20th Anniversary Duck Duck Kriek

◎ Appearance

A pale, translucent ruby catches the light with an ethereal quality befitting its low SRM. The carbonation is restrained, producing a thin, delicate head that disperses quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The clarity is bright, with a faint cherry hue that deepens slightly toward the base.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright cherry and dark stone fruit—plum and prune—layered with subtle oak-barrel spice and a whisper of vanilla. Supporting notes of tart berry preserve and a faint herbal edge from low noble hop character round out the profile. The acidity is perceptible even on the nose, signaling the sour backbone beneath the fruit.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a surge of cherry tartness that coats the mouth without overwhelming it, balanced by the soft, approachable 7% ABV. The mid-palate reveals layered dark fruit and a dry, slightly tannic oak character from extended barrel aging, while the acidity remains poised and food-friendly rather than puckering. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing the sour character and fruit to remain the dominant forces throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, leaving behind a dry, subtly fruited aftertaste with lingering cherry notes and a whisper of barrel spice. The acidity tapers gracefully, inviting another sip.