blood orange Cyclist

The blood orange is a subspecies of the classic orange. Its dramatic name derives from its blood-red flesh, a natural mutation of the conventional, bright orange flesh of classic oranges. The three best-known varieties originate from Italy and Spain, but there are now nearly a dozen different types cultivated worldwide in Mediterranean, tropical, and subtropical climates. The freshly squeezed juice of these striking fruits has a pronounced citrus aroma with subtle hints of raspberry. It can be used to make delicious cocktails, but blood oranges also work well in shandies.

Vault City Brewery proves this with its Blood Orange Radler. The coppery-red brew boasts a feather-light 3.4% ABV and is flavored with the Saphir hop variety. The hops' inherent citrus notes harmonize perfectly with those of the blood orange, beautifully underscoring its sunny character. The soft sweetness of the ripe citrus fruit is balanced by a fruity acidity. The base beer remains discreetly in the background, contributing only a delicate tartness and a subtle bitterness.

Vault City's Blood Orange Radler is a lemonade for adults: a culinary escape to the Sicilian sun – perfect for rainy, overcast days and all those moments when you desperately long for summer.