Oude Schaarbeekse Kriek Boon

◎ Aussehen

Deep garnet red with amber highlights, revealing the intensity of 250 grams of Schaarbeek cherries per litre. The body shows good clarity with a fine, persistent head that builds a delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a graceful visual presentation.

◌ Aroma

Layered and wine-like, leading with ripe dark cherry and stone fruit notes enriched by six months of oak aging. Vanilla and subtle oak vanilla emerge distinctly, framed by the characteristic tartness of lambic base. A gentle funkiness from wild fermentation adds complexity without dominating the aromatic profile.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with balanced cherry intensity that is both full and refined, with the oak adding depth and structure. A gentle sourness and natural tartness frame the mid-palate, creating pleasant acidity rather than harshness. The finish remains smooth and rounded, allowing the cherry character and subtle oak influence to linger without astringency.

◑ Abgang

The aftertaste is mild and lingering, closing with a dry quality that invites the next sip. The cherry and oak notes fade gradually, leaving behind a whisper of vanilla and a pleasant tart memory.