Half Day Fremont Fruited Sour 4Pk

Half Day Fremont Fruited Sour 4Pk is a fruit-loaded kettle sour beer brewed by Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire, Illinois, at 6.25% ABV. This expression stands out for its intensely layered tropical and berry fruit character, earning a 3.9 rating on Untappd across multiple fruit variants in the Fremont line.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.25%  |  Origin: Lincolnshire, Illinois  |  Style: Fruited Kettle Sour  |  Brewery: Half Day Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Half Day Brewing Company operates out of Lincolnshire, a suburb in Chicago's northern corridor, an area that has quietly built a credible craft beer scene. The Fremont Fruited Sour uses a kettle-souring technique in which unfermented wort is inoculated with Lactobacillus bacteria and held at warm temperatures (roughly 75–95°F) for one to three days. The wort is then boiled to kill the bacteria before standard yeast fermentation begins — a process that delivers controlled tartness while minimizing contamination risk to other house beers and equipment. Fruit additions drive the final flavor profile, giving each batch its signature smoothie-like body and vivid color.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe raspberry and pink guava dominate the nose immediately, followed by a wave of tropical passionfruit. A faint lactic tang lingers underneath, signaling the sour base without overpowering the fruit.

Taste: The entry is thick and jammy, with raspberry and guava arriving in roughly equal measure. Mid-palate, passionfruit intensity builds, adding a sharp tropical edge that balances the sweetness. The overall impression is closer to a fruit smoothie than a traditional beer, with the kettle-sour backbone providing just enough acidity to keep things lively.

Finish: Tart and refreshing, with residual berry sweetness that fades into a clean, dry close. The finish is moderate in length, making the next sip come quickly.

How to Drink Fremont Fruited Sour

Pour it cold into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint to let the fruit aromatics open up — this beer is built to drink fresh and chilled. For a Berliner Weisse twist, add a splash of elderflower syrup to amplify the floral-tropical notes. It works well in a Beer Mimosa alongside fresh orange juice for brunch service. A Fruited Sour Shandy — half Fremont Fruited Sour, half sparkling lemonade — makes a crushable warm-weather drink that dials back the tartness for lighter palates.

Best For

• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to the sour beer category
• Summer cookouts and backyard sessions where refreshment matters
• Pairing alongside a weekend brunch spread
• Sharing with friends who typically reach for hard seltzers or fruit-forward cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fremont Fruited Sour taste like? It delivers an intensely fruity, smoothie-like experience led by raspberry, pink guava, and passionfruit, balanced by a tart kettle-sour acidity that keeps the sweetness in check.

How does Fremont Fruited Sour compare to other fruited sours? Half Day's version leans heavily into a thick, pulpy body that reviewers describe as "more smoothie than beer," whereas many competing fruited sours maintain a thinner, more traditionally beer-like texture with lighter fruit additions.

Is Fremont Fruited Sour good for beginners? Yes — its pronounced fruit sweetness and mild tartness make it one of the more approachable entries into the sour beer style, especially for drinkers who enjoy fruit-forward flavors.

Where is Fremont Fruited Sour made? It is brewed by Half Day Brewing Company in Lincolnshire, Illinois, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Fremont Fruited Sour? Try it with a fresh fruit and cheese board featuring brie or goat cheese, where the tartness cuts through the creaminess. Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical notes. Light salads dressed with citrus vinaigrette mirror its acidity. Berry-topped cheesecake or a lemon tart echo the beer's own fruit-forward and tangy character.

What sizes does Fremont Fruited Sour come in? This release is packaged as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for the Fremont Fruited Sour line.

Is Fremont Fruited Sour worth the price? It positions comfortably within the craft fruited sour tier, where thick, smoothie-style beers typically command a moderate premium over standard sours — the layered fruit complexity and full body deliver solid value for the style.

Why Fremont Fruited Sour?

The kettle-souring method gives Half Day precise control over acidity, resulting in a beer that tastes deliberately designed rather than accidentally tart. Generous fruit additions — raspberry, pink guava, and passionfruit — push this toward the smoothie-sour end of the spectrum, a style that has earned a loyal following among drinkers who want fruit intensity without cloying sweetness. With a 3.9 Untappd rating across variants, it consistently resonates with the fruited sour community. At 6.25% ABV, it carries enough weight to feel substantial while remaining sessionable enough for a full four-pack sitting.