Try Stone Fruit in Your Fruit Beer
Stone fruits are members of the Prunus genus, getting their name from the stony pit at their core. These fleshy fruits thrive in warm environments and offer a bright, floral flavor profile. The smooth, mild taste of stone fruit puree evokes long summer days and fresh-baked pies. Stone fruits are the perfect complement to pale ales, IPAs, and fruit seltzers, but also pair well with Belgian beers, stouts, sours, and cherry ales.
Added to a fruited beer, stone fruits bring complexity and smoothness. With their mild and sweet flavor, these purees blend deliciously with berry puree, tropical fruit puree, and citrus puree. Our favorite fruit pairings include banana puree, raspberry puree, orange puree, and passion fruit puree.
Why Choose Fierce Fruit?
We craft our real fruit puree from sun-ripened fruit grown among the rich soils of the South American Andes. Free from GMOs, dairy, gluten, and artificial flavors, you’re getting the best stone fruit puree for your next brew. Fierce Fruit uses high-barrier aseptic packaging and pasteurization processes to ensure we’re providing our customers with the highest-quality puree for sale on the market today.
Buy stone fruit to add to your ciders, beer, kombucha, and more, and take advantage of our low shipping rates and free warehouse pick-up for local orders. For wholesale orders with bulk discounts, free samples, and no minimum purchase amounts, get in touch with us today. Make Fierce Fruit your go-to fruit supplier!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are stone fruits good for you?
What can I make with stone fruit puree?
Stone fruits are endlessly versatile and can be incorporated into all sorts of commercial foods and drinks. Here are a few quick ideas to get you started:
- Peach puree is perfect in fruit seltzers, THC drinks, and craft brews, as well as pies and cobblers.
- Plum puree can add complexity and depth to wheat beers, porters, stouts, and fruit sours, as well as hot sauces, jellies, and jams.
- Sweet cherry puree is wonderful in summer beers, Belgian lambics, and sour ales, as well as pastries, ice creams, and fruit bars.
Why should I join the Fierce Fruit wholesale program?
If you need stone fruit puree in bulk, partner with the industry’s best fruit puree suppliers! As a member of our wholesale program, you’ll gain access to a variety of perks, including no minimum orders, free samples, and tax-free wholesale orders (for registered breweries).
If you plan to buy stone fruit on a regular basis, we can create a custom fruit contract similar to a hops contract. That way, you can be sure that the bulk fruit puree you require will always be available and delivered when you need it. Sign up today!
What fruits are classified as stone fruit?
Stone fruits are members of the Prunus genus, named for the hard pit at their core. This category includes peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries. Fierce Fruit sources these fruits at peak ripeness to produce purees with the floral, concentrated flavor brewers expect from this fruit family.
What is the difference between stone fruit puree and compote?
Puree is a smooth, blended product with no added structure, while compote is a chunkier, syrup-based preparation made from whole fruit pieces cooked down together. For brewing applications, puree is the preferred format because it integrates evenly into the fermenter without leaving solids behind.
Why do some brewers avoid certain stone fruits in their recipes?
Some individuals have sensitivities to specific stone fruits due to proteins that can trigger reactions in those with pollen allergies. This is worth noting when formulating recipes for a wide customer base. Fierce Fruit provides clear ingredient information so brewers can make informed decisions for their lineups.
How is stone fruit puree different from working with fresh fruit in a brewery setting?
Fresh stone fruit varies by season and requires pitting, peeling, and processing before use, which adds labor and inconsistency. Puree arrives ready to use, with uniform texture and flavor from batch to batch. This consistency helps brewers replicate recipes reliably across production runs.
Which stone fruits does Fierce Fruit offer in puree form?
Fierce Fruit's stone fruit lineup includes peach, apple, plum, and sweet cherry that've been sourced for bold, authentic flavor. Each variety is processed from real, sun-ripened fruit rather than concentrate. Brewers can pair these with other fruit purees, powders, or pieces to build layered flavor profiles.
Can stone fruit puree be used alongside freeze-dried fruit products?
Yes, stone fruit puree pairs well with freeze-dried fruit powders and pieces for brewers looking to layer flavor or adjust intensity. Powders offer a concentrated fruit density without added water, while pieces contribute texture. Combining formats gives brewers more control over the final flavor and body of a batch.
How should a brewery choose between different stone fruits for a recipe?
Selection depends on the flavor profile a brewer wants to achieve, since peaches, apricots, and plums each bring distinct sweetness and acidity levels. Reviewing a flavor profile guide can help match a specific stone fruit to a beer style. Fierce Fruit's fruit puree options support experimentation across sours, ciders, and seltzers.
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