Verhaeghe Echte Kriekenbier

Brewed by Verhaeghe
Style: Sour Ale
Vichte, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Draught at The Rake at London Bridge (London), a deep ruby red with a large pillowy pink head. Cherries (of course) in the aroma, but not too strong, but with a very good lambic-like sourness. A beautifully sour palate, though maybe a little bit sugary int he finish. The cherry isn;t too strong again, with a tannin-like feeling left in the mouth. Didn’t quite live up to the look and the smell, but still very nice.

Typical intense sourness deftly balanced by sour cherries, but not overwhelmed by them. Beautiful scarlet pour with an abundance of beading. There’s a Christmas party going on in my glass. bright and lively spritziness on the tongue and throat going down...champagne-style. Very well done!

Sampled at the Southside Beer Expo. Cherry red body, with a thick parfait head. A refreshing cherry taste that isn’t cloying in sweetness.

Aroma is not too bad, slightly tart cherry flavors with a hint of jam. fizzy in mouth feel but quite nice

Bottled:
Sourly aroma, medium strong cherry note. Brillant red color. Flavor is light sourly with remarkable cherry flavor, that isn’t dominant. End is astringent with light notes of bitter almonds. Nice, but a hint to sweet.

Bottle from Once Upon a Vine, Richmond. Dullish brown pour with minimal crisp carbonation. Faint oak in the nose and dark cherry tartness, nothing too sharp. Oxidized and off-putting dry, vegetal finish. Some mild cherry and brune-ish flavors remain, but it’s gone medicinal.

On tap at Ølbaren. Pours red with a diminishing head. Sweet and sour with aromas of cherry, vinegar and a hint of glue. Fruity finish. A Japanese bloke had a sip of my glass and he told me it reminded him a lot of soy sauce?!?

Bottle. Red to purple color crystal clear. Pinkish head. No lacing. Nice cherry aroma. Sourish in flavor. A bit thin in body. Puckering. Decent. Thanks Cornboy!!