Boerenerf Kriek Amarone 750 ml

Boernerf Kriek Amarone

Kriek Lambic

Blended By:  Boernerf

Country:  Belgium

Style:  Lambic

ABV: 7%

Beer Advocate Rating: 83

The Kriek Amarone is a blend of lambics macerated with three varieties of organically grown cherries.  It is then fermented and aged in Amarone wine barrels (Boticella).  After maceration the blend was further aged in a foeder. 

Food Pairings:
It complements both sweet and savory dishes, particularly those featuring cherries, other fruits, or rich, creamy flavors. Examples include chocolate desserts, panna cotta, glazed ham, duck, venison with sour cherry sauce, goat cheese, and even certain types of cheesecake

Brewery Information:

The story of Boerenerf begins at Sollenberg, an ancient hamlet that traces its origins back to the 15th century. At that time, there were only two farms, an inn, a watermill and a brewery. Brewing began in 1864, during the rise of Gueuze in the 19th century. For four generations and over a period of 100 years, lambic beer was brewed at Sollenberg.

The decline of Gueuze (1960-1990) marked a period when many old breweries were closed – including Sollenberg. However, the recent worldwide interest in authentic Gueuze brewing and blending breathed new life into the style. Fortunately, many artifacts were saved, including old glasses, bottles and crates, preserving the heritage of both brewers and farmers.

Branded as Boerenerf, it is now a blending facility and receives lambic wort from 5 different lambic brewers: 3 Fonteinen, De Troch, Lindemans, Den Herberg and Angerik. In 2021, their first release sourced only ingredients sourced from the Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. Boerenerf's ambition remains to work as locally and organically as possible.