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Kriek Silín

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Kriek Silín is the newest beer in the range, brewed with sour cherries, wheat and bitter orange peel; silín is the Irish word for cherry. Sour cherry is the main flavour, bright and lively, with a gentle malt base beneath it and fruity esters from the yeast. Light in body and refreshing, the beer finishes crisp and tart.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartberry
sour
tart
berry
fruity
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, ripe sour cherry—tart and lively without heavy stone fruit character.
also:yeasty,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kriek Silín

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby to garnet hue with translucent clarity that reveals the beer's cherry derivation. A modest white head forms and settles to a thin lace that clings delicately to the glass. Light carbonation creates a gentle, persistent effervescence.

deep rubytranslucentfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, ripe sour cherry—tart and lively without heavy stone fruit character. Subtle wheat malt provides a clean, slightly bready undertone, while bitter orange peel contributes a gentle citrus lift and herbal edge. Fruity esters from the yeast emerge as secondary notes, adding complexity to the bouquet.

sour cherry, brightbitter orangefruity esters

◐ Taste

Sour cherry dominates the palate with vibrant tartness that drives the entry and sustains through the mid-palate. A gentle, soft malt base of wheat provides ballast and a faint sweetness that frames rather than overwhelms the acidity. Bitter orange peel weaves through with dry, slightly herbal notes that prevent the beer from veering cloying.

tart cherry, assertivesoft malt basedry orange peel

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering cherry tartness fading gracefully into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No rough edges or astringency remain.

crisp, dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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 Kriek

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