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Lindemans first new fruited lambic in over a decade. Choosing strawberry, one of the most noble of fruits, was easy: the complex sweetness of the fruit matches perfectly with the sourness of lambic, resulting in a unique balanced marriage of sweet and sour. The recipe was developed specifically for the ever-developing tastes in the US market. | Brie cheese, Maine lobster, barramundi/Asian sea bass, Bayonne ham, Balsamic vinegar salad, rosemary crusted lamb chops, candied almonds, sugared strawberries with fresh basil, mascarpone cookies or tiramisu, chocolate truffles, cheesecake, Pavlova, and meringue. Serve at 45 F in flute-shaped Lambic glass.

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. Smooth, light body with the fresh flavor of real apples and a light green-apple tartness.Color: Glowing Gold.Taste: 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. Serve cold at 2-3 degrees Celsius.

“Duchesse de Bourgogne” is an ale of mixed fermentation. It is a sweet-fruity ale with a pleasant fresh aftertaste. This ale is brewed with roasted malts and with hops with a low bitterness. After the main fermentation and the lagering , the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” matures further for many months in oak casks. The tannins in the oak give the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” its fruity character. “Duchesse de Bourgogne” has a full, sweet and fresh taste : it is a ruby red jewel of 6.2 % alc. vol., that best is served in a chalice-shaped glass between 8 and 12C. A perfect beer .