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Oude Kriek Oud Beersel

Oud Beersel
Belgium·Kriek
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Sour cherries and almonds on the nose, an intense fruitiness from the real fruit on the palate, and a touch of almond from the cherry pits to round it off. Whole sour cherries, skin and stones included, ferment and macerate in young lambic for about six months, around 400 g per litre, before the cherry lambic is blended and refermented in the bottle. Ruby red at 6.0 % ABV, with no added sugar and no artificial flavourings.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward 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
fruitysournutty
fruity
sour
nutty
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose presents an immediate and inviting character of ripe sour cherries, underscored by a subtle almond note that derives from the fermented cherry pits.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oude Kriek Oud Beersel

◎ Appearance

A ruby-red hue dominates the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle that complements the beer's refined character.

ruby redclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents an immediate and inviting character of ripe sour cherries, underscored by a subtle almond note that derives from the fermented cherry pits. This fruity foundation carries a light funky edge—typical of young lambic—that adds complexity without overwhelming the delicate stone-fruit aromatics.

sour cherryalmondfunky lambicstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate delivers intense fruitiness from whole sour cherries, balanced by a pronounced tartness and crisp acidity that frames the mid-palate beautifully. A nutty, almond-tinged character emerges mid-sip, while the overall profile remains dry and clean, allowing the cherry character to remain the focal point throughout.

intensely fruitytart aciditycherry-drivendry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the sour-cherry tartness gradually fading to a subtle almond undertone that persists on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshingly dry with no cloying sweetness.

crispdry finishlingering fruit
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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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