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Duchesse Cherry from Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte is a fruit-forward sour ale built on real Belgian cherries—no extracts or flavor enhancers. The beer is top-fermented and then aged in large oak barrels, where wild fermentation unfolds a second time. Tannins from the wood integrate slowly, lending structure and subtle complexity. The cherries deliver brightness and fresh fruit character against a tart, slightly sweet backdrop. Oak aging adds a refined woody note without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a balanced mixed-fermentation sour that showcases both the cherry fruit and the brewery's traditional barrel-aging craft.