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Side Project Brewing Oude La Ruche Kriek (10 Year)
Saison 6 º
This complex Saison opens with an alluring bouquet of Meadowfoam Honey, offering floral marshmallow notes that weave through the punchy acidity of Balaton and Montmorency Cherries. A year in Missouri Oak and French Oak Pinot Noir barrels imparts delicate tannins and a refined vinous character. The native cultures introduce a rustic, spicy fermentation profile that complements the bright Michigan fruit. Every sip reveals layers of stone fruit and soft honeyed grain, finishing exceptionally dry with a lingering tartness. It is a masterful expression of wild fermentation, balancing the vibrant cherry character with the elegant structure of aged oak.
Appearance. Deep ruby red with shimmering garnet highlights; pours with a fine-beaded, light pink foam head that exhibits moderate retention. Unfiltered and naturally hazy.
Aroma. High intensity; dominant tart red cherry and cherry pit aromas. Subtle floral honey notes reminiscent of vanilla and toasted marshmallow. Earthy oak, soft Pinot Noir vinosity, and a spicy, peppery yeast character with light rustic funk.
Taste. Bracing tartness from the cherries leads the palate, supported by a lean, grainy malt base. The Meadowfoam Honey provides floral complexity rather than residual sweetness. Very dry, acidic finish with a spicy, tannic aftertaste of oak and fruit skins. Hop bitterness is low, as the acidity provides the primary balance.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high, effervescent carbonation. Crisp and prickly on the tongue with a slight drying astringency from the cherry skins and French oak tannins. Low alcohol warmth.
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