So, I have had two bottles of sour beers in my fridge for about six months and been a little scared to try them (after having a couple of really rough ones a while back). I never felt totally in the mood to give them a try. Well, we were in need of some additional space in the fridge and I wanted a beer tonight, so I pulled out one of them for a try.
Timmerman's Framboise Lambic (Rating = 4.0)
First, some fun notes in the book on this one. It mentions a "horse-blankety" aroma and distinctive sour taste that might "shock" those who taste it. So, I was ready for some really sour thing. But, I was pleasantly surprised. I have been known to enjoy an occasional fruity beer now and again. This one was similar to those - very dry and crisp, with a strong raspberry flavor (and bring pinkish hue). It was described also as an elegant beer with the dryness of a pink champagne. I can actually see that. Clearly not from France, but this Belgian beer was a surprise.
The bottle is a large format - and I honestly can't see how someone could drink more than one glass, but I have to say, it was a success. It claims to be a good apertif or with dessert. I had it for dessert and it worked. For those of you (as if anyone is reading this) that actually enjoy the fruit beers, this is worth giving a try.
I hope the next one (maybe tomorrow night?) will be as good as this one.
Beers Down: 76
Beers to go: 925
Timmerman's Framboise Lambic (Rating = 4.0)
First, some fun notes in the book on this one. It mentions a "horse-blankety" aroma and distinctive sour taste that might "shock" those who taste it. So, I was ready for some really sour thing. But, I was pleasantly surprised. I have been known to enjoy an occasional fruity beer now and again. This one was similar to those - very dry and crisp, with a strong raspberry flavor (and bring pinkish hue). It was described also as an elegant beer with the dryness of a pink champagne. I can actually see that. Clearly not from France, but this Belgian beer was a surprise.
The bottle is a large format - and I honestly can't see how someone could drink more than one glass, but I have to say, it was a success. It claims to be a good apertif or with dessert. I had it for dessert and it worked. For those of you (as if anyone is reading this) that actually enjoy the fruit beers, this is worth giving a try.
I hope the next one (maybe tomorrow night?) will be as good as this one.
Beers Down: 76
Beers to go: 925
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