I've added cherries to a wheat beer before... Worked out alright. I added the cherries to a 2nd carboy and racked on top of them...
You might want to freeze them first then thaw to burst the cell walls and allow easier access for the yeast to the the fruity goodness inside...
I did not remove pits. I had a mild off-flavor that took a while to go away. I've always blamed the pits. But I never made the beer again to test my theory...
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