Beer Style: Fruit Beer
Urban Family Brewing Co.’s Limesicle clone
This is a “milkshake IPA” using lactose and lime zest. Head Brewer of Urban Family Brewing (Seattle, Washington) Isaac Koski says the dry hop addition in this beer rotates among citrusy hops including Citra®, Simcoe®, or Motueka. “These are interchangeable in my mind based on availability and how they are smelling.”
Oskar Blues Brewery’s Death by Coconut clone
This porter is packed full of intense malt flavor and then infused with pure liquid cacao and loads of dried coconut. A balance of intensities!
Watermelon Wheat
Recipe submitted by BYO reader Ryan DeLutis. The combination of fresh watermelon juice and a little watermelon extract combine to provide a nice watermelon kick on the palate while not being overwhelming.
Magic Rock Brewing’s Salty Kiss clone
2014 World Beer Cup – Gold (Fruit Wheat Beer). Magic Rock Brewing is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK
Award-Winning Fruit Beers
History According to Randy Mosher’s book Radical Brewing, fruit beer is both an ancient and modern 20th century invention. He notes that ancient Egyptians referred to the use of dates and pomegranates,
Roadhouse Brewing Co.’s Saison en Regalia clone
2014 Great American Beer Festival – Silver (Belgian-Style Fruit Beer)
Funkwerks, Inc.’s Raspberry Provincial clone
2014 Great American Beer Festival – Gold (Belgian-Style Fruit Beer)
Stone Brewing Co. 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale clone
In October 2010, Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, California introduced 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale, a one-time release. The Belgian strong golden ale was brewed with chamomile, and a blend of white wine grape juice — Muscat Canelli, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc — was added during fermentation
Maui Brewing Co.’s Coconut Hiwi Porter clone
Maui Brewing Co.’s flagship porter, flavored with hand-toasted coconut.
Catharina Sour – A Brazilian kettle-soured fruit beer
Fruit-forward sour beers have been increasingly making their mark in the craft beer world. In Brazil, a style known as Catharina Sour is one example of this trend. Learn what sets this style apart and how to brew one yourself.
Epic Brewing Company: Los Locos clone
Inspired by the Mexican cuisine at chef Troy Guard’s Los Chingones restaurant in Denver, Colorado, Los Locos is a sessionable, refreshing lager brewed with corn, natural lime juice, and just a hint of salt. An excellent pairing with any spicy Mexican dish. “Los Locos is the spirit of summer in a can. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for enjoying on the hammock or with your friends at a raging pachanga,” said Kevin Crompton, Epic’s Brewmaster.
Weyerbacher Brewing Company: Imperial Pumpkin Ale clone
This hearty, full-bodied, spicy pumpkin ale is rich with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and clove.
