Lavas Kriek

◎ Appearance

Dark ruby red with a garnet edge, translucent but dense in color. A modest cream-colored head forms and recedes quickly, leaving thin, spotty lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation presents as a gentle prickle rather than aggressive bubbles.

◌ Aroma

Herbaceous and savory on the nose, with prominent celery and lovage leading the charge—green, slightly peppery, reminiscent of kitchen gardens and herbal infusions. Underneath lies a bright sour cherry acidity with subtle dark fruit undertones, creating tension between tart and aromatic complexity.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a wave of herbal bitterness and funky, fermented complexity before sour cherry and vinous dark fruit surge forward. Acidity cuts through cleanly; lovage and its savory, Maggi-plant character persist across the mid-palate. The finish leans dry and slightly mineral, with a subtle spicy tingle lingering on the tongue.

◑ Finish

Medium length and resolute; the sour cherry and herbal notes fade into a crisp, minerally dryness accented by lingering lovage and a gentle peppery warmth.