In me, you’ll find no haste. I begin as a full-bodied Lambic, brewed strong and left to age 18 months in oak, until its character is worthy of union. Then, I receive my beloved — 400 grams of hand-picked, wild cherries per litre, macerated and allowed to ferment freely within my depths. For six to eight months, we mature together, cherry and Lambic, in perfect harmony inside the barrel’s embrace.

Once bottled, I retreat into slumber again — a slow, secondary fermentation unfolds quietly in the dark, transforming me into something profound: a true Oude Kriek, alive with nuance. If you have the patience, let me age for another two years in your cellar, and I shall reward you with a softened soul, fuller fruit, and a silken finish.

Pour me gently into a glass and witness my deep garnet hue and soft pink foam. My aroma is wine-like, layered with ripe cherries, vanilla, oak, and whispers of orchard fruit. I do not shout — I linger. I seduce. I stay. I carry the honour of the EU’s Traditional Specialities Guaranteed designation, a mark of authenticity for a beer that is both bold and timeless.

Let me, the Kriek Mariage Parfait, be your companion on special occasions, your toast to tradition, your sip of sophistication. For in every drop, you’ll taste the art of patience, the poetry of balance, and the magic of a perfect marriage.