Casey Brewing & Blending Peach Fruit Stand

Casey Brewing & Blending Peach Fruit Stand is a flagship fruited wild ale from Troy Casey's Glenwood Springs, Colorado operation, built on a saison base fermented and aged in oak wine barrels then layered with whole Colorado peaches at a rate of two pounds per gallon of beer. The beer is bottle-conditioned in 750ml format, corked and caged, and represents Casey's signature approach to blending Colorado-sourced fruit with mixed-fermentation farmhouse ale. At 5.5% ABV, it's sessionable for the style yet carries the complexity of barrel aging and wild yeast character without additional adjuncts like vanilla or berries. Troy Casey ferments the base saison with wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria, then ages the beer in oak wine barrels to develop subtle wood tannin and complexity before blending for balance. The peaches come from Colorado orchards, added as whole fruit during conditioning, which preserves the bright stonefruit character and natural acidity of the fruit skin. Casey releases Fruit Stand variants seasonally, tied to harvest cycles, distributed primarily through brewery membership, limited events, and select bottle shops. The brewery is known for meticulous blending and a purist approach to wild ale production, avoiding shortcuts or artificial sweetening. The flavor profile is bright and stonefruit-forward: ripe peach flesh, juicy peach skin, subtle tart citrus zest, and a gentle barnyard funk from the mixed fermentation. The oak contributes roundness and a faint tannic grip, while the wild yeast layers in light farmhouse spice and a crisp, refreshing finish. The body is medium, the acidity moderate—tart but not puckering, with a sticky peachy aftertaste that evolves toward jammy sweetness as the beer warms. Serve this chilled as a summer aperitif, pair it with grilled pork chops or a charcuterie board with soft cheeses, or pour it alongside stone fruit desserts like peach cobbler or almond tart. Peach Fruit Stand is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.