Taste Buds 144: Up a Kriek! (New Belgium Transatlantique Kriek)

From the Brewer: New Belgium Brewing and Brewerij Boon of Belgium have partnered together again to create Transatlantique Kriek a spontaneously fermented lambic ale made with Polish cherries. This authentic kriek beer began life in the oaken vessels at Frank Boons brewery in the Lembeek region of Belgium. After more than two years aging, Boons offering shipped across the Atlantic and found its way to the intuitive palate of New Belgiums Brewmaster Peter Bouckaert. After much sampling and internal consultation, Peter and his brew staff created a full-bodied golden lager to round out the light-bodied kriek. The cherry nose gives way to a pleasingly sour flash across the palate that rolls gently into a slightly sweet finish. Crisp, effervescent carbonation keeps the mouthfeel bright and delightfully tingly. The Beer Box Score * ABV: 8% From Us: From our lips (of Faith) to your ears. This brew crossed more than a creek (kriek get it?) to be made! And its not one you want to miss. Calling all beer making type folks pros and home brewers alike! Want your beers featured on the show? Email us at AlwaysHoppy@BeerTapTV.com. BEER TAP TV NEWS: We have lots of stuff in the works more giveaways, a new website, etc. But we cant let you know about them, or give you stuff, if we dont know who you are! So stay up to date on all things BTTV by registering here. Make sure you follow us on: Twitter: @ErikBoles Twitter: @EliShayotovich Twitter: @Dusty Frazier Twitter: @BeerTapTV Facebook: BeerTapTV

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YouTube | November 13, 2009

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