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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

Style: Regional
Flavor: Fruity, tart, crisp, and refreshing
Original Gravity: 1.046
Final Gravity: 1.010
ABV: 4.9%
SRM (Color): 4
IBU (Bitterness): 17
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

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.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    Cherry Tart

    This is a good one. Tasted like a fine wine. Worth the brew.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Poor Service

    Due to lack of response from a question I had about this beer I had to throw it out.....Wasted money and time. Wasn't very happy...

  • A
    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Enjoyable!

    I've had this in the past always the same Fantastic!

  • A
    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Tart but delicious

    Good tart but smooth flavor. Just as I thought it would be. Very good. Just had a little problem with the sediment.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Rhubarb Beer

    I use this as a base for my Rhubarb beer. It's a favorite with all my friends.

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