Description
“Volfas Engelman KRIEK” is a cherry-style beer with a sweet and sour taste, intense cherry aroma and light acidity. Due to this unique flavor profile, it goes well with a variety of dishes that complement or balance its sweet and sour notes. Here are some recommendations:
- Cheese: soft, mild cheeses such as Brie or Camembert; goat cheese with cherry or fig jam; blue cheeses (e.g. Gorgonzola) – sweet and sour beer perfectly balances their intensity.
- Salad: fruit salad (e.g. arugula, spinach, goat cheese, walnuts and cherries); salad with a light balsamic dressing.
- Poultry: duck or turkey with fruit sauces (e.g. cherry or cranberry); chicken breast with a light cream or fruit sauce.
- Seafood: Shrimp or scallops with citrus accents; white fish in light sauces.
- Vegetarian dishes: Pumpkin or carrot soups with spices that bring out the sweetness; beetroot or goat cheese risotto.
- Desserts: Chocolate desserts (e.g. chocolate fondue or fontane, brownies); fruit cakes (e.g. cherry, plum or apple); ice cream with cherry sauce or fruity notes.
Tip: “Volfas Engelman Kriek” is a light and fruity beer, so pair it with dishes that maintain a balance between sweetness, acidity and richness. It is also perfect as a dessert drink.
