The popularity of shandies and radlers has motivated quite a few breweries to brew beers with their characteristics. You can pretty much go to the store and buy a shandy or a radler. Ireland is home to numerous traditional breweries known for producing distinctive styles of beer, such as stouts, red ales, and Irish lagers. So let’s take a closer look at these two types of grapefruit beers and what makes them so special. Grapefruit IPA In addition to Schöfferhofer Juicy Pineapple, there are plenty of other notable grapefruit beers to explore. Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin is a light and refreshing IPA with a delightful hint of grapefruit, while Surly Grapefruit Supreme offers a tart and fruity wheat beer experience.

How to mix a grapefruit shandy – the refreshing version of the popular Bavarian radlerand a direct descendant of the Shandygaff. Great Divide Roadie is a beer that’s specifically designed to be brought on a hike or long bike ride. It’s a low in alcohol (4.2%) ale brewed with natural grapefruit puree. The result is a Radler-style beer that’s an easy-to-drink mix of sweetness and tart citrus flavor. In addition to sparkling lemonades and sodas, non carbonated fruit juices can be used to mix a shandy. This is a popular practice in the US to the horror of many Europeans. I actually love to add freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to a glass about 3/4 full of piney, dunk Pacific Northwest style IPA. It works miracles. It is perhaps the only way I personally get to truly enjoy this IPA style. For a feast for the eyes place a thinly sliced grapefruit circle inside each glass. Place it so it hugs the inside curvature of the glass which will prevent it from moving around once the glass is filled.

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Irish craft beers can be found all across the Emerald Isle now. However, McGargles were the first on the Irish craft beer industry with their impressive range of beers. Leinenkugel’s is fairly well-known for its shandies. Its Summer Shandy is its most beloved, but there is a slew of other fruit flavors available as well. This includes Leinenkugel’s Grapefruit Shandy. It begins as the brewery’s Weiss beer and natural white grapefruit flavor are added to it to give it a citrus zing. Frequently, beers using these hops are brewed with the addition of grapefruit and are referred to as grapefruit pales or IPAs but grapefruit beer is not a style per se. Choose a visually pleasing, appropriately sized tall glass. The glasses in these pictures are 12 oz stemmed pilsner glasses. When it comes to spring beers from Genesee (makers of the iconic Cream Ale), there are many as eagerly awaited at Ruby Red Kolsch. Available from March through August, this German-inspired beer combines a classic Kölsch-style beer with ruby red grapefruit flavors.

To achieve this perfect balance, brewers often experiment with various techniques and ingredients, such as adjusting the ratio of barley malt to grapefruit juice, or using different types of hops to enhance the beer’s flavor profile. Ballast Point Sculpin IPA is one of the highest-rated, most beloved IPAs of all time. But if you prefer your IPA to have even more citrus flavor, you’ll opt for a Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin. This 7% ABV West Coast IPA already leans in on its bitterness and the addition of tart, tangy grapefruit only adds to the experience. This beer is a great choice for those who enjoy a unique flavor profile and a light, crisp finish. It’s perfect for a summer day or a night out with friends. Grapefruit Sculpin IPA is a great way to enjoy a beer. How is grapefruit beer crafted? Established in the 18th century, Guinness is one of the most famous Irish macro breweries. This national favourite is a hearty brew which has an extraordinary pouring process, culminating in its famous creamy head.Exotic, fruity, and juicy, this banger of a beer has flavours of mango, passion fruit, orange, and melon, which make it so easy to drink.