About This Beer
Mescan Kriek Silín 33Cl 6% is a unique Irish craft beer inspired by the traditional Belgian kriek style. Combining cherry character with refreshing acidity, this Mescan Kriek Beer offers an exciting alternative for customers looking to discover sour beer, fruit beer and Belgian-inspired brewing.
Kriek beers are known for bringing together fruit, fermentation and acidity to create a style that is very different from more familiar beer categories. Mescan Kriek Silín captures this approach by offering a fruit-led beer with the complexity and refreshing character associated with sour beer styles.
For customers exploring Sour Beer Ireland, this is a great example of how modern Irish craft breweries are creating distinctive beers influenced by international brewing traditions.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: A vibrant, richly coloured fruit beer with the deep colour associated with cherry-inspired styles.
- Aroma: Bright fruit character with a focus on cherry notes and the expressive qualities expected from a sour fruit beer.
- Flavour: A balance of sour cherry character, gentle malt influence and subtle bitterness. The beer has a fruity profile with a refreshing acidity that gives it its distinctive kriek-inspired character.
- Mouthfeel: Refreshing and lively, with noticeable carbonation and a clean finish that helps balance the fruit character.
About The Brewery
Mescan Brewery is an Irish craft brewery producing distinctive beers inspired by traditional European brewing styles.
The brewery’s approach reflects the creativity found throughout Irish Craft Beer, with beers that explore different ingredients, techniques and flavour profiles. Mescan Kriek Silín demonstrates how Irish breweries are embracing specialist styles such as sour beer and fruit beer while creating their own interpretations.
For customers who enjoy discovering independent breweries and unusual beer styles, Mescan offers an opportunity to explore something outside the more familiar IPA, lager and stout categories.
Food Pairings
The refreshing acidity and cherry character of Mescan Kriek Silín make it a versatile beer for food pairing.
Cheese Pairings
This beer works particularly well with:
- Cool Willow Blue
- Cashel Blue
- Crozier Blue
- Roquefort
The acidity helps balance richer cheeses, while the cherry character complements creamy and savoury flavours.
Meat Pairings
Try pairing with:
- Duck breast
- Roast pork belly
- Venison
- Charcuterie
The fruit character and refreshing sourness provide contrast against richer meats.
Dessert Pairings
Mescan Kriek Silín is also suited to desserts such as:
- Black Forest gâteau
- Dark chocolate desserts
- Cherry desserts
- Vanilla cheesecake
The combination of cherry notes and acidity works particularly well with chocolate, fruit and creamy desserts.
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FAQs
What is Kriek beer?
Kriek beer is a Belgian-inspired fruit beer style traditionally associated with cherries. It combines fruit character with acidity and fermentation complexity.
Is Mescan Kriek Silín a sour beer?
Yes. Mescan Kriek Silín is a sour fruit beer inspired by traditional kriek styles.
What does Kriek beer taste like?
Kriek beer typically combines cherry fruit flavours with refreshing acidity, creating a balance of fruit character and sourness.
What food pairs with cherry sour beer?
Cherry sour beers pair well with blue cheeses, rich meats, charcuterie and chocolate or cherry-based desserts.
Is Mescan an Irish craft brewery?
Yes. Mescan Brewery is an Irish craft brewery producing distinctive beers inspired by European brewing traditions.
Can I buy sour beer online in Ireland?
Yes. You can buy sour beer online from TheCru.ie with delivery available across Ireland.