Tommie Sjef Kriek 2021 Lambiek/Geuze - 75 CL

Kriek is made with organic sour cherries. Our interpretation of this classic style is a blend of different wild ales ranging from 1 to 2 years combined with the cherries. The cherries were macerated in beer for over half a year and fermented in a red wine fermenter. We used 375 grams of cherries per liter of beer. The cherries come to the fore in the aroma, together with a hint of cinnamon and almond. It's a fairly clean aroma, with just a hint of funk. In the taste I find many notes of dark berries, fresh cherries, some herbs and a touch of red wine from the foeder. The sourness is quite pronounced in this one and comes mainly from the cherries. The beer also picked up some firm tannins from the fruit. This gives the beer a nice dry aftertaste. Kriek is already good to drink in the autumn, but this beer can also be stored in the cellar for several years to balance the fruitiness and the base beer. With a year or more of aging, the tannins and acidity will also be more integrated.

Product details:

• Alcohol percentage: 6.6%
• Volume: 75 CL
• Untapped Score: 4.23