Lindemans Strawberry 4Pk

Lindemans Strawberry 4Pk is a Belgian fruit lambic beer packaged as four 250ml bottles at 4.1% ABV, brewed with spontaneously fermented lambic and hand-picked strawberries. This expression won Gold as World's Best Fruit Lambic at the 2022 World Beer Awards — a significant achievement for a beer that represented the first new fruited lambic release from Lindemans in over a decade.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.1%  |  Origin: Vlezenbeek, Pajottenland, Belgium  |  Fruit Lambic  |  Brewery: Brouwerij Lindemans

Production & Heritage

Brouwerij Lindemans has been brewing in the Pajottenland region southwest of Brussels since 1822, making it one of Belgium's oldest family-owned lambic producers. The base lambic is brewed from local barley and unmalted wheat, then exposed to wild yeast and airborne microflora for spontaneous fermentation — a method unique to the Senne Valley and its surrounding area. After this initial fermentation, the lambic matures in oak casks before hand-picked strawberries, selected at peak ripeness, are introduced to trigger a secondary fermentation that melds fresh fruit character with the beer's underlying funky complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Freshly made strawberry jam dominates the nose, followed by subtle pie-crust breadiness and a faint funky undertone characteristic of lambic fermentation. A vinous quality emerges as the beer warms slightly in the glass.

Taste: The entry is tart and bright, quickly giving way to a rush of ripe, jammy strawberry flavor at mid-palate. A sweet, bready richness reminiscent of fruit strudel develops underneath, while lively acidity keeps the sweetness in check and adds structure.

Finish: Clean and moderately short, with a lingering sour accent and a trace of fresh strawberry that slowly fades. The balance between residual sweetness and tartness leaves the palate refreshed rather than cloying.

How to Drink Lindemans Strawberry

Serve chilled at 40–45°F in a tulip glass or flute to concentrate the aromatic strawberry notes. The carbonation and tartness also make it a surprisingly versatile mixer. A Lambic Bellini — replacing prosecco with this lambic — delivers a Belgian twist on the brunch classic. A Strawberry Lambic Shandy blended with lemonade makes a low-ABV summer refresher. For a dessert-leaning cocktail, combine it with a splash of elderflower liqueur in a Strawberry Fields Spritz for layered floral-fruit complexity.

Best For

• Introducing someone to Belgian lambic-style beers through a fruit-forward gateway
• Brunch pairings alongside waffles, crêpes, or charcuterie boards
• Warm-weather gatherings where a low-ABV, shareable option is needed
• Gifting to craft beer enthusiasts interested in spontaneously fermented styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lindemans Strawberry taste like? It delivers rich, jammy strawberry flavor balanced by tart acidity and a bready, pastry-like undertone, often compared to biting into a fresh fruit strudel. The finish is clean with a faintly sour, lingering strawberry note.

How does Lindemans Strawberry compare to Lindemans Framboise? Both are fruit lambics from the same brewery using the same spontaneous fermentation base, but Framboise features raspberries while Strawberry uses hand-picked strawberries, resulting in a jammier, slightly sweeter profile versus Framboise's sharper berry tartness. Framboise remains Lindemans' best-selling fruit lambic worldwide, while Strawberry is a newer addition that earned Gold at the 2022 World Beer Awards.

Is Lindemans Strawberry good for beginners? Yes — at 4.1% ABV with prominent fruit sweetness tempered by gentle tartness, it serves as one of the most approachable introductions to the lambic category without sacrificing authentic Belgian character.

Where is Lindemans Strawberry made? It is brewed at Brouwerij Lindemans in Vlezenbeek, located in the Pajottenland region southwest of Brussels, Belgium — one of the only areas in the world where the specific wild yeast strains required for spontaneous lambic fermentation occur naturally.

What foods pair well with Lindemans Strawberry? Fresh goat cheese or brie complement the beer's tartness with creamy richness. Belgian waffles with whipped cream mirror its bready, fruity character. Dark chocolate truffles contrast the acidity with bittersweet depth. Grilled shrimp with citrus-based sauces echo the bright, acidic profile. Vanilla panna cotta provides a neutral canvas that lets the strawberry flavor shine.

What sizes does Lindemans Strawberry come in? The standard format is a 4-pack of 250ml bottles, and it is also available in individual 250ml bottles and 750ml large-format bottles depending on market availability.

Is Lindemans Strawberry worth the price? It positions as an accessible, entry-level fruit lambic that punches above its price point — spontaneous fermentation, oak aging, and secondary fermentation on real fruit represent a labor-intensive process rarely found at this value tier, and the 2022 World Beer Awards Gold medal validates its quality.

Why Lindemans Strawberry?

This was the first new fruit lambic Lindemans introduced in over a decade, signaling the brewery's confidence that the expression could stand alongside established favorites like Framboise and Kriek. The production process — spontaneous open-air fermentation, oak maturation, then secondary fermentation on hand-picked whole strawberries — is genuinely traditional and time-intensive. Recognition as World's Best Fruit Lambic at the 2022 World Beer Awards confirmed that the result justified the wait. For anyone drawn to the intersection of wild fermentation and vivid fruit character, this four-pack delivers authentic Belgian lambic craftsmanship from a brewery with two centuries of experience.