Pear in beer

[dhelegda]

Have any of you used pear purée in beer? I have a friend getting married, he wants a cinnamon pear Kolsch. I’m all for going it but not sure about the flavor.

I’m thinking a regular Kolsch brewed with a bit of cinnamon at the end of the boil.

Pitch and ferment for about 2-3 days and then add pear purée to the active fermentation.

 

[chickypad]

My only experience with pear is in ciders, but it's a pretty subtle fruit. Might need a lot to come through at all. You'll get the cinnamon though.

 

[dhelegda]

My only experience with pear is in ciders, but it's a pretty subtle fruit. Might need a lot to come through at all. You'll get the cinnamon though.

Those are my thoughts as well. That’s why I’m looking to find someone that has tried it before.

 

[ba-brewer]

No experience with using pear, but I have seen pear esters listed for some yeast so maybe look for a yeast that can produce that flavor to enhance any fruit you might add.

 

[dhelegda]

No experience with using pear, but I have seen pear esters listed for some yeast so maybe look for a yeast that can produce that flavor to enhance any fruit you might add.

I do like this idea!

 

[MPBeer]

Try to use Asian pears if you can get your hands on them. They have more fruity characters than Western one IMO. A brewery in my country recently released a Belgian Strong with pears and I'm hearing some good stuffs about the beer.

 

[MPBeer]

Also this beer will give you some guides.

https://untappd.com/b/trillium-brewing-company-fated-farmer-asian-pear/2573301