Fruit beer: an overview of 5 brands

Beer with fruit has been brewed since time immemorial. Nowadays, Belgian lambics are the most popular: in this country, the traditions of brewing are treated with special reverence.

In the process of preparation, whole fruits are used, cut into pieces, mashed and juiced. The latter are more common along with syrups. Due to the change in organoleptic properties of fruit, malt is preferred to be taken from light varieties. The most popular addition is cherry berries. Other flavors include peaches, strawberries, raspberries, apples, currants, citrus, etc. д.

Mongozo Banana, 3.6% abv

Light beer with low alcohol content and a bright banana flavor. Created according to the traditional recipe of the African Masai tribe. The composition includes 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 a creamy foam head. Fresh fruity taste with hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Smells like ripe bananas.

Delirium Red, 8%

Strong beer brewed from cherry and elderberry juice. Differs in strength. The label depicts a pink elephant, and the name translates from English as "delirium". Promotion of the line began in 1992 with the creation of the "Brotherhood of the Pink Elephant". It was the task of popularizing the brand. The rights are owned by the Belgian brewery Huyghe.

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. It is an independent brewery focused on unusual, unique flavors.

Früli Strawberry, 4.1%

The beer comes from a small town in Belgium. Belongs to the Huyghe company. Two main ingredients - wheat beer and strawberry juice. Coriander and orange zest are also added. Strongly carbonized. In 2009, it received the status of "Best Fruit Beer" in the World Beer Awards competition.

Red in color. Strawberries are in harmony with citrus and spicy notes, there is a delicate hop bitterness in the taste. 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, which belongs to the Radeberger group. This particular type is the most popular among the entire line, as it is extremely pleasant to drink.

The owner of the orange color. Sour-sweet fruity taste, slightly bitter. The flavor is mild and intense at the same time. Smells like grapefruit. The aftertaste is long, with sourness.

Update: 27.05.2020

Category: Beer, Cider, Ale