Wisconsin Fruit Beer & Sour Beer Guide: New Glarus Belgian Red, Untitled Art & Beyond
Wisconsin's fruit and sour beer scene rivals any in the nation, with New Glarus leading the charge through their legendary Wisconsin Belgian Red and Seren… Published 2026-08-24.
Wisconsin's fruit and sour beer scene rivals any in the nation, with New Glarus leading the charge through their legendary Wisconsin Belgian Red and Serendipity. From Waunakee's experimental Untitled Art to Neenah's balanced Lion's Tail offerings, discover the breweries turning Wisconsin's cherry, raspberry, and cranberry harvests into world-class tart ales perfect for summer sipping.
By Wisconsin Microbreweries · 2026-08-24
When most people think of Wisconsin beer, they picture golden lagers and hoppy IPAs. But some of the most exciting brewing happening in our state involves fruit — lots of it — and the kind of mouth puckering tartness that makes you reach for another sip even as your face scrunches up. Wisconsin's fruit and sour beer tradition runs deeper than you might expect, rooted in both our agricultural bounty and our Belgian brewing heritage. Let's explore the tart side of Wisconsin brewing, from the legendary cherry ales of New Glarus to the experimental sours pushing boundaries across the state. New Glarus: The Gold Standard for Wisconsin Fruit Beer You simply cannot discuss Wisconsin fruit beer without starting in New Glarus, the Swiss themed village that's home to one of America's most celebrated regional breweries. New Glarus Brewing Company has been perfecting fruit beers since the 1990s, and their approach remains the benchmark others aspire to reach. Wisconsin Belgian Red stands as the brewery's crown jewel and quite possibly the finest fruit beer produced anywhere in America. This isn't your average cherry flavored beer — it's a serious, complex ale that happens to showcase Door Cou…