Lindemans Brewery Celebrates 200th Anniversary with Limited Edition Cuvee Francisca

A notable milestone in brewing takes place this year as Lindemans Brewery, one of the oldest Belgian lambic beer brewers in the world, celebrates its bicentennial this year. To mark this anniversary of brewing for 200 years, Lindemans is set to release a limited edition lambic, Cuvée Francisca.

Lindemans Brewery was founded in 1822 by Francisca Josina Vandersmissen and Joos Frans Lindemans in Vlezenbeek in the heart of Pajottenland, Belgium. The brewery produces one of the world’s oldest beer styles with the greatest care and immense passion. Fortunately for us here in the United States, Merchant du Vin imports these fine beers!

To celebrate the brewery’s rich 200-year heritage, Lindemans is releasing an exclusive anniversary beer: Cuvée Francisca. Inspired by and named after Lindemans first lady, Francisca Josina Vandersmissen, it is a unique blend of a four-year-old lambic from the oak casks T1001 (20%), T1006 (35%), T1017 (35%) and 10% young lambic from foeder (oak cask) T1014; it’s dry yet complex, making it a nicely balanced oldgueuze for beer enthusiasts as well as those new to the style. First fermented in wooden casks and then refermented in a bottle for 12 months, it carries a distinct taste of oak, citrus and notes of vanilla with a sherry aroma. The jubilee blend has a refreshingly sour yet crisp finish, and pours a golden blonde color.

Francisca Josina Vandersmissen was born in Hof ter Kwadewegen in Belgium’s Pajottenland a region known for its noble beer lineage, as it is the only location in the world where authentic lambic can be brewed. Soon after Francisca married Joos Frans Lindemans in 1822, they moved into the Vandermissen farm brewery and thus Lindeman’s Brewery was born. Two hundred years and six generations later, Lindemans Brewery is still owned by the founding family and is now led by cousins and co-owners, Dirk and Geert Lindemans, and continues to operate in its same founding region.

“It’s an honour to carry on my family’s liquid heritage as the sixth generation of Lindemans brewers.” said Dirk Lindemans, co-owner and managing director of Lindemans Brewery. “What started out as a small family business has grown into an international renowned lambic brewery bringing new flavor profiles and experiences to fans all over the world. We wouldn’t be where we are today without Francisca JosinaVandersmissen and Joos Frans Lindemans, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 200th anniversary with a namesake beer in her honor.” added Geert Lindemans co-owner and managing director.

A limited release of only 25,000 bottles worldwide, Cuvée Francisca is available for purchase in 750mL bottles across the U.S. To learn more about Lindemans Brewery and Cuvée Francisca, visit https://www.lindemans.be, or follow the brewery on Instagram (@lindemansbeers_usa). To find Cuvée Francisca and other Lindemans varieties near you, visit https://www.lindemans.be/en_US/product-locator.