Style Information

Fruit Lambic is just what it says, Lambic with fruit additions (either whole fruit or syrup). Pretty much any fruit can be used. The Lambic is usually bottled with a secondary fermentation. There are unique names based on the fruit used: Sour cherry (kriek) Raspberry (framboise) Peach (pêche) Black currant (cassis) Grape (druif) Strawberry (aardbei) These Fruit Lambics are characterized by the fruit used in brewing as far as flavors and aromas. The color also reflects the choice of fruit. Sourness is almost always an important part of the flavor profile, though there may be some sweetness from the fruit. This style also makes ample use of a lesser-known and used yeast strain called Brettanomyces yeast, which often imparts a notable "funky" taste and aroma. Traditionally, Fruit Lambics have an overwhelming sourness that masks any residual sweetness. Modern version often have a slight sweetness from the fruit sugars or sometimes artificial sweeteners. ABV should range from 5% to 7%. IBUs should be low, from 15 to 20.

Glassware	Description
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	Beer	Consumed
1.	Unplugged Wisconsin Cran-bic by New Glarus Brewing Company	108
2.	Rosé De Gambrinus by Brasserie Cantillon	31
3.	Kriek 100% Lambic by Brasserie Cantillon	29
4.	Thumbprint Cran-bic by New Glarus Brewing Company	26
5.	Fou' Foune by Brasserie Cantillon	24
6.	Saint Lamvinus by Brasserie Cantillon	22
7.	Oude Kriek by Hanssens Artisanaal bvba	20
8.	Friek by Odell Brewing Company	17
9.	Lou Pepe - Kriek by Brasserie Cantillon	16
10.	Oud Beersel Oude Kriek Vieille by Brouwerij Oud Beersel	14

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Framboos by Brouwerij Drie Fonteinen	98
2.	Kriekenlambik by Brouwerij Drie Fonteinen	94
3.	Saint Lamvinus by Brasserie Cantillon	93
4.	Blåbær Lambik by Brasserie Cantillon	93
5.	Lou Pepe - Kriek by Brasserie Cantillon	92
6.	Fou' Foune by Brasserie Cantillon	92
7.	Lou Pepe - Framboise by Brasserie Cantillon	91
8.	Oude Kriek by Brouwerij Drie Fonteinen	90
9.	R&D Bourbon Barrel Kriek by New Glarus Brewing Company	90
10.	Kriek 100% Lambic by Brasserie Cantillon	89