The sour beers are not a trend: they are a historical and technical category within craft. Their acidity does not come from lemon or added fruit, but from controlled fermentations with lactic bacteria or Brettanomyces that generate that sour, clean and refreshing profile. At Mascraft we bring together Sours, Goses and Berliner Weisse selected for their balance between acidity, aroma and stability.
The art of acidity
The sour point is achieved through mixed or controlled fermentations that reduce pH without compromising quality. A good sour beer should be bright, lively and free from defects. Not all contain fruit: many are based only on yeast and bacterial work. If you prefer versions with added fruit, you can visit our fruit beers.
- Berliner Weisse: light, dry and softly acidic.
- Gose: with salt and coriander, German tradition reinterpreted.
- Fruited Sour: acidity and fruit integrated with technique.
- Mixed Fermentation: more complex, with rustic and wild notes.
The sours are the meeting point between beer and microbiological experimentation. Their natural acidity stimulates the palate and cleans the mouth, making them an ideal format for tastings or pairings with vegetable or fermented dishes. They are not "strange": they are the result of centuries of craft, from Belgian Lambics to new modern fermentations.
Buy sour beers online
Buy craft sour beers at Mascraft with urgent shipping. Sours, Goses and mixed fermentations brewed with precision and control. The liveliest side of modern craft beer.
Why can a beer be sour?
Because of the action of lactic bacteria or wild yeasts during fermentation. No lemon or vinegar is added: the acidity is natural and controlled.
Are they beers with fruit?
Not necessarily. Some Sours include added fruit, but others are purely fermentation-driven.
Why do some people not like sour beers?
Because they break with the classic idea of beer. Their acidic profile is surprising at first, but once understood, it reveals unique nuances. They are beers for those seeking precision and real freshness.
Is a Grape Ale a sour beer?
A Grape Ale is a hybrid beer brewed with grape must and a beer base. Many show natural acidity due to must fermentation - similar to a Sour - but not all are sour by definition. The final profile depends on grape type, fermentation level and yeast strain used. In summary: most are acidic or semi-dry, although the essential point is the balance between beer and wine character.
