Oude Kriek - Hanssens Artisanaal bvba

deapokid

Pennsylvania

3.83/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Liquid is a deep cranberry color. Carbonation is almost non-existent (much like their Gueuze), leaving no head or lacing... or excitement. I was a bit unimpressed by the stillness, but there was still something about this purplish liquid that was mysterious and intriguing.

Aroma is bursting with a dry cheese stank. It's aggressive and super funky, reminding me of the 2-month old sharp provolone I just threw out last weekend.

Wow! This is one tart SOB. Vinegar and cherry blend together for a concentrated sour blast. The ending is very dry and musky, but it never cuts into that initial tart wave, which is so powerful that its warmth resonates for a long time after. As the liquid warms, a certain nuttiness comes out, which adds another level of complexity. I'm really taken by the balance and tastiness, after being a little unimpressed by the visual and aromatic aspects.

Oddly enough, the lack of carbonation might show the balance off more on the tongue. It's also rather drinkable, once again proving that you can't judge a book by its cover... or smell.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2011 01:42:42 | More by deapokid

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-17-2013 02:52:40 | More by FUwolfpacker

bcm75

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-15-2013 21:01:30 | More by bcm75

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

06-12-2013 01:45:42 | More by randylangford

BubbleBobble

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-09-2013 00:41:52 | More by BubbleBobble

AdamP

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-06-2013 15:56:12 | More by AdamP

Lare453

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-03-2013 00:13:04 | More by Lare453

Tucquan

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Had this on 2013-06-02 in Columbia, PA. Thanks to Matador677 for the bottle

A - Ruby pink with a 1-finger white head and mild lacing.

S - Sour cherries, citrus, straw, funk. Bold.

T - Much like the aroma. Sour cherry, light malt, lemon flesh, funky.. Good and sour/tart but no vinegar, which I appreciate. Well done.

M - Light-medium body and medium carbonation. Dries nicely.

O - Very nice example of a sour kriek. My wife really enjoyed it too. Worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 22:11:50 | More by Tucquan

ystazi

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

06-02-2013 00:51:33 | More by ystazi

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-28-2013 19:18:56 | More by tom10101

AngusOg

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-24-2013 14:26:50 | More by AngusOg

Fireslayer

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-21-2013 02:03:54 | More by Fireslayer

hotsudge

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-18-2013 03:00:05 | More by hotsudge

BobaFret

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-18-2013 02:16:08 | More by BobaFret

cnbrown313

Illinois

4.39/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 750ml cork and cage bottle into a wine glass

A - Beautiful looking beer! Ruby red with a nice 1 finger off white head that sticks around for a bit and leaves some lacing.

S - Smells like lemons and tart cherries with a little bit of barnyard funk

T - Very tart and acidic up front. You have to be ready for a big, sour, beer - but this doesn't disappoint. The tart cherry flavor that follows is nicely balanced by a little bit of barnyard funk at the end.

M - Dry mouth feel, with a nice, fine carbonation. Maybe not as nice as a 3F or Cantillon, but good.

O - I'm glad that I gave this one a go. When I have an itch for a good sour kriek I will likely revisit this again!

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 12:29:31 | More by cnbrown313

cfrances33

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-11-2013 15:08:37 | More by cfrances33

aztraz

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-07-2013 18:04:49 | More by aztraz

tehzachatak

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-05-2013 23:13:07 | More by tehzachatak

Archemedies

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-05-2013 13:14:27 | More by Archemedies

Yung_Phuk

Russian Federation

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-02-2013 08:52:16 | More by Yung_Phuk

Noyt

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

04-27-2013 22:29:34 | More by Noyt

deebo

Minnesota

3.13/5  rDev -23.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

A fresh bottle. Pours a very dark red with a non-existant head. This beer is very acidic. Acid is predominantly acetic. This dominates but of course there is plently of funk but also notes of smoky oak and even some raw meat. Overall, a decent kriek but a little over the top with too much vinegar taste.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 01:25:03 | More by deebo

ThreeFishes

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-15-2013 20:30:49 | More by ThreeFishes

mtbdonn

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-13-2013 20:29:13 | More by mtbdonn

Beerenauslese

California

3.65/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle has been cellared two years. Bottle opened with no pop. Nice garnet color. Little/no carbonation.

Smells of vinegar with some cherry fruit.

Tastes like Mother Funker on cherries. Very acetic-could use this to make salad dressing. Not mouth puckering though, and there is a good flavor of cherries.

Body is light, no carbonation, and stickiness doesn't make a good mouthfeel.

Overall, this is too sour and the acetic acid is too strong, detracting from the cherry and funk aspects. Clearly, I didn't do this any favor by cellaring two years. Hope to try this again fresher/on cask.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 21:53:25 | More by Beerenauslese