We spoke with Brouwerij Timmermans CEO Anthony Martin about Timmermans Framboise Lambicus.
Who was responsible for this beer’s recipe?
Anthony R. Martin, grandson of Timmermans founder John Martin and current CEO of Timmermans. The story is already almost legendary. When John Martin arrived in Antwerp in 1909 to launch the famous Guinness and a range of English beers. He didn’t suspect that 110 years later, his grandson Anthony would settle in Belgium to develop and promote Belgian craft beers.
What sets this beer apart from other examples within the style?
Timmermans Framboise Lambicus is made by adding 100% natural raspberry juice to our lambic. After a period of maturation in oak barrels, the beer turns a delicate shade of pink that is sure to delight you. This is a beer to be sampled with finesse and elegance.
What makes this beer truly World Class?
Timmermans Framboise Lambicus is an authentic lambic with raspberries. A nice balance between the fruity notes of the raspberries and the subtle acidity of a young lambic from the world's oldest lambic brewery. After a year of aging the lambic in oak barrels, 100% natural raspberry juice is added to it. The beer nose at first surprised with its liveliness, and its slight tart edge fades quickly. The beer takes on a delicate pink color that is sure to delight you. The aroma is reminiscent of freshly cut wheat, enhanced by spicy notes. Timmermans Framboise Lambicus is a beer that is best to sample ice cold with finesse and elegance. This young and frisky beer evokes both the typical flavors of a lambic beer as well as the aromas experienced when picking raspberries.
What is your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel, etc.)?
Our Framboise faithfully reflects the color and flavor of ripe raspberries with no trace of the acidity of lambic. In the mouthfeel, there is a pleasant liveliness due to the freshness of the raspberries with a final very subtle fruit flavor. This wonderful flavor reaches its peak in its intensely fresh aftertaste.
How popular is this beer among your faithful fans?
Timmermans Framboise Lambicus is a top-five Timmermans beer. It is a special creation, and its flavor cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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