{"product_id":"oude-kriek-magnum","title":"Oude Kriek - Magnum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOude Kriek — Magnum 1.5L — 3 Fonteinen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOude Kriek Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eKriek\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e3 Fonteinen\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 liter\u003c\/strong\u003e format — the size that does it the most justice and is best suited for aging for years or even decades. A blend of Lambic aged one and at least two years, to which between \u003cstrong\u003e300 and 400 grams per liter of griotte\u003c\/strong\u003e — the typical fruit from Schaerbeek, a neighborhood in Brussels, halfway between cherries and sour cherries — is added whole, without pitting it first. The flavors are very intense: not only on the fruity profile but also on the acidity and the wild aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe griotte from Schaerbeek: why they are special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egriotte from Schaerbeek\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nearly extinct variety of sour cherry, historically grown in the Schaerbeek neighborhood of Brussels. Small, sour, intensely flavored — they are the traditional ingredient of the great Kriek from Pajottenland. 3 Fonteinen uses them whole, with the pit, to extract tannins and aromatic complexity during maceration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oude Kriek (spontaneously fermented Kriek)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnum 1.5 liters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griotte from Schaerbeek (300–400 g\/l), whole with pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of Lambic aged 1 and 2+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be aged for years or decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flute or wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Fonteinen — Pajottenland, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavors are very intense on all fronts: the fruity profile of the griotte is powerful and authentic, the acidity is sharp and clean, and the wild aspect — damp cellar, leather, funky — adds a complexity that only the Lambic from Pajottenland can provide. With aging, the flavors integrate and round out, revealing new layers of complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Magnum format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ideal format for aging\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Magnum is the most suitable size for long-term storage: years or even decades in the cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands out on the table\u003c\/strong\u003e — a Magnum always makes a statement: perfect for big occasions and important gatherings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 Fonteinen\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most respected Lambic producers in the world, with absolute precision in blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriotte from Schaerbeek\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most prized cherry variety for traditional Kriek, used whole for maximum complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged blue cheeses, foie gras, red fruit desserts, dark chocolate, cherry tart. Perfect as a collectible beer, as a gift, or for sharing on special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Oude Kriek Magnum online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy, secure packaging guaranteed. Griotte from Schaerbeek, 1.5L, 3 Fonteinen: the collectible Kriek. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/3-fonteinen\"\u003eDiscover all 3 Fonteinen beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3 Fonteinen","offers":[{"title":"Magnum 150 cl","offer_id":43729568399535,"sku":"AB5471","price":76.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/3fonteinen_oudekriekmagnum.webp?v=1772366754","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/oude-kriek-magnum","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}