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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen 3 Fonteinen Schaarbeekse Kriek Oogst 2022 (season 22|23) Blend No. 78
Fruit Lambic 8.4 º
This exceptional Fruit Lambic showcases the pinnacle of spontaneous fermentation, blending a high concentration of handpicked Schaarbeekse sour cherries with exceptionally aged lambik. The sensory profile is dominated by the intense, multi-dimensional character of the fruit, delivering deep notes of dark cherry skins and a distinct almond-like nuttiness derived from the pits during the twelve-month maceration. The 3 Fonteinen house character provides a complex backdrop of barnyard funk, aged leather, and dusty hay. With a weighted average age of 34 months, the beer displays a refined, sharp acidity and structural elegance, finishing bone-dry with a lingering, vibrant tartness.
Appearance. Deep ruby to garnet red with vivid purple highlights; clear to brilliant clarity. Displays a thick, rocky, pink-tinted mousse-like head with excellent retention and fine lacing.
Aroma. High intensity; dominant aromas of fermented Schaarbeekse cherries and marzipan. Complex wild yeast character provides notes of horse blanket, wet hay, and aged oak. High lactic acidity is present, with no hop aroma or diacetyl.
Taste. Initial impression is sharply tart and refreshing. Powerful flavors of sour cherry and dark stone fruit are balanced by a structural wood character and cherry pit bitterness. The malt profile is nearly imperceptible, appearing only as a faint, crackery backbone. Bitterness is very low, as the aged hops provide only preservative qualities. The finish is bone-dry, acidic, and exceptionally clean with a long-lasting fruit aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high, sparkling carbonation that provides a prickly sensation. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, alongside a light tannic astringency from the fruit skins and long oak aging.
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