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Kriek

Alesong Brewing & Blending

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Eugene, OR


Tavour Rating

4.1

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Style

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Kriek

ABV

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7.8%

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A Note on This Beer

For the 2021 release of Kriek, Alesong molded their Lambic-inspired beer in the Belgian tradition by using “mountains” of whole cherries — just like those European masters used to do! 

Alesong also made this Kriek their very own by adding a distinct, Pacific Northwest spin. They used cherries grown near Hood River for a taste of Oregon terroir. And, new for 2021, the brewers finished it on rich vanilla for a touch of natural sweetness! 

Many modern brewers choose to simply use cherry juice to flavor their Krieks, but Alesong kept the cherries intact during the maturation process.

This imparts a deep, stone-fruit juiciness and hints of nutty almond to the dry and effervescent Brett Saison and Blonde Sour base. Every sip flows with cascades of sweet and sour cherry complexity! 

With its sumptuous blend of real PNW cherry and vanilla, there’s a subtle nuance of fresh-baked cherry pie to every sip, elevated by dimensions of funky tang. Plus, a whisper of warm oakiness comes through on the finish from aging in French oak barrels. 

Usually, you’d have to live in Oregon for a chance to try this vermillion-hued beauty. But today, snagging a sip is as easy as putting a bottle or two in your crate!  

Alesong just made 2 of Sip magazine’s Top 10 Oregon Beers for 2020, and won Gold for Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer at the 2020 Best of Craft Beer Awards! 

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Reviews

4.1

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638 Ratings

james3203

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4.0
Good Kriek, was expecting more cherry flavor. Barnyardy/Horseblanket slight sourness on the pallet.
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mike42

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4.5
Pretty tart but very good!
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logan353

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2.5
Flavors were okay, but too much on the sour side with not enough funk. okay, may do better with a couple years of age to Mellow the sour. slightly better than the stonefruit sour due to the cherry lending itself better to the sour and the vanilla mellowing it slightly.
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kristie92

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4.0
Very tangy and lots of flavor!
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zack742

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5.0
Wish I had 2
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Dome

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5.0
The cherries and vanilla mellow out the sour nicely
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evan1497

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4.5
This beer tastes exactly as advertised. Bright tart cherry flavors balance well with the vanilla and the funk from the barrels. Well done!
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bryce554

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4.5
Very nice and juicy aromas of cherries. Fantastic sour flavors. Lush mouthfeel. Wonderful, full lingering flavors of cherries and vanilla. I’m actually not sure what makes a Kriek a Kriek as this is my first in recent memory, but this is a very fine beer.
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JLindsay32

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4.25
Tart Cherry, Cherry Pie, Bright
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dbargas01

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3.0
Very Tart
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mrkantz

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3.75
Good funk. Tart and dry, no over the top American vinegar. Really solid American kriek.
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trent345

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4.25
Very nice cherry tartness
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zach2412

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4.25
Packs a punch, and so delicious
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joe15283

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4.25
Aroma of tart cherries and light funkiness. Taste follows aroma with the acidic tartness standing out. Cannot find the oak or vanilla. However, the vanilla might be softening the tartness a bit.
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c4FatTony

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4.0
I didn't get much of the vanilla, but the cherry in this was really good. It's heavy and a nice slow drink by the fire.
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andy1625

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4.0
Couldn’t find the vanilla. Very tart.
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davidwm

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3.75
Just a bit too oaked for my taste.
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Seanze

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5.0
smooth and full of flavor, fantastic brew
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