Pairs with: Fresh ceviche, grilled shrimp skewers, light summer salads with goat cheese, salty soft pretzels, or fish tacos with citrus slaw Good for: Cooling down after a sweaty summer hike, substituting for a mimosa at Sunday brunch, packing in a cooler for a long beach day, or enjoying a deeply refreshing, low-ABV afternoon thirst-quencher Style of Beer: Shandy / Radler I am from: Vorchdorf, Austria (Crafted by Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg) The Story: Located in the breathtaking foothills of the Austrian Alps, Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg boasts a rich, storied history of commercial brewing that dates all the way back to 1681. While they are world-renowned for their robust lagers and historic bocks, their Grapefruit Radler proves they are equally masterful at creating bright, breezy refreshers. Seeking a modern update to the traditional, sometimes cloyingly sweet lemon radlers of Europe, the brewers decided to blend their crisp, classic Austrian lager with natural pink grapefruit juice. The result is a vibrant, incredibly popular staple that relies on real fruit juice rather than artificial syrups, delivering a natural, thirst-quenching bitterness that perfectly balances the brew. Why You'll Love Me: It is the absolute ultimate summer crusher—a beautifully balanced fruit beer that clocks in at a highly approachable 2.5% ABV. It pours a striking, slightly hazy pinkish-orange in the glass beneath a soft, effervescent white head. The nose immediately bursts with a bright, enticing bouquet of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit, zesty citrus, and a delicate, earthy hint of clean malt. On the palate, it delivers a deeply refreshing, mouth-watering experience. Instead of weighing you down with heavy, artificial sugar, a tart, juicy wave of real grapefruit acidity cuts beautifully through the crisp lager base, coasting into a snappy, semi-dry, and impossibly clean finish that leaves you instantly ready for another sip.
