Dundee-based 71 Brewing has re-launched its award-winning Blackcurrant Apple Crumble beer — part of its Fruition Seasonal Sours summer range — with a tweaked recipe.
Inspired by a popular, comforting dessert, it has been packed with locally-sourced blackcurrants, apple juice, spices, and a touch of vanilla.
Available in 440ml cans, at 6.5% ABV, it pours a deep purple colour with a frothy white head, revealing a strong fruity aroma with blackcurrants as its most prominent scent. These provide a tartness that balances out the sweet apple juice, with the spices adding a warmth to the beer’s finish, and the vanilla flavour providing a creamy mouthfeel that makes it feel like a dessert. The beer has a medium body with a moderate carbonation level, and has a clean and crisp finish.
For the relaunch the recipe has been tweaked slightly to include premium apples, which has made the vanilla flavour more pronounced. There are also additional oats for a better mouthfeel.
As well as being named best fruited sour beer at last year’s Scottish Beer Awards 2022, The Independent newspaper recognised Blackcurrant Apple Crumble as best pastry sour.
“Blackcurrant Apple Crumble’s awards to date and popularity reflect its exceptional taste and quality,” said 71 Brewing founder, Duncan Alexander. “It’s a beer that’s captured the hearts of beer lovers across the country and beyond, and its re-brew is sure to delight fans both old and new.
“It’s a beer that combines the best of both worlds — the fruity tang of a sour beer and the comforting sweetness of a dessert. The locally-sourced ingredients add an extra layer of authenticity and quality to the beer, making it a must-try for anyone who enjoys flavourful and unique brews.”
