Cantillon Blåbær Lambik 2025 | Belgian Fruit Lambic

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.4Untappd

Cantillon Blåbær Lambik (Blueberry Lambic) 2025 pours a striking deep violet-purple, almost inky at the core, with a fizzy pale pink head that dissipates quickly to a thin ring — characteristic of the spontaneously fermented lambic style. The nose is arrestingly complex: fresh-crushed blueberry leads the charge, backed by tart lemon peel, a faint earthy barnyard funk courtesy of wild Brettanomyces, a whisper of oak, and a subtle floral note reminiscent of dried lavender. On the palate, carbonation is lively and prickly, lifting flavours of underripe blueberry, light vanilla, tangy citrus, and a touch of candy sweetness that softens the wine-like acidity.

Bitterness is restrained; this is a beer defined by fruit purity and lambic terroir rather than hop character. The finish is dry, elongated, and lightly tart, with lingering blueberry skin and a clean mineral note. Born from a decades-long collaboration between Brussels’ legendary Brasserie Cantillon and Copenhagen’s Olbutikken/Himmeriget — with hand-selected blueberries provided by Jeppe — this is one of the world’s most coveted annual fruit lambic releases. Cellaring potential is excellent; bottles evolve beautifully over five or more years. Rated 4.4/5 on Untappd. Full details at https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-blabaer-lambik-blueberry-lambic/16564.

Food Pairing

Cantillon Blabaer Lambik pairs brilliantly with a fresh Époisses or aged Brie — the beer’s bright blueberry acidity cuts through creamy, pungent rinds with elegance. A second superb match is dark chocolate mousse with berry coulis: the semi-sweet bitterness of fine cacao mirrors the lambic’s tart-fruit depth, creating a dessert pairing of rare complexity.

Cantillon Blåbær Lambik (Blueberry Lambic) (2025)