Drink of the Week: Lambic

I'm keeping it simple this week with a bottle of lambic. According to Wikipedia there are several different types of lambic, but unless you're in Belgium, you only need to know about the fruit lambics.

[Yes, Virginia, there is a fruity beer. And while it still won't win you any points for drinking a "real" drink, it will, in fact, taste good and be alcoholic. You win.]

My personal favorite is Framboise (raspberry). Other varieties you might easily find include Kriek (sour cherry), Cassis (black currant), and Peche (peach).

I would be remiss if I didn't give a shout-out to MissEm for introducing me to the framboise lambic. Thanks, Emily!

Photo via Flickr user Freddie Avalos.

Comments

  1. Ms. MollyJuly 17, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    Framboise Lambic is my favorite. Everyone I introduce it to loves it too. Delicious, I want a glass right now!

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  2. MrsEmJuly 17, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Woohoo! Lambic is awesome. Especially when purchased at the corner bodega to take to the cheap Pakistani restaurant across the street :)

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  3. Petunia FaceJuly 18, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    Mmmm, I LOVE Lambic! It's like an alcoholic version of a fruity Calistoga.

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  4. Pigtown*DesignJuly 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    Lambic can kick your ass if you're not careful. Goes down easy and has a high alcohol content.... mmmmmm good.

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