Cracked Open: Ammar Reviews Marz Bubbly Kriek

Marz Brewing of Chicago has been outright kicking ass in our store since we began carrying their beers a few months ago. This past month, Marz has serenaded us with a beautiful array of hazy IPAs, such as "Holihaze," "Tart n Tangy," "Crazy Straws," and "Overhaze." This week, Marz changed things up, brewing "Bubbly Kriek," a tart and fruity Berliner Weiss brewed with fresh cherries. I had the pleasure of drinking a few of these bad boys and I thought so highly of it that I would like to share my experience with you.

Freshly Poured Into our Finest Plastic Cup (for um....Aromatic Purposes)
Aroma: 
This beer oozes a strong sour cherry aroma upon opening. Without having to actually taste the beer, one can sense the fruitiness and acidity it purveys from its smell alone.

Pour:
The fluidity of this beer's entrance into my cup was smooth as hell. With a subtle haze and the darkness of a cold glass of sweet tea on a hot summer day, this beverage has all of the visual characteristics of a refreshing Berliner Weiss style beer. The top was noticeably foamy, which was expected, since most beers of this style are well-carbonated, due to their relatively-low ABV. (Most Berliner Weiss beers measure in around 3-5% ABV and are super refreshing on summer days.)

Taste:
The cherries that this beer is brewed with are immediately noticeable. Upon first sip, this beer is very sour and fruity. The low alcohol content leads to a more carbonated and fizzy mouthfeel. If you are a fan of other sour beers, such as those from Destihl Brewing, this beer is not as intensely lip-puckering. Instead, it finds its place somewhere in-between a saison and a fruity pale ale. Comparison wise, this beer reminds me a lot of Pollyanna Brewing's "Cranberry Allure," which has a similar fruity flavor profile that is coupled with a tart sour kick. I suppose that cherry is the ideal fruit to use in brewing a beer of this style, as it pairs well with the tangy-ness better than, say, strawberry or blueberry would.

Marz Bubbly Kriek (Left) alongside Marz Blackberry Jungle Boogie

Availability: Bubbly Kriek is in stock right now! Stop in for a 4-Pack for $13.99. But hurry, like all delicious beers, it won't last long on our shelves!

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