The History of Organic Strawberry Ale

Samuel Smith's Organic Fruit Beers are brewed and fermented at Melbourn Bros. Brewery in Stamford; then blended, conditioned and packaged at Samuel Smith's Old Brewery in Tadcaster; they are Certified Organic by the USDA-accredited UK Soil Association.

While there are older breweries in England, it would be safe to say that few breweries are so little changed as this gem at Stamford, which has stood in the center of the beautifully preserved market community since 1825. From the antique grist mill to the ancient copper vessels, Melbourn Bros. remains today, a working brewery which blends the traditions of the ancient craft with that of the early industrial revolution. Closed in the 1970s, restoration with respect for the historical brewing equipment was begun by Samuel Smith's in the 1990s.

Taste

Strawberries offer a soft and subtle flavour, making the character of this fruit beer extremely sophisticated and refined. The smooth malt and aromatic strawberry flavours merge together in an elegant fashion, with fresh, ripe strawberries shining through.

Serving Suggestion

Roast spring lamb with orange-horseradish cream; Waldorf salad; scones or fresh plump strawberries and cream.

Accolades

Gold Medal - World Beer Championships, 2011

First place, fruit beer category - US Open Beer Championship, 2009

Product Sizes and Quantities

• 18.7-ounce (550 ml) "Victorian Pint" bottles / 12 bottles per case

Stats

ABV: 5.1% - OG: 1.065 - IBU: 14