Bokrijks Kruikenbier | Brouwerij Sterkens N.V. | Meer, Belgium (3/4) | BeerAdvocate
Reviews: 60rAvg: 3.92
Ratings: 79 | Reviews: 60 | Display Reviews Only: stereosforgeeksVirginia3.68/5 rDev -6.1%Appearance  Clear golden color. Foamy white head. Good retention and moderate lacing.
Drinkability  A nice example of the style. While not my favorite, it is definitely a worthwhile entry.05-19-2007 21:58:54 | More by stereosforgeeksbeverittOhio4.03/5 rDev +2.8%Presentation: Poured from a 750 ml clay jar with both a cap and a swing top. A good friend of mine picked this up for me while on an out of state trip. Label has a picture of a thatch roofed building and simply says Belgian Golden Ale. It looks like there are drawings of hop cones around the border. Poured into a Duvel glass.Appearance: Pours with about 1 inch of creamy, off white foam. This falls slowly, leaving a lot of lacing and a still substantial coating of foam. The beer itself is a honey golden color with a hint of red/orange.Smell: Sweet, sugary, bubblegum smell of so many Belgians. Hints of caramel.Taste: Decent level of carbonation bite upfront. Malty backbone with a not too sweet taste. Mild bitterness. Warming finish shows the alcohol.Mouthfeel: Average level of carbonation. Body is good.Drinkability: What can I say, I love Belgians and this one is no exception. Nice spicy and slightly sweet character without being too cloying. This is the kind of beer I can enjoy a 750ml of over the course of the night.03-04-2007 21:00:47 | More by beverittdfriedMinnesota4.22/5 rDev +7.7%Cloudy straw orange in color, giant white head that broke apart in big chunks. Bready Belgian yeast in the aroma, syrupy malt, and spicy cloves and others. Some fruity mellon, pears, and bananas, some citrus from the hops. A lot of Belgian yeast in the initial flavor some syrupy malt and candy sugar. Slightly dry mouthfeel and aftertaste reveals an array of fruity flavors, oranges, mangos, pears, apricots, tangerines, mellons, and cantalopes, some playing off the spicy citrusy hops. Spices add to the dry/tart mouthfeel as well.
Verdict: while I now have had better strong goldens, this is one beer that helped open my eyes to Belgians a few years ago. It's a pretty good representation of the style and I love all of the fruity flavors you can pick out.02-02-2007 19:33:24 | More by dfriedDogFood11California4.6/5 rDev +17.3%750ml bottle with a flip cap. Poured it into a tulip it forms an easily managed whispy white head. Chunky lacing. Golden body is cloudy and full of fine carbonation. Nice to look at.
Yes! This is the Belgian pale taste that I love. Tons of Belgian yeasty characteristics. Clovey at a nice level. Lighter fruitiness that could include pineapple, tangerines, Bananna, ginger, and a touch of sweetened lemon. The head has amazing staying power drink after drink seems to just rile this bitch up a bit. Notes: Light and delightfull. Suprisingly refreshing and the alcohol is a complete afterthought. Oh my the beer burps on this one are something I wont forget anytime soon. Yummmy. Somewhere between good and excellent.01-24-2007 04:48:22 | More by DogFood11bacabuckCalifornia3.73/5 rDev -4.8%Let's not forget that the bottle clearly states it is a "blonde ale". Too many other reviews of this brew seem to be comparing it to other Belgians that are of a different structure.
Poured into a goblet at ~45'F. Pale honey blonde in color. Good head that quickly disipates to a 2mm thick head that leaves considerable lace on the glass. Unfiltered and smells similar to the Wonder Bread factory that used to be off the Lodge Freeway in Detroit. That's not a bad thing however. Just lots of yeast on the nose. The first few sips displayed pear and apple flavors. Light and crisp. As the brew warms slightly to 50'F the taste slightly changes and takes on a creamy tone. May be due to the fact that the carbonation is dramatically decreased at higher temps. This seems to be the beer's perfect state. Alcohol doesn't seem to come through until you start quaffing it down so it doesn't get too warm or you finish the bottle. Nice beer. Other reviewers have pointed out that there are other, better ales at lower prices. They are indeed correct but this is still a fine drink on it's own merits. I enjoyed it, but most likely will try other beers before coming back around to this one again.12-26-2006 06:11:26 | More by bacabuckDaPeculierDaneWisconsin3.03/5 rDev -22.7%Overpriced but the gimmicky bottle caught my eye. Light bodied, low carbonation, light lacing, limited flavor. Mildly geuze like funkiness in the aroma and an oddly large amount of maple syrup in the taste. Easy to drink but not very appealing. Nice dark gold/copper body though.10-23-2006 03:09:22 | More by DaPeculierDanejameaterbluesNew York3.35/5 rDev -14.5%So I used to get samples at my old job and this is one that followed me a couple hundred miles...
D- Its not bad but these beers are kinda expensive(like $10 where I used to work) given the price I really don't think that I will pick it up...there are alot of good Belgian ales....and at better prices09-28-2006 04:15:24 | More by jameaterbluesemerge077Illinois3.95/5 rDev +0.8%Count me as another sucker for the bottle...a funky clay/stoneware swingtop with a pebbly surface and deep mustard glaze. So lets get to the contents...
Notes: 2007, recently cracked open a bottle that had been in the cellar for a few months. It had probably been on the shelf for well over a year before that...Carbonation was lower, mouthfeel was almost like a fruit juice. It seemed slightly syrupy and sweet. The bottle didn't go over so well with the group.09-07-2006 00:11:53 | More by emerge077DrJayMassachusetts4.03/5 rDev +2.8%Giant, rocky white head with spotty lace and decent retention. The beer was straw yellow and slightly hazed. Yeasty, bready aroma with some light citrus. Fairly mild, but quite nice. Balanced flavour with moderate bitterness, crackery malt, and lemon characters. Short finish. Medium/light body with generous carbonation. Off-dry with a solid texture. Very easy drinking - two of us split a 750mL bottle with no problem. Not very complex, but still enjoyable.03-05-2006 17:40:08 | More by DrJayBEERchitectKentucky3.08/5 rDev -21.4%I bought this one for the bottle, hoping that there was a great beer inside. Turns out to be an average Belgian. Clear straw in color with good CO2. Fruity sweet upfront with red apples, honey, and white wine notes. Mildly spicy of cooriander, ginger, and pepper. Fruity and spiciness prevails in the nost through the flavor but weakens in the body. Fact, the entire beer weakens somewhat. Leaving slight alcoholic warmth in the finish. Crisp and carbonated finish.08-22-2005 17:22:44 | More by BEERchitectSheepNutzKentucky4.1/5 rDev +4.6%750mL bottle poured into a snifter. It pours a fairly clear golden color with one finger of head. The smell is both sweet and spicy. Pale malt mixing with white grapes and lemon. There's some pepper in there too. The taste is fairly light, but has some of that same sweet and peppery goodness. It's really pleasant and easy to drink. The mouthfeel is decently thick, and the drinkability is good. A decent Belgian!05-11-2005 22:35:52 | More by SheepNutzkmpitz2Tennessee3.83/5 rDev -2.3%This brew pours a bice golden color with a finger of head that falls to coat the beer. The nose is golden raisin with a slight brown sugar and spice. The flavor is just okay. A little weak. I get slight raisiney and spice, but a metallic finish that I don't like. The feel is moderate at best with a light to moderate carbonation. This is an okay brew. The alcohol is a slight bit warming, but not really apparent on the flavor or nose. A nice brew, but I may not visit again with the aftertaste.05-11-2005 22:34:13 | More by kmpitz2SammyOntario (Canada)3.2/5 rDev -18.4%Looked and smelled like a cider or geuze. Then that's it, a thin mouthfeel pale ale with little taste, aftertaste or mouthfeel. Better than a cheap beer, but very overpriced. Tough to get that second serving of the bomber down with my drinking buddy. Surprise find however at Volo Cafe.04-20-2005 03:41:08 | More by SammymschofieldMassachusetts3.73/5 rDev -4.8%Comes in a nice stoneware bottle, pours a sparkling clear gold, topped with a one finger white head, leaves white webs of lacing.
Medium bottled. The name made me think of cherries, but kruikenbier means 'beer in a crock'03-29-2005 00:56:02 | More by mschofieldcncbofhColorado4.43/5 rDev +13%Poured a clear golden color with a half-finger head into my tulip glass.
Great stuff.03-10-2005 03:28:32 | More by cncbofhKookiekwanFlorida3.23/5 rDev -17.6%This beer pours golden/orange, has a one finger head with little retention or lacing. The aroma was fruity and bread-like. The taste was malty but it left a floral hop bitterness in my mouth. This might sound strange but the whole time I was drinking this beer I was thinking that it tasted like fresh green-beans.
Reflection:This beer I found to be average, I was expecting more from a Belgian ale.11-28-2004 21:17:09 | More by KookiekwanBierman9New Hampshire3.5/5 rDev -10.7%Poured from a 750ml crock-type bottle. Has a rich, clear, medium/dark golden color, with a slow, steady stream of bubbles rising within. Head was white, creamy, and fine, leaving an attractive trail of lace in the glass. Aroma was heavy on the breadiness, with grassy hops also appearing. Body was a decent medium, and the bier was fairly smooth passing over the tongue. Taste had some light sweetness initially, with a crackery malt flavor. It soon turned dry, with grassy hops similar to a Pils coming into play. I also picked up a touch of a metallic taste, which didn't help matters at all. A good looking bier, but nothing I'd seek out.Prosit!overall: 3.7appearance: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | mouthfeel: 4 | drinkability: 377311-15-2004 13:57:50 | More by Bierman9texashammerTexas3.98/5 rDev +1.5%Cloudy orange color with a fair head that fades pretty quickly. Keep in mind, I believe this bottle is two years old and I don't know its history. We'll see. Smells like almonds, maybe pecans, very nutty. When swirled it gives major yeast aroma. I think it was not treated badly in its life. Nice head upon swirling; stays this time. Yeast is still alive; I see bubbles rising. Very smooth, easy mouthfeel. Very friendly. Finish is all yeast. Well balanced malt and hops. Coriander and nutmeg show up as well. Very interesting and has aged quite well.09-23-2004 21:00:35 | More by texashammerGlobetrotterVirginia3/5 rDev -23.5%Yup, my bottle looks like the one in the picture. Ingredients conform to the purity law. Best before 9/30/04, I opened it on 4/14/04.
Pours clear orange with a fairly small 1.5 finger off white head that settles pretty quickly but leaves a bit of lacing. The nose is mild, characterized by sweet fruit and yeast. The mouth is very prickly and light. The opening features mild yeast and malt flavors, wiht a hint of apricot fruitiness. Some hops come through in the finish, leaving a bit of bitterness amongst the malt. This beer is OK, but really no more than average.04-16-2004 18:37:59 | More by GlobetrotterWesWesNew York3.9/5 rDev -0.5%The beer pours a dark golden color with a thin white lace head. The aroma is decent. It has a nice "golden" scent, attained through the use of pale and carapils malts. It has a fruity Belgian yeast aroma as well. The taste is good. It has a nice light, yet refreshing gold flavor that goes down easy and finishes well. The mouthfeel is fine. This is a low/medium bodied beer with good carbonation. This is a good Belgian style golden ale. It has excellent flavor and a nice fruity yeast finish.03-17-2004 22:12:03 | More by WesWesjsolackMichigan4.33/5 rDev +10.5%Appearance:
A great tasting smooth beer. Has pretty high alchohol content but tastes very refreshing. Also the bottle is pretty cool.03-13-2004 02:02:48 | More by jsolackRockyTopHeelNorth Carolina4.03/5 rDev +2.8%Lot A notched on the label.
Doesn’t matter to me—I love the stuff. And if anyone knows what MKM stands for, let me know.12-17-2003 04:47:26 | More by RockyTopHeelRoyalTOhio4.15/5 rDev +5.9%Appearance - This is a lovely, deep yellow in color with a very light orange tinting and a good white head that left significant lacing on the inside of my St B chalice.Smell - The rich grain and deep yeast are split 50/50 at the nose. The hops, which are also evenly distributed, are grassy but in a very full way. We also have the strong traditional coriander that doesn't overpower but is quite noticeable. There are other aromas here, but these core four are almost evenly weighted and provide a wonderful balance to the nose.Taste - The spicing picks things up a bit at the taste and the hops falter just a bit but otherwise this is quite pleasing. There is just a hair of medicine cabinet here that is going to place the taste just a notch below the smell but overall this is a nice flavor profile.Mouthfeel - This is medium-bodied with acute yet full carbonation and a nice texture in between the cheeks. There is a slight bitter finish at the very end.Drinkability - This is a wonderfully-drinking BSPA. The balance is impeccable yet it delivers on the "strong ale" promise. This is no wimpy beer to be sure.11-02-2003 02:15:16 | More by RoyalThotstuffIndiana4/5 rDev +2%When poured into my glass, this beer poured a large white head with small sized bubbles. The body was cloudy and the hue was orange. I found this beer to have a citrus, fruity aroma to it. This beer has a smooth and sweet flavor to it in my opinion. There is a bit of an aftertaste with this beer as well.07-16-2003 00:43:59 | More by hotstufffeloniousmonkMinnesota4.13/5 rDev +5.4%Swing-topped, ceramic bottle, 750ml.
Not among the top rank of Belgian ales, or even the next rung, but a good drink nonetheless!06-15-2003 22:54:00 | More by feloniousmonk