Glühkriek

◎ Appearance

Deep dark red with a warm brown undertone, this seasonal beer presents an inviting visual complexity suited to its intended warm-service format. The colour deepens with heat, suggesting the interplay of roasted malts with cherry fruit. Carbonation is gentle, and the head forms a modest ring that gradually recedes.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spice notes—cinnamon and cloves dominate, interwoven with subtle star anise. As warmth develops, cherry fruit emerges beneath the spice layer, joined by herbal undertones that ground the composition. Soft malt character provides a muted backbone without competing for attention.

◐ Taste

On entry, warming spice and cherry arrive together in smooth balance. The palate develops herbal complexity and dark stone fruit character, with the 6% ABV providing a body substantial enough to carry these flavours without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 13 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to lead throughout the mid-palate.

◑ Finish

The finish transitions clearly toward fruit, with cherry notes gaining prominence as spice gradually recedes. The warmth of the serving temperature extends the aftertaste in a sustained, gently warming manner.