To make Schaarbeekse Kriek - Blend No. 73, the Belgian brewmasters conditioned one- and two- year Lambics in barrels for 14 months with locally grown Schaarbeekse cherries. Then they blended them together to achieve an average age of more than two and a half years. 

The sour fruits come from a community of families near the brewery, most with just a few heirloom Schaarbeekse trees in their yards. These neighbors hand harvest the cherries, ensuring that each one is picked at its ideal ripeness. The result of that care is a stunning sipper with complex fragrances and flavors.