Lindemans Loerik
Description
Lindemans Loerik (Flemish for 'lazy bones') was a Gueuze Cuvée René blend from 1996 that did not referment in the bottle. A brewer does not set out to brew a still gueuze, so batches like this are unique when they occur. Lindemans Loerik had additional sugars due to the lack of bottle fermentation. Over time however, this beer did slowly ferment, creating light carbonation and a unique body.
This beer was sold in Sweden as Lindemans Lambic as seen on the label pictured here. There were 1042 numbered 750ml bottles and were labeled as 6% ABV and 'Best by 2010.'
Unsubstantiated Information
Online references indicate that this Cuvee Rene blend included had 1 and 2 year old lambic. This has not been confirmed.
Bottles sold at De Heeren van Liedekercke in Belgium indicate on the menu that this is a batch from the year 2000, however there is no indication of a Loerik other than the 1996 batch. There are also bottles mentioned in online forums from 1989 however this cannot be validated either (and that would pre-date Gueuze Cuvée René's creation).
