Fruit beer: an overview of 5 brands

Fruit-infused beer has been brewed since time immemorial. Nowadays, Belgian lambics are the most popular: in this country, the traditions of brewing are treated with special trepidation.

In the process of cooking, whole fruits are used, cut into pieces, crushed to a state of puree and juice. The latter are more common along with syrups. Due to the change in organoleptic properties of fruits, malt is preferred to take light varieties. The most popular supplement is cherries. In addition to them, there are peaches, strawberries, raspberries, apples, currants, citrus fruits, etc.

Mongozo Banana, 3,6%

Light beer with a low alcohol content and a bright banana flavor. Created according to the traditional recipe of the African Masai tribe. Contains banana pulp. The name is translated from the language of the Chokwe people living in the Congo as “cheers”. The brand belongs to the Belgian company Huyghe.

Golden color with creamy head. The taste is fresh fruity with hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Smells like ripe bananas.

Delirium Red, 8%

A strong beer brewed from cherry and elderberry juice. Differs in strength. The label depicts a pink elephant, and the name is translated from English as “nonsense”. The promotion of the line began in 1992 with the creation of the “Brotherhood of the Pink Elephant”. It set itself the task of popularizing the brand. The Belgian brewery Huyghe owns the rights.

It has a dark red color with pink tints. The foam is low. Harmonious sweet and sour taste with hints of hops. Delicate fruity aroma combines sour cherries and almonds.

Konix Brewery

Beer from a company based in the Penza region. This is an independent brewery aimed at unusual, unique flavors.

Früli Strawberry, 4,1%

The beer comes from a small town in Belgium. Belongs to the Huyghe enterprise. The two main ingredients are wheat beer and strawberry juice. In addition, coriander and orange zest are added. Heavily carbonated. In 2009, it received the status of “Best Fruit Beer” in the World Beer Awards.

Of red color. On the palate, strawberries are in harmony with citrus and spicy notes, there is a delicate hop bitterness. The aroma is very rich strawberry.

Schöfferhofer grapefruit, 2,5%

The beer is very light. Half wheat beer, half grapefruit juice. Produced by the German brewery Schöfferhofer, owned by the Radeberger group. This particular type is the most popular among the entire line, as it is extremely pleasant to drink.

Orange owner. Sour-sweet fruity taste, slightly bitter. The aroma is soft and at the same time rich. Smells like grapefruit. The finish is long, with sourness.

Relevance: 27.05.2020

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