Blueberry Ale
Blueberries in beer? That’s the first thought many people that are unfamiliar with blueberry ale have. But, surprisingly, blueberry ale has only a slight fruity aroma and a pleasant aftertaste. Unlike other ales made with fruit as an ingredient, blueberry ale isn’t sickeningly sweet and doesn’t lose any of its ale taste or body. Some popular blueberry ales on the market are: BluCreek: an amber ale made with crisp, Maine wild blueberries, this ale has a mellow-taste and a fresh finish. Drink the beer as soon as possible after purchase to enjoy the flavor to its fullest. Blue Point Brewery: one of the top sellers for the company, this ale was first introduced in 1998 and is now available year round. 732 pounds of Highbush blueberries are added to every batch of ale at Blue Point.; you can smell the fruit as soon as you crack open the bottle. Atlantic Brewing Company: mixed with pale, crystal and Munich malts, the addition of Maine wild blueberries makes the ale light and slightly fruity. Perfect all year round, the ale is particularly refreshing on hot summer days. Wachusett Brewing Company: voted the #9 beer in America by Stuff Magazine in 2005, the ale was first brewed in 2001. For the past decade, this ale is produced using quality ingredients like American two row and White Wheat and Liberty hops. If you have a home-brewing kit and are feeling like a bit of experimentation, try brewing your own blueberry ale. You can add blueberries to your standard ale recipe or follow any one of the many recipes on the web. One of the keys to making your own blueberry beer is to not completely smash the blueberries. When you crush them, make sure they are still slightly recognizable for what they are. Happy brewing!