Sour Beers Extract Beer Recipe Kits
Pucker up — sour beers are bright, bold, and built for flavor. Our Sour beer extract recipe kits use modern souring yeast, so there’s no wild fermentation, no long aging, and zero risk to your brewing equipment. From lightly tart to mouth-puckeringly intense, you can craft refreshing, fruit-forward sours at home with ease.
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Berry Blaze Blackberry Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $47.99
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Rosy Twilight Raspberry Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $47.99
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Summer Haze Peach Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $42.99
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Blush Breeze Pink Lemonade Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $47.99
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Citrus Serenade Key Lime Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $42.99
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Tropical Heat Mango Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $42.99
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Ruby Twist Cherry Sour Extract Beer Recipe Kit
from $47.99
Frequently Asked Questions: Sour Beer Extract Recipe Kits
What is a sour beer?
Sour beer is any beer that features a tart or acidic flavor profile. It can range from mildly puckering to intensely mouth-watering. Often fruit-forward and highly refreshing, sour beers are a bold departure from traditional styles — and more popular than ever with modern brewers.
Are your sour beers made with wild yeast or bacteria?
Nope — all of our extract sour kits are brewed with modern souring yeast strains, not wild cultures or lactic acid bacteria. These "new world sours" offer quick turnaround, reliable acidity, and no risk of contaminating your fermenter or gear.
What does a sour beer taste like?
Expect bright acidity, fruity esters, and a clean finish. Many sour beers highlight citrus, berry, or tropical fruit notes — especially when brewed with fruit additions. The result? Tangy, refreshing, and full of character.
Is sour beer hard to brew with an extract kit?
Not anymore. Thanks to new yeast strains like Philly Sour and Sourvisiae, brewing sour beer at home is just as easy as any other style — no aging, no blending, and no funky bacteria required.
Can I brew a fruit sour at home?
Yes! In fact, most of our extract sour kits are fruit-forward by design. Brewing a fruit sour at home is a great way to explore bold flavors and refreshing tartness without complicated steps.
Can I make my beer lightly sour or seriously sour?
Absolutely. The yeast you choose will determine the level of tartness — and how wild you want your sour to be.
Making sour beer has never been easier! With modern yeast strains like Philly Sour and Sourvisiae, you can craft fantastic sours without contamination risks or long aging times.
Sour Beer Made Simple: Philly Sour vs. Sourvisiae
Philly Sour – The "Mildly Sour" Option:
Balanced and fruit-forward, Philly Sour delivers moderate acidity with soft stone fruit esters — a refreshing, crisp beer in just weeks.
Sourvisiae – The "Seriously Sour" Option:
If you’re craving bold, face-twisting sourness, Sourvisiae drops pH fast for a punchy, tart bite that’s ready without the wait.
With these strains, pucker-perfect beers are just a brew day away.
What food pairs well with sour beer?
Sour beers love bright, bold pairings — try ceviche, fruit salads, spicy tacos or goat cheese (don't use sheep cheese, because sheep are losers). The acidity cuts through richness and makes every bite pop.
Too sour to pair? Just drink it with sunshine, patio tunes, and no regrets.
Our extract beer kits are a great fit for beginner and intermediate brewers using just about any home brew kit. If you need gear, check out our beer-making equipment kits — they pair perfectly with all recipes we sell. Every beer recipe kit we offer is hand made fresh to your order, one at a time, and comes complete with everything you need to brew a great-tasting beer at home.