Boon Oude Kriek
Brouwerij Boon
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- From:
- Brouwerij Boon
- Belgium
- Style:
- Lambic - Fruit
Ranked #102 - ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #10,240 - Avg:
- 4.02 | pDev: 10.7%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 10, 2021
- Added:
- Jan 14, 2003
- Wants:
- 20
- Gots:
- 27
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Notes:
Again, the basic old and young lambic are matured in oak casks. But here we add to one year-old lambic about 400 grams of real cherries per litre. This creates a second fermentation in the casks. Oude Kriek Boon then undergoes a further fermentation in the bottle and has an alcohol volume of 6.5%. After several months, the flavour has matured to the desired taste.
Oude Kriek Boon is a test of your patience. It should lie about 2 years in the bottle. At first, it tastes of fruit, especially sour cherries. Oude Kriek Boon eventually evolves into a deep taste reminiscent of Port or Madeira wine. This is kriek at its best.
Oude Kriek Boon is a test of your patience. It should lie about 2 years in the bottle. At first, it tastes of fruit, especially sour cherries. Oude Kriek Boon eventually evolves into a deep taste reminiscent of Port or Madeira wine. This is kriek at its best.
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3.95 by TMoney2591 from Illinois on Dec 10, 2021
3.89 by ElGallo from New Hampshire on Jun 14, 2021
4.22/5 rDev +5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Sigmund from Norway
Shared 375 ml green bottle at local tasting. 2008 vintage. Deep red colour, small pink head. Lovely aroma of sour cherries and farmhouse, hints of marzipan. Fine flavour too, sour cherries but not lemony, hints of almonds. Harmonious and pleasant.
May 13, 2021
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Sigmund from Norway
Shared 375 ml green bottle at local tasting. 2008 vintage. Deep red colour, small pink head. Lovely aroma of sour cherries and farmhouse, hints of marzipan. Fine flavour too, sour cherries but not lemony, hints of almonds. Harmonious and pleasant.
May 13, 2021
3.9 by DvdP from Netherlands on Dec 05, 2020
4.06 by Scottsbeer from Florida on Oct 17, 2019
4.25 by NickThePyro from Washington on Sep 11, 2019
4 by Quafftastic from Virginia on May 15, 2019
3.89 by vfgccp from New York on May 05, 2019
4.03 by dcotom from Iowa on Sep 30, 2018
4.1/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by StJamesGate from New York
Purple foam over garnet; sandalwood, pomegranate and balsamic nose; big juicy berries that cuts dry with a touch of funk, fizzy + clean, slight tin.
4 4 4.25 4 4
Lots of round fruit. A depth that’s maybe more earthy than funky. Mature, but I'm guessing not a home run next to Mariage Parfait Kriek.
2nd tasting: Auburn; oaky vanilla nose; pomegranate + red currants plus bitterness from cherry stones; sharp.
Deeper + tarter than Kriek Boon - more about wood than funk. Bitter + thin with one note tartness next to Mariage Parfait, though, but comes into its own for intricate fruit.
Quite rightly, the middle of the range.
May 21, 2018
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by StJamesGate from New York
Purple foam over garnet; sandalwood, pomegranate and balsamic nose; big juicy berries that cuts dry with a touch of funk, fizzy + clean, slight tin.
4 4 4.25 4 4
Lots of round fruit. A depth that’s maybe more earthy than funky. Mature, but I'm guessing not a home run next to Mariage Parfait Kriek.
2nd tasting: Auburn; oaky vanilla nose; pomegranate + red currants plus bitterness from cherry stones; sharp.
Deeper + tarter than Kriek Boon - more about wood than funk. Bitter + thin with one note tartness next to Mariage Parfait, though, but comes into its own for intricate fruit.
Quite rightly, the middle of the range.
May 21, 2018
4 by shelby415 from Oregon on May 11, 2018
4.24 by stephenlee from England on Feb 17, 2018
4 by paulish from New York on Feb 02, 2018
4 by YalovaIA from Iowa on Nov 11, 2017
5 by redfox405 from California on Oct 08, 2017
4.16/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
by mothman from Minnesota
On tap at zwanze day 2017. Vibrant ruby red. Light pink head.
Lots of cherries, but too sweet and syrupy and not enough funk or tartness.
I didn't finish my pour of this one. 3.0
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OK 2009 on draft in Rome consumed 1/18
Light pink head. Dark ruby color.
Tons of great funk here that melds with cherries that have been toned down quiet a bit. Not medicinal at all. No sweetness. This beer is completely different than the fresh draft version I had. Very impressed with this one. 4.4
Sep 24, 2017
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
by mothman from Minnesota
On tap at zwanze day 2017. Vibrant ruby red. Light pink head.
Lots of cherries, but too sweet and syrupy and not enough funk or tartness.
I didn't finish my pour of this one. 3.0
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OK 2009 on draft in Rome consumed 1/18
Light pink head. Dark ruby color.
Tons of great funk here that melds with cherries that have been toned down quiet a bit. Not medicinal at all. No sweetness. This beer is completely different than the fresh draft version I had. Very impressed with this one. 4.4
Sep 24, 2017
4.15/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Rimbimhoot from Illinois
Sweet cherry, pie crust, very light tartness, cranberry, earthy, hint of chalkiness
Sep 01, 2017
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by Rimbimhoot from Illinois
Sweet cherry, pie crust, very light tartness, cranberry, earthy, hint of chalkiness
Sep 01, 2017
4.04 by joaopmgoncalves from Portugal on Jul 08, 2017
4.03 by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania on May 29, 2017
4.1 by Sparky44 from Illinois on May 13, 2017
4.28 by Zach136 from Georgia on Apr 21, 2017
4.01/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
by heygeebee from Australia
Lovely pour, very fizzy, great head over raspberry coloured body.
Muted aromas.... some cherry some funk
Taste is much much better ... more like a gueuze with cherry notes than a real kriek... nice and sour tho...
Mouthfeel, light and delicate, to die for.
Overlall really light and drinkable- ooops it's 6.5%
Feb 24, 2017
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
by heygeebee from Australia
Lovely pour, very fizzy, great head over raspberry coloured body.
Muted aromas.... some cherry some funk
Taste is much much better ... more like a gueuze with cherry notes than a real kriek... nice and sour tho...
Mouthfeel, light and delicate, to die for.
Overlall really light and drinkable- ooops it's 6.5%
Feb 24, 2017
4.1/5 rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Marius from Netherlands
Samled at Beertemple. Dark ruby pour, clear, with a fine pinkish head. Smells like macerated cherries and lambic funk. The taste is light sour and sweet, with strong cherry notes. Light carbnation, light body and a sweet and sour fruity aftertaste.
Nov 11, 2016
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Marius from Netherlands
Samled at Beertemple. Dark ruby pour, clear, with a fine pinkish head. Smells like macerated cherries and lambic funk. The taste is light sour and sweet, with strong cherry notes. Light carbnation, light body and a sweet and sour fruity aftertaste.
Nov 11, 2016
4.09 by FatsoSvuLLo from Sweden on Nov 04, 2016
4.06 by largadeer from California on Jul 25, 2016
4.25 by life_of_agony from Australia on Jul 23, 2016
4.37 by Korbynlehr from Kentucky on Jul 10, 2016
4.24 by Silke_Neryn from Sweden on Jun 28, 2016
4.12 by DrMindbender from South Carolina on Jun 07, 2016
4 by tykechandler from Kentucky on Jun 01, 2016
4.02 by Deltoro from Florida on Apr 27, 2016
4 by shoegueuze from California on Apr 23, 2016
3.25 by atrocity from Virginia on Apr 21, 2016
4.15 by Jeff412pgh from Pennsylvania on Mar 17, 2016
4.1 by Willyd81 from Illinois on Mar 15, 2016
4.15 by HopBelT from Belgium on Feb 21, 2016
4.09 by steverx8 from England on Feb 13, 2016
4/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by DJ-Hophead from England
375 ml bottle Beergium - Pours dark cherry with a light cherry coloured foamy head. Nice lacing. Medium carbonation. Smell - over ripened fruits. Taste - Tart foretaste with a bready, cherry slightly bitter aftertaste. Very nice kriek.
Jan 02, 2016
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by DJ-Hophead from England
375 ml bottle Beergium - Pours dark cherry with a light cherry coloured foamy head. Nice lacing. Medium carbonation. Smell - over ripened fruits. Taste - Tart foretaste with a bready, cherry slightly bitter aftertaste. Very nice kriek.
Jan 02, 2016
4 by brittanylicious from Indiana on Dec 28, 2015
4 by heysuz from Indiana on Dec 28, 2015
Boon Oude Kriek from Brouwerij Boon
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
197 ratings