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New Belgium Transatlantique Kriek

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New Belgium Transatlantique Kriek

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A Fruit Beer formerly brewed by
New Belgium Brewing Company

Fort Collins, Colorado USA

bottled
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1933.51/5.03.5/5.06.3%94.3 Flute P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This Kriek ale began in the wooden vessels at Brouwerij Boon undergoing the natural alchemy that can only occur in the Lambic region of Belgium. There, fresh cherries were added. Then it embarked on a refrigerated, trans-Atlantic journey to New Belgium Brewing in Colorado, USA. Upon arrival, the intense cherry, cedary-lambic character of the Boon contribution was woven with an expansive, subtly floral fermented composition from New Belgium. The result? One epic blend.

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 WeeHeavySD (1564), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20

Apr 23, 2008  
12oz bottle bonus from Flaco Alto, shared with bikesandbeer. Poured into a flute. Pours oddly dark red. with some sediment floating in it, there is also a bright white ring. Nose is cherry, unclear if oxidation has occured. Taste is sweet and tart and overall pretty, nice. Can’t complain too much about it, it isn’t the best by any means but its nice. Lingering cough syrupy feeling which isn’t too unpleasent. Pretty nice, thanks Sebastian for the opportunity.

 JoeMcPhee (3643), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Thanks to eyedrinkale for bringing this one out. Deep ruddy colour. Thin white head. Aroma is quite rich and sweet. Bright cherries, some cherry pits/almondy character. Palate is quite thin, but it’s pleasant enough. Soft tartness with a light muskiness. Decent brew.


 puzzl (1651), New York, New York, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 26, 2008  
Bottle at Joe’s. 2004. Smells much of cherry cough syrup, with muddy chocolate in the middle. A small touch of tartness in the flavor is this beers only saving grace, as it is soon followed up with flavors of teriyaki chicken and chinese beef. Heh.


 Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Jun 26, 2008  
Bottle at JoeMcphee’s. Pours an orange amber body with an off white head. Aroma is cherries, wood, and something floral. Flavor is sweet cherries and pretty good but not sour or medicinal.


 sleepylopes (264), New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/102/513/20
Jun 24, 2008  
its a pale muddied pink with a clarity marred only by a few chunks of yeasty protein. aroma of sour cherries and pool water. well balanced and a flavor like European sour cherries jarred in juice.


 beastiefan2k (1065), Hicksville, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Another treat provided by EDA @ JoeMcPhee’s tasting. Color is rose brown. Aroma is all cherry cough drops, dead on. The taste was similar with some dirt water flavor. It was interesting but I would not really use the word "good" to describe it but again I am damn glad I got to try it.




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