Sam Adams American Kriek - Friday Beer O'Clock Selection for 3-12-2010
For this week's Beer O'Clock Selection I revisited the Sam Adams Barrel Room Collection and selected the American Kriek.
This is a unique brew for me.
Appearance
The beer poured with a very nice deep clear ruby red color forming a pink head about 2-3 fingers, that dissipated pretty quick. I was most impressed with the color and have never seen anything like it in a brew.
Aromas:
It has a sweet flowery smell with strong cherry aromas and I picked up a touch of spice.
Feel:
It has a nice medium, smooth, wet feel with carbonation coming in on the lower end. Unexpected tartness tickled the tongue at first.
Taste:
Taste is sweet and, and full of cherry flavors with notes of oak and vanilla..
I did not expect this at all but can't say it was disappointing.
Drinkability:
Over all, it's not bad, but hard to put it in a category I'd expect for beer. This would be good as a desert but not something I'd grab after a workout. The fruity tartness seems more appropriate for a cocktail party.
