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Samuel Smith's Organic Cherry Fruit Beer

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A fruit beer built on sour cherries, whose natural acidity carries the whole glass. It pours a deep red verging on brown. The aroma is ripe cherry; on the palate sweet cherry juice comes first, then a tart, mouth-puckering edge, and some tasters find a hint of almond. Light malt and the fermentation notes of several yeast strains sit underneath, and bitterness stays low. The base ale of organic barley and wheat is brewed at the company's small All Saints Brewery in Stamford and blended with the organic fruit juice in Tadcaster.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2014
U.S. Open Beer Championship
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
yeasty
malty
nutty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe cherry, offering a fresh and fruity entry point.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Samuel Smith's Organic Cherry Fruit Beer

◎ Appearance

Deep red verging on brown, presenting a warm and inviting hue characteristic of fruit-forward ales. The beer pours with moderate clarity and develops a modest but persistent head. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending a soft visual presence.

deep redbrown undertonesmoderate claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe cherry, offering a fresh and fruity entry point. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle yeast character from the multiple strains employed, with faint almond notes and a whisper of organic wheat contributing complexity. Light malt foundation supports without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

ripe cherrysubtle yeastalmond hintlight grain

◐ Taste

Sweet cherry juice arrives first on the palate, immediately followed by a tart, mouth-puckering edge that defines the drinking experience. The natural acidity of the sour cherries carries the entire profile, with light malt and fermentation notes providing a soft backdrop. Bitterness remains deliberately low, allowing fruit and acid to take center stage.

cherry-forwardbright aciditytart finishlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the tartness lingering pleasantly on the palate. A gentle, clean aftertaste leaves the mouth feeling invigorated rather than fatigued.

crisprefreshinglingering tartness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Beer

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