Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic 2023 Lambic – Kriek Belgium

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

4.3Untappd

Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic (2023) pours a vivid deep ruby-crimson with violet undertones, topped by a thin, airy blush-pink head that dissipates swiftly and leaves virtually no lacing — entirely characteristic of authentic spontaneous fermentation. On the nose, expect an expressive and complex bouquet: sun-ripened tart Morello cherries lead, woven with earthy barnyard funk, aged oak, wild yeasty phenols, and a subtle vinous mustiness that speaks directly to the brewery’s century-old lambic tradition. On the palate, the mouthfeel is light-bodied yet assertively lively, with a gentle but persistent effervescence driving the acidity forward.

A bracing wave of sour cherry arrives first, immediately undercut by the unmistakable dryness of aged lambic — bone-dry, puckering, and utterly uncompromising. Notes of tart gooseberry, cherry stone, earthy brett, and a whisper of vinegar add dimension. The finish is long, cleansing, and refreshingly acidic, with a lingering cherry-skin astringency. Beautifully approachable young for maximum fruit expression, yet fully capable of further cellar development. Rated 4.3/5 on Untappd (https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-kriek-100-lambic-bio-2023/5181935).

Food Pairing

The Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic 2023 finds a natural partner in aged hard cheeses — an Aged Comté or Gruyère AOP whose nutty, crystalline richness perfectly mirrors the beer’s tart cherry acidity and wild brett complexity. For a second pairing, serve alongside a dark chocolate fondant with griotte cherry coulis, where bittersweet cocoa amplifies the lambic’s fruit depth while cleansing the palate between bites.

Cantillon Kriek 100% Lambic (2023)