I came across Lindemans’ Framboise Lambic while looking for something different to enjoy with dessert one evening. I've had other raspberry beers that have been really good so I figured this one was worth a shot. I got a 750ml wine-style bottle and after peeling off the foil wrapping, discovered that not only did it have a traditional beer bottle cap, it also had a cork. I had left it in the refrigerator over night so it was in the neighborhood of the suggested 38-41 degrees listed on the bottle.

I started to pour it into snifter glasses and immediately had to back-off due to the thick foamy head that was forming. The beer itself had a purplish-rose color while the head was more of a dark pink. There was no mistaking the raspberry scent given off while the head dissipated.

The pucker factor kicked in when I took the first sip but the tartness quickly went away to leave the sweetness of the berries. Lots of sweetness. We paired this drink up with some Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies and the chocolate from the cookies together with the raspberry flavor from the beer was a marriage made in heaven.

The alcohol comes in at a low 2.50%.

While this isn't a beer that I would drink regularly, I'd have no hesitation serving it with dessert again.