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St-Louis Premium Kriek

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A bright red lambic under a pale pink head, built around ripe Oblacinska cherries. The nose is ripe cherry with subtle lambic fermentation notes and a light acidity; the flavour is rich and sweet in cherry, smooth in body and lifted by a mild acidity. The finish is light and fruity with no bitter aftertaste. 3.2 % ABV, served at 5 °C.

ABV
3.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourtart
fruity
sour
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe Oblacinska cherry—sweet and inviting without candied character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Louis Premium Kriek

◎ Appearance

A bright red body sits beneath a pale pink head with delicate retention and fine lacing. The clarity is excellent, with the cherry fruit imparting a luminous quality typical of well-crafted fruit lambics. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a refined visual presentation.

bright redpale pink headexcellent clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe Oblacinska cherry—sweet and inviting without candied character. Beneath the fruit, subtle lambic fermentation notes emerge: soft yeast and a whisper of winey acidity that frames rather than dominates. The overall effect is fresh and moderately complex, with no sharp or vinegary edges.

ripe cherrylambic fermentationsoft aciditywiney notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich cherry sweetness that fills the mid-mouth without heaviness. A mild acidity runs throughout, lifting the fruit and preventing any cloying sensation. The body is smooth and light, allowing the cherry character to remain foremost while the fermentation complexity plays a supporting role. Bitterness is nearly absent, making way for the interplay of fruit and acid.

cherry-forwardmild aciditysmooth bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and fruity, fading with a whisper of cherry and fermentation. No bitter aftertaste lingers; instead, a clean, refreshing dryness remains on the palate.

light finishfruity fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
72
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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