Persimmon Ale

Persimmon Ale

Bloomington Brewing Co.

Bloomington, IN

Type of Beer: Fruit Beer

ABV: 6.2%

A lovely harvest shade of burnt orange. A healthy burst of orange peel pops off this ale along with a hint of fresh nutmeg and ground cinnamon. There’s spice in the flavor, but it’s there as a complement—not a dominant force—to citrusy hops and, of course, the persimmon. The fruit itself is often very pulpy and sweet, so this ale actually comes off more like a lightly carbonated fruit juice. It finishes somewhat dry, but ultimately very refreshing.

John Holl
John Holl is the editor of All About Beer Magazine and author of “The American Craft Beer Cookbook.” He lives in Jersey City, NJ. Contact him via Twitter @John_Holl or email