lambic
nounUS /ˈlæm.bɪk/ · /ˌlɑmˈbiːk/
Etymology First attested as allambique; probably (via Belgian Dutch lambiek) from French alambic (“alembic”). Doublet of alembic and ambix.
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A mid-strength traditional Belgian/Flemish sour beer of spontaneous fermentation.
- Wooden casks serve a special role in the maturation of lambic by allowing a little oxygen to slowly contact the beer.1990, Jean Guinard, Lambic, Brewers Publications, →ISBN: