Why You Should Be Drinking Fruit Beers
Fruit beers boast a rich history and come in a surprising variety, from subtle to bursting with flavor. They can be incorporated into any style and brewers use everything from whole fruit to extracts.
For the seasoned hophead, the subject of fruit beer can be a curious one. Dismissed as overly sweet, a sugary imposter in the temple of barley and malt, these vivacious brews often get relegated to the back corner of the craft beer cooler. But beneath the surface of this perceived frivolity lies a world of complexity, tradition, and delightful refreshment.
Ah yes, tradition. Fruit beers are no fad, my friends. We're talking centuries of brewing history, stretching across continents and cultures. From the lambic fruit beers of Belgium, steeped in funky, sour wild yeasts, to the guava-infused Berliner Weisse of Germany, these brews boast a lineage as rich as any IPA.
