The historic brewing masterminds at Belgium's Brouwerij Corsendonk are serving up an absolute masterpiece of liquid poetry with their Dubbel Kriek. This brilliant creation cleverly bridges the gap between a rich, traditional Belgian Dubbel and a vibrant fruit lambic, resulting in a deeply complex brew that completely captures the imagination. It pours a stunning, deep ruby-brown hue with a fluffy, pinkish-tan foam crown. On the nose, it hits you with a highly expressive aromatic payload of sweet-and-sour dark cherries, brown sugar, and warm baking spices, backed by a subtle, earthy yeast complexity. The palate is medium-to-full bodied and wonderfully smooth, layering decadent, jammy black cherry sweetness against a robust, toasted malt backbone. Driving forward with a gentle, mouth-watering natural fruit acidity, it finishes incredibly clean, balanced, and sophisticated. It is an extraordinary dessert pairing or standalone sipper.
Style: Fruit Lambic / Dubbel
Brewery: Brouwerij Corsendonk
Region: Turnhout, Belgium
ABV: 8.5%
Vol: 330ml