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Timmermans Oude Kriek

Brouwerij Timmermans
Belgium·Fruit Lambic·Rank 16 of 50 · The Best Belgian Sours
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Cherries lead, with almond alongside: slightly stewed cherry and a note of fruit vinegar on the nose, then powerful cherry and almond on the palate, held in check by the lively acidity of old lambic. Finish fruity and powerful. Young and old lambics macerate on 400 g of whole cherries per litre, local Gorsem sour cherries, and referment in the bottle. 6.7 % ABV.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
nutty
dark fruit
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with stewed dark cherry and a subtle almond note, followed by a wisp of vinous oxidation that signals the age of the base lambic.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timmermans Oude Kriek

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-red with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation. The head is modest but persistent, laying down delicate lacing on the glass as it settles. Light catches the body with a glossy, jewel-like quality characteristic of fruit lambics.

deep garnetbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stewed dark cherry and a subtle almond note, followed by a wisp of vinous oxidation that signals the age of the base lambic. Beneath these fruity and nutty impressions lies a faint farmyard funk—earthy and slightly musty—that anchors the composition without overwhelming.

stewed cherryalmond, tart fruitvinous oxidationfarmyard funk

◐ Taste

Entry is bold: tart Gorsem cherries and nutty complexity fill the palate immediately. The mid-palate develops impressive depth as the interplay between fruit intensity and the crisp, live acidity of old lambic holds everything in balance. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the sour cherries and their subtle almond undertones to dominate.

powerful cherrytart and sournutty complexitylively acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry, fruity, and lingering. Cherry and almond notes persist on the palate for several seconds, gradually fading into a subtle dry-wood and vinous note.

dry fruitylingering cherryvinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Fruit Lambic

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What is a Fruit Lambic?

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