You would think fall would be prime time for the craft beer world to consume massive Pumpkin Ale. Or maybe you would never dream of drinking them in the first place and hold off and continue to drink that IPA until Christmas Ales arrive. Either way, the craft beer world hereby present you with a worthwhile alternative: the cranberry-infused beer. Light and tangy but with a hint of the richness that the season seems to encourage, interested in mixing it up a tad.
Boulevard Cranberry Orange Radler
If you’re like many beer drinkers out there, you’re not ready to give up on summery beers just yet. The radler, a combination of beer and lemonade or soda, is one such beer. Boulevard’s version is a 4.5% ABV combination of beer, blood orange, and cranberry. It’s not your average radler and was created for colder weather drinking. That’s what makes it the perfect bridge between the lighter beers of summer and the darker beers of winter.
ABV: 4.05%
More information: boulevard.com
Tree Cranberry Saison
Many brewers like to pair the tart flavor of cranberry with sour flavors. But, the folks at Lone Tree have decided to make a classic Belgian-style farmhouse ale that is then aged with pureed cranberries. The result is a potent, 8.5% subtly tart saison that is perfectly suited for drinking around an early fall campfire with friends and family.
ABV: 8.5%
More information: lonetreebrewingco.com
Devils Backbone Cran-Gose
Based on the traditional Gose brewing style, we added heaps of pureed cranberry to brew our refreshing Cran-Gose. Light and Fruity, Cran-Gose is pink hued with a cranberry aroma and a naturally tart finish. Light, Tart, Fruity. This 4% fall seasonal starts as a traditional dry, salty gose before being chocked full of more pureed cranberries than bottle of Ocean Spray. What’s better than a tasty brew after a long day on the trail?
ABV: 4%
More information: dbbrewingcompany.com
UFO Cranbeery
First off the title is not a spelling error. If you aren’t aware of Harpoon’s UFO (unfiltered offering) series of beers, you’re missing out. This hefeweizen is infused with cranberries right from the bogs of Massachusetts. A little tart, a little sweet, and a lot delicious, this cranberry hefeweizen is a refreshing addition to leaf peepin’, hiking, or just hanging out around a camp fire (s’mores encouraged). This 4.8% cranberry wheat beer was just released a few weeks ago and will be available through October.
ABV: 4.8%
More information: ufobeer.com
Long Trail Cranberry Gose
Brewed with cranberries from the Bluewater Farms in Massachusetts, coriander and a splash of salt. The result is a refreshingly tart and effervescent cranberry concoction built to fuel your warm weather-inspired wanderlust. After the addition of fresh cranberries, the beer is kettle soured to give it the tart, tangy, effervescent characteristics that pair well with tailgating and fall backyard barbeques. Long Trail’s year-round 5.2% ABV Cranberry Gose has these expected flavors.
ABV: 5.2%
More information: longtrail.com
