Lindemans Cassis 750ML

Lindemans Cassis 750ML is a Belgian fruit lambic beer brewed with black currants and spontaneously fermented wild yeast, bottled at 3.5% ABV. This expression earned a Gold Medal at the 2018 World Beer Awards as Best Belgian/French Lambic, affirming its standing among the most recognized fruit lambics in the world.

Quick Facts: ABV: 3.5%  |  Origin: Vlezenbeek, Flemish Brabant, Belgium  |  Style: Fruit Lambic  |  Brewery: Brouwerij Lindemans

Production & Heritage

Brouwerij Lindemans, founded in 1822 in Vlezenbeek — just southwest of Brussels — remains one of Belgium's most established lambic producers. Cassis begins as a traditional lambic brewed from local barley and unmalted wheat, then undergoes spontaneous fermentation driven by the region's uniquely rich microflora, which contains at least 80 naturally occurring wild yeasts compared to just one or two used in conventional brewing. The base lambic is aged in oak for approximately one year before black currants are added, and since 2012, the final blend is sweetened with the natural sweetener Stevia rather than artificial alternatives.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dark and pure, with concentrated cassis leading the way. Vinous undertones of blackberry and licorice emerge beneath a subtle sour funk characteristic of spontaneously fermented beer.

Taste: The entry is intensely sweet, immediately saturated with bold blackcurrant juice flavor. Mid-palate, a bracing acidity cuts through the sweetness, while medium-plus carbonation keeps the palate fresh and lively. The sour-sweet interplay builds toward a dry, woody note that anchors the fruit intensity.

Finish: Moderately short but clean, with a distinctly sour tail that lingers after the initial sweetness fades. A faint tannic dryness from the oak aging provides structure through the close.

How to Drink Lindemans Cassis

Serve chilled at 38–42°F in a tulip glass or flute to concentrate the aromatic blackcurrant character. The low ABV and effervescence make it highly refreshing on its own as an aperitif. A Kir Royale variation substituting Cassis for crème de cassis creates a layered, complex sparkling drink with genuine lambic depth. A Berliner Mule — pairing it with ginger beer and lime — plays off its natural sourness beautifully. For a simple summer spritz, combine it with elderflower liqueur over ice in a Lambic Spritz for a low-proof, fruit-forward serve.

Best For

• Introducing curious drinkers to the world of Belgian lambic beer
• Serving as a low-ABV aperitif at dinner parties
• Gifting to wine drinkers who appreciate fruit-forward, sour styles
• Pairing with rich desserts or cheese courses

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lindemans Cassis taste like? Lindemans Cassis delivers an intensely sweet blackcurrant flavor balanced by a sharp, refreshing acidity and a dry woody finish. Medium-plus carbonation keeps the palate lively, while subtle licorice and vinous undertones add complexity beneath the dominant fruit.

How does Lindemans Cassis compare to Lindemans Framboise? Both share the same spontaneously fermented lambic base and oak aging process from Brouwerij Lindemans, but Cassis features black currants for a darker, more tannic fruit profile, while Framboise uses raspberries for a brighter, lighter berry character. Cassis tends to taste bolder and slightly more tart, whereas Framboise leans toward a softer, more floral sweetness.

Is Lindemans Cassis good for beginners? Yes — at 3.5% ABV with prominent fruit sweetness and approachable carbonation, it serves as an excellent gateway into Belgian lambic beers. The familiar blackcurrant flavor makes it particularly accessible for drinkers more accustomed to wine, cider, or fruit-forward cocktails.

Where is Lindemans Cassis made? Lindemans Cassis is brewed at Brouwerij Lindemans in Vlezenbeek, located in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium, just southwest of Brussels. This area, known as the Pajottenland, is the traditional heartland of spontaneous lambic fermentation due to its unique concentration of wild airborne yeasts.

What foods pair well with Lindemans Cassis? Dark chocolate truffles complement the blackcurrant depth without overwhelming the beer's acidity. Creamy Brie or Camembert balances the tartness with fatty richness. Duck pâté mirrors the vinous, dark-fruit character. Fresh berry tarts echo the cassis flavor while the carbonation cuts through pastry sweetness. Blue cheese like Roquefort creates a classic sweet-and-salty contrast.

What sizes does Lindemans Cassis come in? The standard widely available format is the 750ML bottle, which is also the size most suited to sharing or pairing at the table. Smaller 250ML (8.4 oz) bottles are also produced for individual servings.

Is Lindemans Cassis worth the price? Lindemans Cassis positions as an accessible, entry-level fruit lambic — one of the most affordable ways to experience genuine spontaneous fermentation and oak aging from a nearly 200-year-old Belgian brewery. Its multiple gold medals and consistently high critical marks reinforce strong value within the fruit lambic category.

Why Lindemans Cassis?

What separates Lindemans Cassis from generic fruit beers is authentic spontaneous fermentation — no cultured yeast is pitched; instead, the wort is cooled overnight in a shallow copper vessel called a coolship, exposed to the wild microflora of the Pajottenland air. That biological complexity, layered with oak-aged character and real black currant fruit, produces a beer that earned Gold at the 2018 World Beer Awards and 93 points with a Gold Medal at the 2016 World Beer Championships. At 3.5% ABV, it remains one of the most drinkable and versatile expressions in the Lindemans range, bridging the gap between traditional Belgian lambic culture and modern fruit-forward palates with genuine artisan credentials behind every bottle.