Oude Kriek

Oude Kriek — Spontaneously Fermented Kriek — Hanssens Artisanaal

Oude Kriek is the Kriek crafted by Hanssens Artisanaal, one of the most respected producers in Pajottenland (Belgium). Oude Kriek is a blend of aged Lambic with the addition of cherries: as is often the case with fruit Lambics, it is produced by mixing one, two, and three-year-old Lambic. The fruit is typically added at mid-maturation, and the yeast with the bacteria ferment all the sugars from the fruit — the result is a sour, complex, and deeply fruity beer, where the cherry merges with the wild structure of the Lambic.

Technical Sheet

• Style: Oude Kriek (Spontaneously Fermented Kriek)
• Fruit: Cherries
• Composition: Blend of 1, 2, and 3-year-old Lambic
• Fermentation: Spontaneous with refermentation on the fruit
• Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
• Recommended Glass: Flute or chalice
• Producer: Hanssens Artisanaal — Pajottenland, Belgium

Sensory Profile

On the nose, it is fruity and wild: the cherries dominate with their characteristic acidity, on a funky and earthy base typical of Pajottenland Lambic. On the palate, it is sour and complex, with the fruit merging with the wild structure of the Lambic in a fascinating balance. The finish is long, sour, with a pleasant lingering memory of cherry and cellar.

Why Choose Oude Kriek Hanssens

• Hanssens Artisanaal — one of the most authentic producers in Pajottenland, with a tradition of producing top-quality Kriek
• Cherries on Lambic from different vintages — the blend of 1, 2, and 3-year-old Lambic ensures an aromatic complexity that a single Lambic could not achieve
• Authentic spontaneous fermentation — no artificial aromas, no coloring: just real fruit and wild Lambic
• The Kriek as it should be — sour, complex, fruity: the antithesis of sweetened industrial Krieks

Recommended Pairings

Blue cheeses, red fruit desserts, dark chocolate, cherry tart, foie gras. Perfect as a characterful aperitif or tasting beer.

Buy Oude Kriek online at Maltese.beer — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. Cherries, Lambic, Pajottenland: the authentic Kriek from Hanssens. Discover all Hanssens beers →