Lindemans Brewery

Lindemans Brewery is a Belgian brewery known for its production of lambic beers. The brewery is located in Vlezenbeek, a small village in the Pajottenland region of Flemish Brabant, near Brussels. Lindemans Brewery is renowned for its traditional brewing methods and its wide range of fruit-flavored lambics.

History

Lindemans Brewery was founded in 1822 by Frans Lindemans, a farmer who began brewing beer as a way to keep his workers occupied during the winter months. The brewery remained a small, family-run operation for many years, producing traditional lambic beers using spontaneous fermentation.

In the 1930s, the brewery began to focus more on beer production as the demand for lambic beers grew. The Lindemans family expanded the brewery and began to produce a wider variety of lambic styles, including gueuze, kriek, and framboise.

Brewing Process

Lindemans Brewery uses traditional methods to produce its lambic beers. The brewing process begins with a mixture of barley and wheat, which is mashed and boiled with aged hops. The wort is then transferred to shallow, open-air fermentation vessels called coolships, where it is exposed to wild yeast and bacteria from the surrounding environment.

The beer is then aged in oak barrels for one to three years, during which time it undergoes spontaneous fermentation. The result is a complex, sour beer with a unique flavor profile.

Products

Lindemans Brewery produces a variety of lambic beers, including:

• Lindemans Gueuze - A blend of young and old lambics, resulting in a tart, effervescent beer.
• Lindemans Kriek - A lambic beer flavored with cherries, giving it a sweet and sour taste.
• Lindemans Framboise - A lambic beer flavored with raspberries, known for its fruity and tart flavor.
• Lindemans Pecheresse - A lambic beer flavored with peaches, offering a sweet and tangy taste.
• Lindemans Cassis - A lambic beer flavored with blackcurrants, providing a rich and fruity flavor.

Awards and Recognition

Lindemans Brewery has received numerous awards and accolades for its lambic beers. The brewery is highly regarded in the beer community for its commitment to traditional brewing methods and its high-quality products.

See Also

• Lambic
• Gueuze
• Kriek
• Framboise
• Belgian beer
• Pajottenland