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Probably Crooked Stave Nightmare on Raspberry Brett.
     
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  9. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Framboise from Une Annee.
     
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  10. wponz

    wponz Devotee (390) Dec 22, 2005 California

    Sorry. It s not a Wild Ale or a Lambic, but if you like Raspberry, try and trade for The Bruery's White Chocolate with Raspberry's. Awesome.
     
  11. brian4beer

    brian4beer Pundit (826) Jan 27, 2013 Indiana
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    Shbrl is the best raspberry wild ale I have had. 99 Framboos is the best raspberry beer I have ever had regardless of style.
     
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  12. Coronaeus

    Coronaeus Grand Pooh-Bah (3,744) Apr 21, 2014 Canada (ON)
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    I’m of the opinion that raspberries are at the apex of the fruited sour beer division. When done well, they are sublime.

    No idea what is available near you, but I’m guessing with a little effort Rose de Gambrinus and 3F Framboos must be attainable. The de Cam and Hanssenns ones are good too. If you ever make a trip up here, Bellwoods Raspberry Jelly King is top tier.
     
  13. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    Some of my favorites are Allagash Coolship Red/Mattina Rossa, Cantillon Rose De Gambrinus, Firestone Bretta Rose, and Oxbow Punchbrook. Balanced raspberry flavor is hard to nail. It's very acidic on its own so I think it always tastes best with a low acid base beer.
     
  14. eppCOS

    eppCOS Grand Pooh-Bah (4,570) Jun 27, 2015 Colorado
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    Boon Oude Gueuze Lambic, berries be damned or optional. :wink:
    But that's my answer.
     
  15. Ahonky

    Ahonky Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2018 New York

    I tend to drink (Cherry or Raspberry) these when I'm in Europe, as they are often available in everyday grocery stores alongside a weird selection of Euro Lagers. The brands evade my recollection, but not the memories of enjoying them.
     
  16. IMFletcher

    IMFletcher Pooh-Bah (2,854) May 2, 2014 Kentucky
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    Arclight Soursmith Black Raspberry. Based out of SW Michigan, it gets some distro around the area. Jam in a bottle.
     
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  17. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    I never had Drie Fonteinen Framboos but I was fortunate to try their Hommage Bio Frambozen this year and that's was the most amazing fruited beer I've ever tasted. It's cheating, though, because it's a 76 - 80% raspberry / 20 - 24% cherry blend. But man was that better than any pure Kriek or pure Framboise I've ever had.
     
  18. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    Raspe by Side Project.
     
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  19. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Rose de Gambrinus, Magic Lambic, Casey Raspberry Vanilla Funky Blender, and New Glarus Raspberry Tart. There are others, but those are the ones that really stand out for me. That little hint of vanilla in most of those goes a long way for me.
     
  20. thedaveofbeer

    thedaveofbeer Savant (1,169) Mar 25, 2016 Massachusetts
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    Yes, I have two of these in my fridge!
     
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