Considering how backassward much of this State is, a pleasant surprise last year was when the politicos finally allowed high gravity (high alcohol) beer to be sold. For those who love beer, this meant we could all now sample and enjoy a myriad of Belgian ales and beers, not to mention some domestic variations on that theme. I usually pick up a single high grav on my way home and really take the time to taste it and "understand" it quietly before I have dinner.
This Kriekenbier (cherry beer) is odd, but very refreshing. More like a soda than a beer, with a ruby red colour and very little head. It has a really sour kick that some might not like, but I kinda liked it. Not as sweet as you might expect, but very cherry indeed; maybe too cherry. I've had some cherry lambics that were not as good, however. Good really cold after being out in the heat of summer. 3.5 out of 5. Worth a try.
08-09-2006, 12:19 PM
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