Lindemans Strawberry (75cl, 3.5%)

A Belgian fruit lambic from Brouwerij Lindemans, made by blending spontaneously fermented ale with fresh strawberry juice at 3.5% ABV. The base lambic is brewed from water, barley malt, unmalted wheat and aged hops, then fermented in open coolships before ageing. Hand-picked strawberries selected at peak ripeness are blended with young lambic, allowing natural fruit sugars and acids to interact with the beer's tartness. This was the brewery's first addition to its fruited lineup in more than ten years. The nose opens with fresh strawberry juice, with notes of cheesecake, baked pastry and a faint crepe-like sweetness. The first sip delivers initial tartness that gives way to ripe strawberry flavour, with a sweet-sour balance and a rich, bready malt backbone. The finish is dry and well-carbonated, with lingering strawberry and subtle breadiness.