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3 Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek is a special Oude Kriek bottling made exclusively with young lambic and wild Belgian Schaerbeekse cherries. The lambic and cherries are aged together for four months before bottling. Though [http://www.3fonteinen.be/proef/oude-schaarbeekse-kriek.html 3 Fonteinen's] official website lists the ABV as 8%, all labels read 6%. Schaerbeekse Kriek is bottled in 75cl bottles and is available both in Europe and North America. | 3 Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek is a special Oude Kriek bottling made exclusively with young lambic and wild Belgian Schaerbeekse cherries. The lambic and cherries are aged together for four months before bottling. Though [http://www.3fonteinen.be/proef/oude-schaarbeekse-kriek.html 3 Fonteinen's] official website lists the ABV as 8%, all labels read 6%. Schaerbeekse Kriek is bottled in 75cl bottles and is available both in Europe and North America. | ||
| − | In Europe, the labels read "Oude Kriek van Sckaerbeekse Krieken - 35%". This is not an indication that only 35% of the cherries were | + | In Europe, the labels read "Oude Kriek van Sckaerbeekse Krieken - 35%". This is not an indication that only 35% of the cherries were Sckaerbeekse cherries. Rather, this is because the beer has 210g/l of cherries (35% of the 600L barrel are cherries). |
== History / Other Notes == | == History / Other Notes == | ||
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<u>European Bottle Text (Vintage):</u><br> | <u>European Bottle Text (Vintage):</u><br> | ||
| − | Young lambic with | + | Young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries added. Unfiltered. Spontaneous refermentation in the bottle. No colors or other additives. |
<u>European Bottle Text (Current):</u><br> | <u>European Bottle Text (Current):</u><br> | ||
| − | Young lambic with 35% | + | Young lambic with 35% Schaerbeekse cherries added. Unfiltered. Spontaneous refermentation in the bottle. No colors or other additives. Lambic is brewed from 60% malted barley, 40% wheat, hops, and water |
<u>US Import Bottle Text:</u><br> | <u>US Import Bottle Text:</u><br> | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 19 November 2014
Description
3 Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek is a special Oude Kriek bottling made exclusively with young lambic and wild Belgian Schaerbeekse cherries. The lambic and cherries are aged together for four months before bottling. Though 3 Fonteinen's official website lists the ABV as 8%, all labels read 6%. Schaerbeekse Kriek is bottled in 75cl bottles and is available both in Europe and North America.
In Europe, the labels read "Oude Kriek van Sckaerbeekse Krieken - 35%". This is not an indication that only 35% of the cherries were Sckaerbeekse cherries. Rather, this is because the beer has 210g/l of cherries (35% of the 600L barrel are cherries).
History / Other Notes
The brewery notes on their website that the production of this beer is often driven by the amount of Schaerbeekse cherries that can be sourced from local residents during the growing season. The Schaerbeekse Kriek cherries come from a tree that grows in the wild which is becoming increasingly scarce.[1]
Unsubstantiated Stories
There are unconfirmed reports that newer batches of Schaerbeekse Kriek will start being released in 37,5cl bottles. As of 2014, this has not yet happened.
Label
European Bottle Text (Vintage):
Young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries added. Unfiltered. Spontaneous refermentation in the bottle. No colors or other additives.
European Bottle Text (Current):
Young lambic with 35% Schaerbeekse cherries added. Unfiltered. Spontaneous refermentation in the bottle. No colors or other additives. Lambic is brewed from 60% malted barley, 40% wheat, hops, and water
US Import Bottle Text:
Made only with malt, wheat, hops, water, and whole ripe cherries, entirely spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts. A rare, completely natural, traditional lambic beer, with no added sugars, syrups, artificial colors or flavors. For ages, very rare Schaerbeek cherries have been prized by brewers for the deep rich color and flavor they give to Kriek beer.
Bottle Log
| Bottle Date (mm/dd/yyyy) | Bottle Size | Label / Notes | Image Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2003 | 750ml | Old label | N/A |
| 04/05/2004 | 750ml | N/A | |
| 03/01/2005 | 750ml | N/A | |
| 03/22/2006 | 750ml | N/A | |
| 10/17/2008 | 750ml | N/A | |
| 04/28/2010 | 750ml | N/A | |
| 04/26/2011 | 750ml | N/A |
References
- ↑ http://www.3fonteinen.be/proef/oude-schaarbeekse-kriek.html - 3 Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek
Photos
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