Sour ale, Mondeuse

Mondeuse is a sour ale/“grape ale” from Brasserie du Mont Salève in Haute-Savoie, where the beer is macerated with whole grapes of Mondeuse — the traditional grape variety from the Savoy region used in winemaking. This means that the beer is not only tart and lively like a sour, but also bears the structure and natural character of the grapes, as fermentation and grape material are mixed in a hybrid process between beer and wine elements. This approach emphasizes the brewery’s experimental style, where craftsmanship, spontaneous fermentations and the use of fruit from the wine world create complex, unconventional beer profiles.