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Boon Kriek

Brouwerij Boon
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🌍 Belgium · Fruit Lambic · One of 15 Fruit Lambics in hopIQ

Boon Kriek is a traditional Belgian fruit lambic brewed with Morello cherries, offering a perfect balance between the tartness of the lambic base and the fruity sweetness of the cherries. This spontaneously fermented beer delivers a refreshing and complex drinking experience with authentic craftsmanship from one of Belgium's most respected lambic producers.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Lambic.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
funky
yeasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
berry

FEATURED IN

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boon Kriek

◎ Appearance

Boon Kriek displays a beautiful deep rose to garnet hue, characteristic of Morello cherry lambics, with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head. The beer shows vibrant carbonation with persistent small bubbles that create an inviting visual presentation.

deep rosegarnetcleareffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe Morello cherry character with subtle brett and earthy undertones from the spontaneous fermentation. Aromas of sour fruit, slight funkiness, and a whisper of hay create an intriguing, complex bouquet that evolves with temperature.

morello cherrybrett funksour fruitearthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright cherry sweetness that immediately gives way to a sophisticated tartness and sour complexity from the lambic base. Mid-palate reveals layered funky notes and a dry character that balances the fruit, culminating in a refreshingly tart finish with lingering cherry notes.

cherry-forwardtartdryfunky

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent length, leaving a pleasant sour cherry aftertaste and subtle earthy notes. The refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip.

drycleanlingering cherry
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boon Kriek

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boon Kriek

About Fruit Lambic

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Lambic?

Fruit Lambic is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Lambic

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tart, sweet character as Boon Kriek will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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