98
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
San Diego, CA
What Our Editors Thought
“Light pink foam that lingers, gorgeous magenta body. Cherry-and-cereal aroma, with a bit of tart cherry depth and a light herbal note. Rich but tart in the flavor with layered cherry—fruit, pie, juice. Finishes with an earthy fullness.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Bright cherry and almond nose. Fantastic balance of juicy, ripe cherry, subtle spice and tannins, layered with balanced acidity and sweetness that produce a soft, layered finish and beautiful depth. Not too sweet, not too sour, a great showcase of ripe cherry with some subtle underlying beer character to add depth. Love it.”
What the Brewers Say
“Belgian-style kriek, blending different vintages of lambic-style ales aged on oak with rare Schaer-beek cherries grown locally from seedlings originally brought over from Belgium.”
Review printed in: Best in Beer 2025
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: September 3, 2025