Boon Kriek Lambic Cherry Beer, 6 x 375 ml

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After blending fruit and bottle conditioning, some brewers age Kriek for a few more years. This is a testament to the power of fermentation as a preservative. How Long Can You Age a Kriek?

Kriek beer follows the same initial process of brewing Lambics. The processes branch off once you select the age of your base Lambic. Below is the outline: Like all Lambics, Krieks age well. Unfortunately, there are trade-offs. Aging for longer allows the yeasts to develop their associated flavors in the beer. If these flavors are not what you want to emphasize in your Kriek, brewers recommend one to two years of aging. Kriek lambic is a style of Belgian beer, made by fermenting lambic with sour Morello cherries. [1] [2] Traditionally " Schaarbeekse krieken" (a rare Belgian Morello variety) from the area around Brussels are used. As the Schaarbeek type cherries have become more difficult to find, some brewers have replaced these (partly or completely) with other varieties of sour cherries, sometimes imported.A traditional kriek made from a lambic base beer is sour and dry as well. The cherries are left in for a period of several months, causing a refermentation of the additional sugar. Typically no sugar will be left so there will be a fruit flavour without sweetness. There will be a further maturation process after the cherries are removed. Framboise is a related, less traditional Belgian beer, fermented with raspberries instead of sour cherries. Kriek is also related to gueuze, which is not a fruit beer but is also based on refermented lambic beer. Some breweries, like Liefmans, make "kriek" beers based on oud bruin beer instead of lambic. Of all fruity beers, Belgian kriek beers are the most renowned. Its unique and sweet taste is loved by many. Belgian kriek beer (also known as Creek or cherry beer) is a perfect beer to drink on a warm, sunny day. It’s sweet but refreshing and has an average alcohol by volume of about 5%. Classic Kriek should be dry in the sweetness department. This is thanks to the hardworking bugs that turn the sugars in your ferment into the alcohol you know and love. S: not like cherry pie, more like cherry cough drop, with a vaguely medicinal lozenge overtone... like their other fruit-flavored brands, excellent intensity if a touch blaringly muddy in expression... little sense of funk, even less if any malt/wheat character

When it comes to blending, Gueuze traditionally requires a three-year blend. Conversely, Kriek does not need to go beyond blending with a one-year-old Lambic.

Is Kriek a Lambic?

Because we immediately filter and pasteurize the beer, this Kriek tastes slightly sweeter and fruitier than the Oude Kriek Cuvée René with its refermentation in the bottle. Thanks to its innovative taste, this cherry became very popular both with us and abroad. Today, this is undoubtedly the cherry consumers consider as a reference. Yet, modern interpretations tend towards the target market of the sweet-toothed folks. These sweet beers tempt the bitter beer haters with an option that is still a beer. You could say this is a win-win for beer lovers if you are not into fully authentic Kriek. However, watch out for sweetened juices, essences, and flavored syrups. Which Fruit Is in a Kriek Beer? Because of the demand for Kriek, there are not enough Schaerbeek cherry trees to cater to it. That is why other cherries are taken into consideration. What Other Cherries Can Be Used? Lindemans Cherry Beer is a Belgian fruit beer that is a deliciously sweet and tart refreshment. The beer has a pale gold color, with a light carbonation and a sweet, tart cherry aroma. The taste is a refreshing blend of tart cherries, along with a hint of sweetness, and a slightly sour finish. This beer pairs wonderfully with a variety of desserts, and is a great accompaniment to a variety of cheeses. Enjoy Lindemans Cherry Beer on a hot summer day or a chilly evening to bring a little bit of Belgian flavor to your glass. Is There Alcohol In Lambic Beer?