| STYLE | OG | FG | ABV% | IBU | SRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | with | base | beer | style |
Aroma: The character of the particular fruit(s) should be distinctive in the aroma. Overall the aroma should be a balanced combination of malt, hops and the featured fruit(s) as appropriate to the specific type of beer being presented. If the base beer is an ale then general fruitiness and other fermentation byproducts such as diacetyl may be present as appropriate for the warmer fermentation. If the base beer is a lager, then overall less fermentation byproducts would be appropriate. Some malt aroma preferable, especially in dark styles; hop aroma absent or balanced with fruit, depending on the style. The overall aroma should be balanced and harmonious.
Appearance: Appearance should be appropriate to the base beer being presented and will vary depending on the base beer. For lighter beers with fruits that exhibit distinctive colors, the color should be noticeable.
Flavor: The character of the particular fruit(s) should be distinctive in the flavor profile. Hop bitterness, flavor, malt flavors, alcohol content and fermentation byproducts, such as diacetyl, should be appropriate to the base beer and harmonious and balanced with the distinctive fruit flavors present.
Mouthfeel: Mouthfeel may vary depending on the base beer selected and as appropriate to that base beer. Body and carbonation levels should be appropriate to the base beer style being presented.
Overall Impression: A harmonious marriage of fruit and beer.
Comments: Overall balance is the key to presenting a well-made fruit beer. The fruit should complement the original style and not overwhelm it. The brewer should recognize that some combinations of base beer styles and fruits work well together while others do not make for harmonious combinations. The entrant must specify the underlying beer style as well as the type of fruit(s) used. If the base beer is a classic style, the original style should come through in aroma and flavor. Judges should remember that many fruits dry out classic styles.
Vital Statistics:
OG, FG, IBUs, SRM and ABV will vary depending on the underlying base beer.
Commercial Examples: Oxford Raspberry Wheat, Oregon Blackberry Porter, Pyramid Apricot Ale, Rogue 'n' Berry, Brimstone Blueberry Wheat, Oaken Barrel Raspberry Wheat.
More of an American than a German beer, our kit is modeled after the domestically microbrewed wheat beers that are often flavored with fruit. This kit features the same medium body and flavor profile of the Bavarian Hefe-Weizen, but a natural raspberry extract lends it an outrageous fruity sourness. Another great summertime beer, we've found our Raspberry Wheat to be popular with many who don't normally like beer.
6.6 lbs. Wheat Malt Syrup
1/2 lb. DWC Caramel Pilsner
1 oz Hallertau (60 min)
Wyeast Weihenstephan #3068
Raspberry Extract (added at bottling)
Be envied and admired in brewing circles with our Dark Cherry Stout. It's a classic dry stout, black in color, with the sharp bite of roasted barley. But it's also laced with cherry extract, which cuts through the flavor and adds a subtle sweetness and an exotic aroma. Not overpoweringly fruity like many fruit-flavored beers, this is a "gateway brew": one which leads light beer drinkers toward dark, strongly flavored beers.
3.3 lbs. Gold Malt Syrup
3 lbs. Dark DME
1/2 lb. UK Dark Crystal
1/2 lb. UK Roasted Barley
1/2 lb. UK Black Malt
1 oz. Northern Brewer (60 min)
1 oz. Willamette (1-2 min)
Wyeast London Ale #1028
Cherry Extract (added at bottling)
Flavored homebrew recipe are continuing to increase. So we combined the most popular style of homebrew with the most popular fruit flavoring. The result is suprisingly tasty beer. Another good recipe to share with friends who aren't crazy about homebrew. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
6 pounds of gold malt extract
Crystal malt
Special Roast malt
Roasted Barley malt
2 ounces of hops
Raspberry extract
yeast
priming sugar
muslin bag
We recommend brewing this batch once a year to have around for special occasions. Even light beer drinkers can appreciate a mug of this stout. The smooth sweet flavor will put you to bed like a glass of warm milk. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
6 pounds of dark malt extract
Pure Cherry extract
Crystal malt
Roasted malt
Chocolate malt
Fuggle bittering hops
Williamette aroma hops
yeast
priming sugar
muslin bag
This recipe is perfect for those who want to start brewing Wheat beers. The pure raspberry extract gives just the perfect amount of fruit flavor to this refreshing beer. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
6 pounds of Wheat malt extract
1/2 pound of specialty grains
2 ounces of hops
Raspberry extract
yeast
priming sugar
muslin bag
The cranberry is a very American fruit and we have coupled the flavor of this berry with an outstanding ale. The all natural cranberry extract adds a little twang and tartness. This is a great beer to serve on Thanksgiving and goes really well with turkey and stuffing. The kit contains:
6 lbs. Gold malt extract
4 oz. Cranberry extract
1 oz. Fuggles bittering hops
1 oz. Goldings aroma hops
1/2 Crystal 10°L
1/2 Carapils malt
Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast
priming sugar
Now you know why George Washington cut down the cherry tree, in order to get enough cherries to make this fabulous dark cherry stout. This is a fantastic dessert beer that has the sweetness of the stout with a hint of cherries in the aroma and flavor. This will make a great compliment to a cherry cheese cake, or served just by itself after dinner. The kit includes:
9.3 lbs. Dark malt extract
1 oz. N.Brewer bittering hops
1 oz. Goldings aroma hops
2 oz. all natural cherry extract
3/4 lb Crystal 50°L
1/4 Chocolate
Wyeast 1028 London yeast
priming sugar
One day while up North we happened upon a lovely blueberry patch, which became the inspiration for this brew. The lovely aroma of blueberries forms a perfect complement to the roasty richness of this luscious dark beer. The kit includes:
6 lbs Dark malt extract
1/2 lb Chocolate grain malt
1/2 lb British Crystal 70°L grain malt
1 oz Willamette bittering hops
1 oz East Kent Goldings aroma hops
Wyeast 1318 London III yeast
priming sugar
A classic fruit beer. A refreshing taste after an afternoon of mowing the grass, raking the leaves, or picking tomatoes out of the garden. Our most popular summertime beer. The kit includes:
6 lbs. Wheat Malt extract
1/2 lb . Carapils grain
1 oz. Tettnanger bittering hops
1 oz. Tettnanger aroma hops
4 oz. Pure Raspberry Fruit Extract
Wyeast 3068 Weinhenstephan yeast
priming sugar