So, what kind of beer is the Fearrington Fall Beer? It is a Berliner Weisse, which is a traditional ale from Berlin, created in the early 19th century. At one time there were hundreds of breweries in the city producing this beer, but, with the rise of Communism in the former East Germany, the style was kept alive by only a few producers. It is gaining popularity quickly in the American craft brewing world.

The Fullsteam Fearrington Berliner Weisse, has a grain base of 50% North Carolina Wheat and 50% Barley, it has the addition of cordials made from crabapples grown behind The Fearrington House Restaurant, and Chatham County Apples. It is a sour ale, but balanced by the fruit of the cordials. It is only lightly hopped, coming in at 10 IBUs, and is very sessionable at 3.8% ABV. Most importantly it is really delicious, and a great food beer (which is the goal for the beer collaboration).