I am so glad to finally see a thread about something I love, brewing.
I have seen a German relative mix beer with Himbersaft or a raspberry concentrate. I never tasted it, but I did see it.
Cathy,
In my experience the mixing of beer, usually a German Weiss beer, with a raspberry syrup is known as a Berliner. Or serving in the style of Berlin natives. I do not have my copy of Zymurgy magazine on hand for verification.
Aren't krieks and lambics fruit flavored?
Hattyn,
Lambic, refers to the style of fermentation using natural air-borne yeasts. Lambics, when being brewed look quite hideous ie: molds and other stuff pile on top. Lambics also require long bottle aging (minimum of 6 months for it to even be drinkable) for the flavors to mature and mellow. It is true many are flavored with fruit juices during the second fermentation, but not all.
Now back to the original topic. When I read the article I noticed that they are going to sell this "malt beverage" in a slimline 10oz can ala Red Bull style. Though I'm not sure how this might add to the effect of the latest fad-shot of the Jagerbomb.
Flip
"Beer is proof God loves us, and wants us to be Happy"
-Ben Franklin-