pFriem Oude Kriek

**Aroma:** “Nice tart and sweet cherry character. Some earthy spicy notes that add complexity. Moderate cherry notes. Slight tart note as it warms up. Strong sour cherry aroma.” **Flavor:** “The balance of the sweetness to the tartness in this beer is really nice. It is not too bold but the nice sharp lactic notes bring boldness to this beer. The carbonation is really nice and helps lift the beer as well. The sweet cherries help to finish the beer and keep it juicy and sweet. Very nice sour cherry character. Not too much barnyard, but still sour complexity.” **Overall:** “Very enjoyable and a nice balance of the tartness to the sweetness. The showcase of both the cherry and the lactic tartness was very nice. As it warms and the carbonation starts to dissipate, more of the cherry note comes out. Light goat and horse blanket.”

Aroma: “Bourbon and coffee. Hints of rich chocolate, sherry, some oak, light almond, coconut and vanilla.” Flavor: “A lot of things going on with the bourbon flavor—oak, maple, and vanilla. Very sweet throughout with a chewy backbone. The tart acidity from the fruit and the rounded character from the vanilla provide some balance, but this is a rich beer for sure. The chocolate and roast complement the brighter parts of the beer.” Overall: “No single flavor jumps out, which is a compliment, not a critique. The blending of the components into one coherent and delicious experience is testament to the skill of the brewers.”

Aroma: “Moderate bourbon and alcohol, strong cherry esters, and then the raisin comes through, and blends with the toasty, nutty, caramel malt character. The cinnamon is detectable, but is still balanced.” Flavor: “Big raisin esters. Sweet malt and cinnamon—almost graham cracker like. Alcohol heat builds in the finish, accentuated by the chili. There’s some dark fruit notes in malt, and a wine-like finish.” Overall: “Big flavors, high alcohol, it finishes rich and sweet but not cloying. This is a beer for sipping by the fireside.”