Beer Review: Kriek Boon

Name: Kriek Boon

ABV: 4% 

Brewery: Brouwerij Boon

Style: Fruit Beer (Lambic)

Location: Lembeek, Belgium 

Aroma: Cherries dominate through out followed by hints of oak, liquoriche, vanilla and almonds.

Colour: Deep red with a thin pink coloured head. 

Taste: Tart and sweet flavours are easily balanced, while the high cherry content makes up for much of the body and character. There is a touch of hoppy bitterness in the background with a lacing of oak which noticeable comes through in the aftertaste. The mouthfeel is jammy and cloying, while intensifying the flavours as it goes along.

Verdict: Refreshing, decidely fruity and well balanced in the flavours. This old school Lambic shows any modern craft brewer how a sour beer should be made.

Rating: 8/10