Lindemans Brewing Co.


Eight generations ago, in 1809, the Lindemans family owned a farm in Vlezenbeek near Brussels. They decided to intensify Lambic brewing activities during winter, when less farm work had to be done. The farm produced wheat and barley, the raw materials of the Lambic.

Due to the growing success of the Lambic, the brewery became more important and consequently, in 1930, the farm-activities were stopped. It was in that year that they started the production of Geuze and Kriek.

In 1978, Lindemans started the production of Faro, after a period during which it was almost disappeared from the market.

Nowadays, the farm-brewery is totally occupied by the brewing installation, fermentation places, stock- and bottle places.

The capacity of the brewery in 2003 was 50.000 Hl of which 30% was intends for export to ea. France, U.S.A., Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Argentina, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal,... .
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Framboise (Raspberry)

Long before hops were common in most beers, various fruits and vegetables were used to season beers. The acidity of Lambic beers blends perfectly with raspberries.

Taste: Magnificent aroma, delicate palate of raspberries with undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste.

Style: Raspberry Lambic.

Color: Rose. Serving suggestions: Chocolate desserts (especially chocolate decadence), fresh raspberries, ice cream with a raspberry demi-glaze sauce, creme caramel, baked Alaska, Olympia oysters, caviar.

Serve in flute-shaped Lambic glasses at 45 degrees.


Kriek (Cherry)

In origin, this sweet-acid drink was obtained by adding fresh black cherries to a barrel Lambic of 6 months young. The addition of fruits provokes a new fermentation in the oak barrels. After another 8 to 12 months, only peels and stones left and the Kriek-Lambic is ready to be filtered and bottled. The residual sugar can be adjusted with straight-on fruit juice to give a refermentation in the bottle. This traditional type of fruit beer is more acid and less fruity.

Because of the limited availability of the “Schaerbeekse Cherries”, just as to brew a less sour and more fruity Lambic beer, Lindemans farm brewery developed an unique natural method using pure cherry juice from unfrozen cherries. This straight cherry juice is blended with selected Lambic of different ages.

Kriek has a pink-red color and a delicious taste of sparkling cherry champagne.

This top fermented brown ale is being brewed with the best malts and the finest selection of hop. This is a provision beer which can be kept in a good cave for several years. ABV: 8.0%


Pecheeresse ( Peach)


Also this beer is developed by Lindemans brewery, using straight juice-method. The result is a fresh fruity drink with the background of the rich bouquet of Lambic.

Taste: Golden in color; with a nose that fills the room with fresh peaches. Sparkling, crisp and refreshing balance of fruit and acid.

Style: Peach Lambic.

Color: Golden.

Serving suggestions: 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.


Cassis (Black Currant)


A classic Belgian favorite. Black currants have been used for centuries as an ingredient in beers and liqours in Belgium and Northern Europe.

Taste: Deep reddish-purple color with exceptional aroma, flavor, and complexity. Fuller bodied and soft, while still being refreshing and crisp.

Serving suggestions: Venison, roasted pork tenderloin with rosemary cream sauce, scones, New York style cheesecake, and fresh fruit.


Cuvee Renee


This world-class gueuze is complex and full of flavors not common in beer. It pours lazy; the dark yellow color has orange highlights and a thin, white head. The aroma starts with a punch of brettanomyces, bright and pungent with earthy and lemony notes. The taste is an eye-opening experience, as the lemon-juice sourness on the front of the tongue gives way slightly to tart pears in the end. For as brash as the sourness is, this is a fairly delicate brew with a lot of subtle flavors throughout, including gentle tart wheat and faint grain sweetness. Both complex and refreshing, Cuvee Rene is medium-bodied with fine, tight bubbles and an extremely dry finish.