"Easy" kriek advice

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  1. jrjordao

    jrjordao Aspirant (291) Feb 27, 2012 Portugal

    Hi guys,

    I moved to Brussels a while ago and have been trying some great beers. I still have a lot to go, though :wink:

    Anyway, I've been looking for a good kriek to offer a casual beer lover and wonder if some of you may help me in my search. So far I've tried Lindemans (too sweet), Cantillon (too sour) and Belle-Vue (ok sweetness, but a slight metalic aftertaste).

    The next I have on my list are Boon, Mort Subite and Timmermans "retro"/"tradicional". Any thoughts on these or any other good candidates?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 jrjordao, Feb 27, 2012
  2. lanbewardin

    lanbewardin Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2011 Belgium

    If they don't like Cantillon or Lindemans its probably a lost cause.

    But you could try the Kriek De Ranke, its still pretty sour but also a bit different than the traditional krieks and the sweetened krieks.
     
    #2 lanbewardin, Feb 27, 2012
  3. johndoe8

    johndoe8 Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2010 California

    did they try the lou pepe kriek? it's not as sour as the classic.
     
    #3 johndoe8, Feb 27, 2012
  4. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    My girlfriend dislikes most sours and enjoyed the LP Kriek. I would give that one a try.
     
    #4 Duffman929, Feb 27, 2012
  5. beerpirates

    beerpirates Initiate (0) May 4, 2010 Belgium

    Try the 3 F schaerbeekse kriek 75 cl , Very nice !
     
    #5 beerpirates, Feb 27, 2012
  6. jsanford

    jsanford Pooh-Bah (1,603) Feb 20, 2010 Georgia
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    Boon Kriek is a nice entry level. I still enjoy it from time to time!
     
    #6 jsanford, Feb 27, 2012
  7. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
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    I personally like the Liefmans Kriekbier as one to introduce people to - not too sweet and not too sour/funky.
     
    #7 dbrauneis, Feb 27, 2012
  8. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,807) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
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    If Cantillon's too intense, steer clear of Hanssens.

    Perhaps Girardin, 3 Fonteinen, on Lindemans Kriek Cuvee Rene?
     
    #8 woosterbill, Feb 27, 2012
  9. BeerThursdays

    BeerThursdays Savant (1,192) Feb 28, 2010 Delaware
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    Another vote for LP kriek. Nice cherry flavor, not over the top sour or sweet.
     
    #9 BeerThursdays, Feb 27, 2012
  10. callmemickey

    callmemickey Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Lindemans Kriek Cuvee Rene is probably spot on for an introduction to non-sweetened krieks.
     
    #10 callmemickey, Feb 27, 2012
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  11. BeerSingh

    BeerSingh Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2009 India

    Kriek De Ranke...first one that came to my mind. Its mindblowing.
     
    #11 BeerSingh, Feb 27, 2012
  12. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    fixed. :grinning:
     
    #12 xnicknj, Feb 27, 2012
  13. jrjordao

    jrjordao Aspirant (291) Feb 27, 2012 Portugal

    How, thanks you guys! :grinning:
     
    #13 jrjordao, Feb 27, 2012
  14. jrjordao

    jrjordao Aspirant (291) Feb 27, 2012 Portugal

    Regular or Oude?
     
    #14 jrjordao, Feb 27, 2012
  15. tbadiuk

    tbadiuk Pundit (814) Feb 9, 2009 Canada (MB)
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    The Oude is really good, along with Mariage Parfait.
     
    #15 tbadiuk, Feb 27, 2012
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  16. jrjordao

    jrjordao Aspirant (291) Feb 27, 2012 Portugal

    I heard Lou Pepe (Kriek and Framboise) and Fou' Foune are the least sour from Cantillon.
     
    #16 jrjordao, Feb 27, 2012
  17. Soonami

    Soonami Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Fou' Foune is definitely the most sour Cantillon.
     
    #17 Soonami, Feb 27, 2012
  18. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I was suggesting this. On tap its actually not bad. I didnt like my bottle(too vinegary), but the tap version was pretty sweet.
     
    #18 VncentLIFE, Feb 27, 2012
  19. jrjordao

    jrjordao Aspirant (291) Feb 27, 2012 Portugal

    Glad I asked, then! :slight_smile:
     
    #19 jrjordao, Feb 27, 2012
  20. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Mort Subite Kriek is pretty accessible and "easy".
     
    #20 herrburgess, Feb 27, 2012
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