STORY

Overview: Cherry Tart is a bright, fruit-forward beer recipe built on a clean pale malt base with real tart cherries and fresh lime. It is crisp, lightly tart, and refreshing, making it a great pick for brewers who want a fruit beer that stays balanced and easy to drink.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a light golden pour with cherry aroma, soft pale malt character, a clean finish, and a tart fruit bite from red tart cherries and lime. The fruit character is bright and refreshing without turning heavy or syrupy.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Fermentation Note: This recipe has a lot of fermentables. Place your fermenter somewhere safe in case it leaks during fermentation.

WHAT YOU GET

• Ingredient: 1 Can American Lager Brewing Extract (HME)
• Ingredient: 1 Packet Dry Brewing Yeast under the lid
• Ingredient: 1 Packet BrewMax LME Pale
• Ingredient: 2 Packets No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

Ingredient: 2 Cans Red Tart Cherries in Water

Ingredient: Juice and Zest of 2 Small Limes, about 2 oz

FOR FANS OF

Beer: Samuel Smith Organic Cherry Ale

Beer: Founders Brewing Cherry Ale

Beer Style: Fruit beers

Beer Style: Tart cherry ales

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 2–3 weeks

Fruit Addition: Day 7

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the cherry, lime, and pale malt flavors blend together for a smoother finish.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is perfect for brewers who want a fruit beer that is bright and refreshing instead of heavy or overly sweet. Tart cherries bring real fruit character, lime adds a crisp citrus edge, and the pale malt base keeps the whole beer clean and drinkable.