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Guest Review: St. Louis Kriek Lambic

 

  • Brewery: Van Honsebrouck
  • Country: Belgium
  • Style: Fruit Lambic
  • ABV: 4%
  • Size: 250 ml
  • Bought from: Aufsturz, Berlin, 2.8€
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    Here is another guest review from Pia, who will be reviewing another cherry lambic, St. Louis Kriek, that she had in Berlin. This spontaneously fermented beer is matured with the pulp of morello cherries, and should be available to buy in most major supermarkets here in Finland. Let’s see what she thinks about it!

    [easyreview title=”St. Louis Kriek” cat1title=”Appearance” cat1detail=”The beer has a dark ruby red color and a slightly pink head that quickly collapses, leaving a little lacing along the glass.” cat1rating=”4″ cat2title=”Smell” cat2detail=”Strong, at first sour then sweet, essence-like cherry aroma.” cat2rating=”2″ cat3title=”Taste” cat3detail=”Watery taste with a mild taste of cherry, not very sweet nor sour, slight aftertaste of alcohol.” cat3rating=”2″ cat4title=”Mouthfeel” cat4detail=”The beer is light, dry and has a moderately high carbonation level.” cat4rating=”4″ summary=”Fresh and strong taste, that was a bit too artificial for my taste. Would possibly buy again because of pleasant feel and taste that gets better (stronger cherry taste) as you drink it. Maybe mine was slightly too cold?”]

    Thanks Pia for the review!

    Guest Review: Lindemans Kriek

     

  • Brewery: Lindemans
  • Country: Belgium
  • Style: Fruit Lambic
  • ABV: 3.5%
  • Size: 250 ml
  • Bought from: K-Citymarket, 2.60€
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    Today it’s time for this blog’s first guest review, as my girlfriend Pia will be reviewing a kriek (cherry lambic). I’m not a great fan of fruit beers myself, so she will be reviewing this one. This spontaneously fermented beer is brewed with malt, wheat, hops, yeast, cherries, cherry juice, sugar, and cherry aroma. Let’s see what she thinks about it!

    [easyreview title=”Lindemans Kriek” cat1title=”Appearance” cat1detail=”The beer has a nice ruby red color and a pink-colored head, that collapses quickly, leaving some lacing on the glass.” cat1rating=”4″ cat2title=”Smell” cat2detail=”Aroma is acidic with tones of cherries (slightly artificial cherry tones).” cat2rating=”3″ cat3title=”Taste” cat3detail=”The flavour is similar to the aroma, with a tart cherry flavour (quite natural-tasting) dominating. The beer leaves a strange aftertaste, that is difficult to describe.” cat3rating=”3″ cat4title=”Mouthfeel” cat4detail=”The beer has light body with a moderate level of carbonation, and it leaves a dry and sour finish.” cat4rating=”3″ summary=”Not the best Kriek I’ve tasted but nice and fresh on a hot day. I like the authentic cherry flavor, even though the beer contains artificial flavouring. Not too sweet but slightly too acidic for my personal taste. Would buy again because of its natural taste and inexpensive price.”]


    Pia and Mimi reviewing the beer.

    Thanks Pia for the review!