Cascade Kriek Ale - Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub

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rAvg: 4.24
pDev: 9.43%
Reviews: 238
Hads: 253

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Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub

Oregon, United States

Style | ABV
Flanders Red Ale | 7.10% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (222), on-tap (16).

Notes:
"Our Kriek spends over six months in lactic fermentation and aging in oak barrels. This NW style sour red ale is fermented for eight months with fresh whole Bing and sour pie cherries."

Note:
Kriek 2007 = 6.6% ABV
Kriek 2008 = 8.1% ABV
Kriek 2009 = 7.3% ABV
Kriek 2010 = 7.1% ABV

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Jason

Massachusetts

4/5 rDev -5.7%

01-12-2013 05:53:33 | More by Jason

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3.93/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

From BeerAdvocate Magazine Volume II, Issue I:

Wow, the Northwest seems to be booming with Belgian-inspired beers. This one has more head retention than expected and decent clarity in the chestnut-colored brew. Such a wonderful aroma of fresh cherries and a faint tartness with suggestions of nutmeg and baked pie crust. Think cherry pie. The unsurpassed smoothness feigns a bigger body for a second. Lots of cherry flavor up front with an ample tartness and deserving sweetness, hints of oak and bready grain are noticeable. Hops are laidback. The lactic twang is there but not overpowering at all. Very faint char from the barrel, or is it the grain?

Yet another American brewer that gets it when it comes to Belgian beer. You have to wonder what a few years of cellaring will do to this beer. Either way, its good while it lasts. Seek this one out.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2009 16:48:57 | More by BeerAdvocate

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bbadger

Texas

4.25/5 rDev +0.2%

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4.5/5 rDev +6.1%

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4.5/5 rDev +6.1%

05-15-2013 00:45:20 | More by jkane101

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5/5 rDev +17.9%

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4.25/5 rDev +0.2%

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4.5/5 rDev +6.1%

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3.5/5 rDev -17.5%

05-10-2013 16:23:45 | More by twenty5

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4.25/5 rDev +0.2%

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GJ40

North Carolina

4.5/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Sampled in a chalice from a 750ml bottle purchased at Triangle Wine. 2011 Project.

Reddish brown with a haze and minimal head. Fantastic aroma with sweet and sour cherries. Flavors follow closely with loads of sour cherries and a hint of sweetness while still remaining on the drier side. A nice sour bite without it being completely dominant. The fruit flavors also play a key role with their depth and complexity. The consistency and carbonation are moderate with a smooth and silky finish.

This is an outstanding beer with a great combination of sour bite and fruit flavors. I liked it more and more with each sip. But with a significantly higher price than Rodenbach Grand Cru, I wouldn't make it a regular thing.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 09:42:40 | More by GJ40