Fruited Kettle Sour
Fruited Kettle Sours are modern sour beers made through a quick souring process using Lactobacillus in the brew kettle, followed by the addition of fruit. These beers typically feature bright acidity, prominent fruit character, and a clean finish without the funky complexity of mixed-fermentation sours. Originally inspired by Berliner Weisse and Gose styles, Fruited Kettle Sours have become popular craft beer offerings, especially with additions of berries, stone fruits, or tropical fruits.
Perfect Pairings for Fruited Kettle Sour
Discover dishes that pair perfectly with Fruited Kettle Sour beers
Fresh berries
Fresh berries showcase bright acidity, natural sweetness, and delicate floral notes that pair beautifully with wines offering complementary sweetness and refreshing acidity. The vibrant fruit character of berries harmonizes particularly well with off-dry to sweet wines that enhance rather than overwhelm their natural flavors, while effervescent, tart beer styles create a refreshing counterpoint.
Strawberry desserts
Strawberry desserts feature bright, sweet-tart berry flavors that pair beautifully with wines that offer complementary fruit notes and balanced sweetness. The natural acidity in strawberries creates harmony with slightly sweet wines, while fruit-forward beers with tart elements can mirror and enhance the berry character.