Smoothie Sour Beers – The Hottest Trend in Craft Beer
26th June 2026
If you think beer has to be bitter, think again. Smoothie sour beers are one of the fastest-growing trends in the craft beer world, combining the refreshment of beer with the flavour and texture of a fruit smoothie.
Unlike traditional beers, smoothie sours are brewed with large amounts of real fruit purée, creating a thick, juicy, and intensely fruity drinking experience. Brewers typically start with a lightly soured beer base before adding fruits such as mango, raspberry, passionfruit, strawberry, banana, or peach. The result is a vibrant beer bursting with flavour, often with a silky, smoothie-like texture and a refreshing sweet-and-tart balance.
Their popularity has exploded in recent years because they appeal not only to beer lovers but also to people who might normally choose cocktails, cider, or mixed drinks. They are colourful, packed with fruit character, highly Instagram-worthy, and offer something completely different from traditional lagers and IPAs.
Two breweries leading the way in this exciting category are Sáez & Son from Spain and Amundsen Brewery from Norway.
Sáez & Son has built a reputation for producing bold, fruit-packed smoothie sours with rich texture and intense flavour combinations. Their beers often showcase tropical fruits, berries, chocolate, banana, and dessert-inspired ingredients, creating a drinking experience closer to a fruit smoothie than a traditional beer.
Amundsen Brewery is famous worldwide for pushing creative boundaries with its smoothie sour and pastry sour ranges. Their releases feature combinations such as mango, pineapple, coconut, vanilla, berries, and ice-cream-inspired flavours, delivering a decadent yet refreshing experience.
What should you drink them with?
Smoothie sours pair wonderfully with:
Cheesecake and fruit desserts
Ice cream and gelato
White chocolate
Soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert
Spicy Asian dishes
Summer barbecues and grilled chicken
Fresh fruit platters
Serve well chilled and gently roll the can before pouring (if recommended by the brewery) to distribute the fruit evenly.
Whether you are a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or completely new to sour beers, smoothie sours offer a fun, flavour-packed adventure that has to be tasted to be believed.
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