Het Boerenerf Zomerkriek

Zomerkriek from Het Boerenerf is a seasonal lambic-based fruit beer crafted with organic sour cherries and about 35% fresh cider. The cherries are macerated in lambic for several months, with the blend continuing to age in oak barrels before a final pre-bottling mix with cider.

The pour is a deep ruby-red, reflecting its cherry-forward character. Aromas and flavors include ripe tart cherry, apple, wood, mild barnyard funk, and soft acidity. The palate is lively and tart, with fruit intensity balanced by cider freshness and a touch of oak-derived tannin . Minimize sweetness — this is a more restrained, refreshing take on kriek.

People describe it as vibrant, textural, and palate-cleansing — praise for its balance between fruity and sour elements. It’s unfiltered, non-pasteurized, and fully farm-brewed, with spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels before bottling at the farm.

Best served cool in a tulip glass, it makes a lovely aperitif or pairs well with light cheese, seafood, charcuterie, and summer fruit desserts. A short bottle-age can further harmonize funk, fruit, and acidity, but it’s also ready to drink fresh.