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Corsendonk Dubbel Kriek

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Brown-purple under a beautiful foam, Corsendonk Dubbel Kriek is a fruity beer in which fragrant juice and natural cherry flavour dominate both nose and palate. At 8.5% it comes from a house whose priory brewery goes back to 1398, and its beers have been brewed in the Belgian Ardennes since 1982.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitydark fruitjuicy
fruity
dark fruit
juicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh cherry character with pronounced juicy notes that leap from the glass.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Corsendonk Dubbel Kriek

◎ Appearance

A striking brown-purple hue distinguishes this beer under a generous, stable foam head. The color sits at the darker end of the spectrum, suggesting depth from darker malts balanced with fruit pigmentation. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a fine collar of lace that clings to the glass.

brown-purplefull foam headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh cherry character with pronounced juicy notes that leap from the glass. Behind the fruit, subtle dark fruit undertones—plum and blackberry—emerge, layered with gentle spice and a soft Malz foundation. The overall impression is fragrant and fruit-forward, with minimal hop assertion.

cherry, juicydark fruit notessubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with natural cherry flavor taking the lead on the palate. The mid-palate balances fruity sweetness with a gentle alcohol warmth; residual sugar complements rather than overwhelms. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the fruit character to dominate throughout.

cherry-forwardsweet, smoothlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering cherry sweetness and a faint warming alcohol note. Aftertaste remains fruity and clean, without harsh drying.

cherry persistencewarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

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

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