Throughout the years, Van Honsebrouck K8 has remained the unchallenged champion of all beers. Given that the beer chart now comprises almost 4000 different beers, that is an extreme achievement by the Van Honsebrouck Brewery. Strictly speaking, K8 is a kriek beer, but it excels far beyond what you'd expect from a kriek. The cherries almost have a spicy texture, and there seem to be a lot of almonds in there too. The fruit is accompanied by a distinct maltiness, made all the more enticing by the fruity, leather-like aroma. It also has a very sweet smell.
K8 is a full-bodied beer with a warming texture, especially on the palate. The mouthfeel also presents some woodiness. It has a decent head of froth, with some lacing.
There are notes of chocolate throughout every aspect of the tasting of this beer. It is perfect, exquisite, enchanting. Will Van Honsebrouck K8 ever be beaten, or will it retain its number 1 spot in the Beer Chart forever?