Boon Kriek Lambic Cherry Beer, 6 x 375 ml

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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. 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. Your ratio of cherries should be at least 20% by weight to the volume of Lambic. Specifically, at least 1.6 pounds per gallon (200 grams per liter).

A traditional kriek made from a lambic base beer is sour and dry as well. The cherries are left in for a period of several months, causing a refermentation of the additional sugar. Typically no sugar will be left so there will be a fruit flavour without sweetness. There will be a further maturation process after the cherries are removed. Delivery is to the following postcodes only – G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11, G12, G13, G14, G20, G21, G22, G23, G31, G32, G33, G34, G40, G41, G42, G43, G44, G45, G46, G51, G61, G62, G72, G73, G74, G75, G76, G77. Other G postcodes are covered by Mainland UK delivery. 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. Of all fruity beers, Belgian kriek beers are the most renowned. Its unique and sweet taste is loved by many. Belgian kriek beer (also known as Creek or cherry beer) is a perfect beer to drink on a warm, sunny day. It’s sweet but refreshing and has an average alcohol by volume of about 5%.Lambics generally contain between 5-6% alcohol by volume (ABV), but the alcohol content can vary significantly depending on the style, with some having 2% or higher and others with 10% or higher. What Makes A Beer A Lambic? Our meeting with the American beer importer and connoisseur Charles Finkel in the 1970s has turned the market segment of fruit beers upside down. Charles convinced us to export our Oude Kriek to the United States by boat. What we hadn’t thought about was that the swell of the waves would reactivate the fermentation causing the bottles to explode and the corks to pop out during the trip. A real scene from Tintin… To avoid that, we have developed an alternative production method for our kriek. We use a non-concentrated, unsweetened filtrate from freshly squeezed cherries that we macerate with lambic of at least one year before pasteurising everything.

This is how Kriek beer was meant to taste. We make it with 250 grams of fresh cherries per litre. Discover the pleasure of its pure, authentically fruity character: refreshing, soft and beautifully balanced. Kriek Boon brings you the taste of real cherries. Kriek does not need to be a Lambic. You could use other sour beers as a platform for your next recipe. There is much room for creativity. However, if you did do that, it would become a style of Kriek. Kriek vs. Gueuze 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? 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.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 have been adding cherries to our lambic for generations to obtain a beer with exceptional qualities. 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? Most people are happy with bog standard beer. They’re happy drinking Carling or Heineken, and I don’t mind that. Each to their own. However, if you are in the top 1% (and growing) of drinkers who want to discover, understand and appreciate the craft, quality and value that the best independent breweries create then we are here for you.

What Does Kriek Mean in English?

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. 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: