2012 Kriek Ale
Cascade Brewing

Sample Date
Jun29
2014
Bottle Number
379
Brewed In
Portland
Oregon
ABV
7.2%
Season
Fall
IBU
?
Rating
Tasting Notes
This NW style sour ale is a blend of red ales aged in oak barrels for up to eight months, then aged on fresh Bing and sour pie cherries for an additional eight months. Aromas of rich, dark cherries, oak and slight hints of cinnamon are noticed up front. Dark, tart cherries and light spice notes dance on the palate and lead to a rich, dark, tart sparkling finish of dark cherries and oak.
Like most other Cascade beers I've tried, the Kriek is absolutely delicious. Strong tart cherry flavor and intense sourness. Dry and spicy on the end, with an underlying "funk" that adds some nice complexity to the mix. Really, really great... if you're a sour beer fan, definitely don't let this one pass you by.
Cascade Kriek 2014-06-29 Oregon Beer Project Rating: 5 out of 5
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