What Lindemans does

Lindemans Brewery is a privately held, family-owned Belgian lambic brewery founded in 1822 in Vlezenbeek and currently led by sixth-generation cousins Dirk and Geert Lindemans. The company produces authentic Belgian lambic beers through spontaneous fermentation, relying on wild yeasts (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis and Brettanomyces Lambicus) native to the Senne River Valley, coolship cooling, and oak foeder maturation for at least 12 months. Its portfolio includes six fruit lambics (Framboise, Kriek, Pecheresse, Strawberry, Apple, Cassis at 2.5–4.2% ABV), two newly launched strong fruit beers at 8% ABV (Noir and d'Or in 2025), two traditional sour lambics (Oude Gueuze Cuvée René and Oude Kriek Cuvée René), and a small set of exclusive limited editions tied to the brewery's 200th anniversary and the US market. Lindemans operates two production sites in Belgium — the historic Vlezenbeek brewery (since 1822) and the 2022-vintage Satellite Brewery in Ruisbroek — supported by 70+ employees, 1,200 oak foeders, and 6+ million liters of beer fermenting or maturing at any given time.

The business generates revenue primarily through packaged beer sales to retailers and importers, with a direct-to-consumer overlay of brewery tours, tastings, and corporate venue rental at both sites. Distribution is multi-channel: Delhaize supermarkets in Belgium (since 1996), the Merchant du Vin importer for full US coverage across all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, on-premise bars and restaurants globally, and specialty craft-beer retailers. The brewery also markets to premium and craft-beer enthusiasts, the mixology community via the Lindemix cocktail program with Belgian mixologists, and a growing international footprint of 50+ countries established progressively since the 1970s. Sustainability is built into operations (solar plant providing ~35% of energy, water reused up to 4 times from a 90m underground well plus rainwater capture), and the company is positioning for further growth through its 2025 entry into non-alcoholic and strong-fruit categories. Lindemans is a member of Belgian Family Brewers and HORAL, the High Council for Traditional Lambic Beers.

Name

Lindemans

Legal name

Lindemans Brewery

Website

https://lindemans.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1822

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lindemans is a family-owned Belgian lambic brewery, founded 1822 and now in its sixth generation, that produces fruit lambics, traditional sour lambics, strong fruit beers, and limited editions using spontaneous fermentation in the Senne River Valley and distributes to 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Belgian Lambic Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Fermentation Cultures (Beer, Wine, Cider, Kombucha, Fermented Soft Drinks) (AFAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low/No-Alcohol Fermented Beverage Production (Hard Kombucha Base, Dealcoholized) (AFAFAHAI)

Keywords

• Lambic beer production
• Belgian fruit beer
• Spontaneous fermentation brewing
• Traditional sour beer
• Craft brewery operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Vlezenbeek

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beer Product Sales: Sale of packaged beer products including fruit lambics, strong fruit beers, traditional sour lambics, and exclusive limited-edition lambic beers in bottles, kegs, and casks to retailers and consumers worldwide.
2. Brewery Tours and Tastings: Direct-to-consumer revenue from guided brewery tours, beer tasting experiences, and venue rental at both Vlezenbeek and Ruisbroek locations.
3. Venue Rental and Events: Rental of seminar rooms, event spaces, and tasting facilities at the Satellite Brewery for corporate events, meetings, and team building activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lindemans produces and sells authentic Belgian lambic beers and fruit lambics made through spontaneous fermentation using wild yeasts native to the Senne River Valley. The portfolio spans six fruit lambics, two strong fruit beers, traditional sour gueuze and kriek blends, 0.0% non-alcoholic variants, and limited-edition anniversary blends, complemented by brewery tours, tastings, and event venue rental.

Product overview

Lindemans is an authentic Belgian lambic brewery offering a diverse portfolio of fruit lambic beers, strong fruit beers, traditional sour lambics, and exclusive limited editions. The core offerings include six fruit lambic beers (Framboise, Kriek, Pecheresse, Strawberry, Apple, and Cassis), two strong fruit beers launched in 2025 (Noir and d'Or at 8% ABV), two traditional sour lambic beers (Oude Gueuze Cuvée René and Oude Kriek Cuvée René), and exclusive limited editions. All products are crafted through spontaneous fermentation in the Senne River Valley using local microflora. The company operates two breweries in Vlezenbeek (since 1822) and Ruisbroek (Satellite Brewery, opened 2022). Additionally, Lindemans offers brewery tours, venue rental, and event services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lindemans Tarot Series: Strong fruit beer series featuring 8% ABV mixed fermentation beers inspired by Belle Époque mysticism
• Exclusive & Exceptional Lambics

Products and services

• Lindemans Framboise Raspberry fruit lambic beer with 2.5% ABV, crafted with hand-picked raspberries through spontaneous fermentation, offering sweet-tart flavor with gentle lambic sourness for craft beer enthusiasts and cocktail mixers.
• Lindemans Kriek Cherry fruit lambic beer with 3.5% ABV and brilliant red color, the first revolutionary pasteurized Kriek blend and #1 best-selling Lindemans lambic beer worldwide, offering balanced sweet-sour taste.
• Lindemans Kriek 0.0% Non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV) version of the flagship Lindemans Kriek cherry fruit lambic, designed to deliver the same flavor experience without alcohol for designated drivers, health-conscious consumers, and other occasions requiring no alcohol.
• Lindemans Pecheresse Peach fruit lambic beer with bright golden color and vibrant full-flavored taste, blended with hand-picked peaches and young lambic for a smooth, refreshing character.
• Lindemans Pecheresse 0.0% Non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV) version of Lindemans Pecheresse peach fruit lambic, offering the same peach flavor profile without alcohol for health-conscious and designated-driver occasions.
• Lindemans Strawberry Strawberry fruit lambic beer with 4.2% ABV and red-orange color, designed for American palates, offering sweet-sour balance using hand-picked strawberries.
• Lindemans Apple Apple fruit lambic beer blending sweet red apples with crisp green apple freshness and subtle lambic tartness for a cider-like experience.
• Lindemans Cassis Blackcurrant fruit lambic beer featuring deep purplish-red color with bold berry flavor, lively sweet-sour balance, and subtle lambic dryness.
• Lindemans Noir Strong fruit beer (8% ABV) made from mixed fermentation of lambic and Belgian strong ale, enriched with blackcurrants, elderberries, and blueberries for a deep maroon color and mysterious berry profile.
• Lindemans d'Or Strong fruit beer (8% ABV) from mixed fermentation blending lambic and Belgian strong ale, enriched with mango, melon, and lime for a luminous golden-blond color.
• Lindemans Oude Gueuze Cuvée René Traditional sour lambic beer (6% ABV) created from a blend of young and old lambics matured in oak barrels and refermented in champagne bottles, often called the 'champagne of beers.'
• Lindemans Gueuze Dark Cuvée René Limited edition dark gueuze blend from the Cuvée René line, a tribute to craftsmanship and tradition launched as part of the 2025 portfolio expansion.
• Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René Traditional sour lambic (7% ABV) brewed with whole Schaarbeekse sour cherries and a blend of 1- and 3-year-old lambic, refermented in bottles.
• Lindemans Oude Gueuze Cuvée de l'Amitié Limited edition exclusive Oude Gueuze (Friendship Blend) with notes of green apple and elderflower, limited to 12,000 bottles available in select US states.
• Lindemans Oude Gueuze Cuvée Francisca 200th anniversary blend and tribute to founding mother Francisca Vandersmissen, blending 4-year-old lambics from three oak casks with young lambic; limited to 25,000 bottles plus 200 jeroboams worldwide.
• Brewery Tours and Venue Rental Guided brewery tours, beer tastings, and venue rental at the historic Vlezenbeek brewery and the Ruisbroek Satellite Brewery. Includes 1-1.5 hour tours, event spaces, seminar rooms, and catering options for individual visitors, small groups, and corporate events.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's largest family-owned lambic brewery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DelhaizecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996Strategic alliance with one of Belgium's most respected retailers. Delhaize, a leading Belgian retailer, signed a contract with Lindemans in 1996, making Lindemans products available in major supermarkets across Belgium.
• Belgian Family BrewerscoreOthersProud member of Belgian Family Brewers association, representing family-owned breweries committed to traditional Belgian brewing heritage and quality standards.
• HORALcoreOthersProud member of HORAL (Hoge Raad voor Ambachtelijke Lambikbieren), the High Council for Traditional Lambic Beers, working to preserve and promote authentic lambic brewing traditions.
• Merchant du VincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS importer distributing Lindemans products. Products available in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico through this distribution partnership.
• Jef BerbenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian mixologist and Lindemix ambassador known for refined yet accessible cocktail creations. Developed cocktail recipes including Pecheresse Julep and Framboise Delish.
• Damien BaertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian mixologist collaborating with Lindemans on Lindemix cocktail recipes. Known for creative fruit beer cocktail combinations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lindemansbrouwerij
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindemans-brewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/lindemansbeers_usa

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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