Boon Kriek Lambic Cherry Beer, 6 x 375 ml

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Classic Kriek should be dry in the sweetness department. This is thanks to the hardworking bugs that turn the sugars in your ferment into the alcohol you know and love. Our meeting with American importer Charles Finkel in the 1970s revolutionised the fruit beer segment. Charles convinced us to export our old kriek to the United States by boat. What we had not thought of is that the movement of the waves would reactivate the fermentation process and cause the corks to pop during the trip. It was like something out of The Adventures of Tintin. To prevent that from happening, we therefore developed an alternative production method for our kriek. We use fresh, not from concentrate, unsweetened cherry filtrate which we blend with lambic that is at least one year old before fermenting & macerating for up to 3 days and pasteurising the whole batch.So the corks don't pop.

The earliest known fruit used for Kriek is the Schaerbeek Cherry. It is a small and red cherry native to the town of Schaerbeek, in Brussels. It is known as wild cherry: it is not grafted on plum trees or “regular” cherry trees. I don’t sell beers that are brewed using cheap ingredients to fit a low price strategy. For the breweries I work with it’s not about making cheap beer to sell to the masses. It’s about quality. Like the Oude Kriek Cuvée René, this filtered Kriek Lindemans is made on the basis of lambic. The difference, however, lies in the addition of 25% filtrate from freshly squeezed cherries, after which the beer is filtered and pasteurized. We have been adding cherries to our lambic for generations to obtain a beer with exceptional qualities.Prices are dictated by ingredients. If a supermarket asks a brewery to brew a beer to a cheap price point it inevitably means inferior ingredients and cheaper production processes. The beers I sell are more expensive because they cost more to make. The best and freshest ingredients that the breweries can find. The dark-red Morello cherry is a common alternative. Do not even think about using sweet cherries. They will not give you the best flavor to weight ratio. Kriek beer follows the same initial process of brewing Lambics. The processes branch off once you select the age of your base Lambic. Below is the outline: When it comes to blending, Gueuze traditionally requires a three-year blend. Conversely, Kriek does not need to go beyond blending with a one-year-old Lambic.

We said it before, our family does everything differently! De Kriek Lindemans is a good example of this. Kriek is a type of beer brewed with cherries, typically a sour Belgian lambic beer. The exact number of cherries in a typical kriek beer depends on the type of beer and how it is brewed. Generally, kriek will contain between 20 and 200 cherries per liter, depending on the brewer’s preference. The number of cherries also varies depending on the type of cherries used, as some are more sour than others. In any case, kriek is a unique beer that offers an interesting flavor profile and a tart, fruity taste. Yet, modern interpretations tend towards the target market of the sweet-toothed folks. These sweet beers tempt the bitter beer haters with an option that is still a beer. You could say this is a win-win for beer lovers if you are not into fully authentic Kriek. However, watch out for sweetened juices, essences, and flavored syrups. Which Fruit Is in a Kriek Beer? To reach higher ABV levels, brewers blend a younger Lambic after the aging with fruit. This allows for more alcohol production. Can You Age Kriek?Kriek pairs with most desserts and breakfast food like pies and Belgian waffles. Anything whose flavors pop if you added fruit. It is even good with chocolatey desserts. You can try it with your favorite fresh cheeses and green salads. How Strong Is Kriek? Because of the demand for Kriek, there are not enough Schaerbeek cherry trees to cater to it. That is why other cherries are taken into consideration. What Other Cherries Can Be Used? S: not like cherry pie, more like cherry cough drop, with a vaguely medicinal lozenge overtone... like their other fruit-flavored brands, excellent intensity if a touch blaringly muddy in expression... little sense of funk, even less if any malt/wheat character

L: clear, ruby-colored liquid with a vibrant glow; pink swath of messy foam which settles into a gloriously craggy collar

Framboise is a related, less traditional Belgian beer, fermented with raspberries instead of sour cherries. Kriek is also related to gueuze, which is not a fruit beer but is also based on refermented lambic beer. Some breweries, like Liefmans, make "kriek" beers based on oud bruin beer instead of lambic.

Find sources: "Kriek lambic"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( December 2009) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) We've already told you that our family never does anything the way other people do. Kriek Lindemans is a good example of that. Because we immediately filter and pasteurize the beer, this Kriek tastes slightly sweeter and fruitier than the Oude Kriek Cuvée René with its refermentation in the bottle. Thanks to its innovative taste, this cherry became very popular both with us and abroad. Today, this is undoubtedly the cherry consumers consider as a reference. of drinkers don’t have the palate to appreciate these beers. You’re here - we know you are more discerning than them. Well done for discovering Wee Beer Shop.If you like simple answers, you could describe Kriek as a bunch of cherries soaked in the ferment of a Lambic. And then most brewers blend the resulting liquor with a younger Lambic to pump up the fizz factor. Belgian cherry beer is known as one of the best beers in the world. It has a unique and complex flavor that combines sweet cherries, malt, and a hint of tartness. The beer is brewed in the traditional Belgian style, with a light body and distinct spicy character. The cherries used in the beer are carefully selected to enhance the flavor and give it a smooth, full-bodied taste. Belgian cherry beer is a great choice for those who appreciate a fruity beer with a distinct flavor. It pairs well with almost any food and makes for a perfect accompaniment to a summer day. If you use frozen cherries, you will need to extract pits from fresh cherries if you want the nutty notes in your beer. Belgian-Style Ales recognizes and complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding sale of alcohol to adults only. No deliveries will be made to a visibly intoxicated person. You can buy traditional Kriek from the US importers of brewers like Boon and Lindemans. One example is Merchant du Vin Corporation who imports Lindemans. Another is Global Beer Network for Boon.