Beer in Bloom: Adding Fruit to your Favorite Beers

Homebrewers often fear that adding fruit will cause contamination and ruin what could have been a perfectly good batch of beer. A rational fear, but if you’ve done your research and follow a few fundamental principles, you’ll be brewing delicious, aromatic fruit beers in no time.

The Homebrewers Association has created a comprehensive guide to adding fruit to beer, from sourcing the right fruit to determining the right amount to preparation. There is no one-size-fits-all in brewing, especially for fruit beers. The Homebrewers Association encourages you to explore the many processes and determine what works best with your current brewing techniques and practices. 

Put your newfound knowledge to work with Spring Private Collection strain 3191-PC Berliner Weisse Blend and one of the sour beer recipes from the Homebrew Recipe Collection. This blend includes a German ale strain with low ester formation and a dry, crisp finish. The Lactobacillus produces moderate acidity levels; the unique Brettanomyces strain imparts a critical earthy characteristic marking a true Berliner Weisse. 

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Whether you’re a homebrew enthusiast or one of the pros, revel in the taste of spring with delicious fruit beers.

Happy Brewing! 

Wyeast Labs

Exclusive strains from our Spring Private Collection: LONGER DAYS are available from April to June 2022! Whether you’re a homebrew enthusiast or one of the pros, revel in the taste of crisp and refreshing lagers. Find out more about which styles pair best with these strains at WWW.WYEASTLAB.COM.