Unlock the Flavor of Sicily with Our Limited Edition Lemon Puree

Oregon Fruit Company is pleased to introduce to you our Fall 2024 Limited Release: Sicilian Lemon

Exploring the Flavor and Versatility of a Unique Lemon for Craft Beverages

Crafting a drink that stands out starts with selecting the right ingredients, and when it comes to citrus, not all lemons are created equal. Our limited edition Sicilian Lemon aseptic fruit puree brings a new level of sophistication to the table with its muted yellow hue, soft yet intense lemon aromas, and a rich, rounded mouthfeel. This Italian-origin fruit, with its nuanced flavors, serves as a standalone citrus or as an enhancer for other fruits like raspberry, cherry, or blueberry. 

The Flavor Profile: Softer, Balanced, and Pleasingly Tart

The Sicilian Lemon’s flavor profile is all about balance. Its distinct citrus pucker is softer and more balanced than any lemon option you may have tried, leaving a round lemony finish that lingers just enough to intrigue the palate. It offers a mellow tartness with a medium-intense citrus punch, making it an excellent choice to add complexity without overpowering other flavors. 

What to Expect in Look, Taste, and Texture

With this aseptic lemon puree, you won’t see an intense color impact in the final beverage, as it provides a subtle, muted yellow. However, it may create a slight haze, lending a more rustic, unfiltered appearance to your brews. The tartness complements the medium-intense citrus finish, creating a smooth yet assertive mouthfeel. For brewers looking to develop a fruit-forward, slightly hazy beer, this lemon is an excellent choice.

Seasonal Beer Applications

This unique lemon puree is a natural fit for seasonal beers that crave a bit of brightness. Think of a winter ale with hints of spice or a summer wheat beer that needs a refreshing citrus twist. Our in-house Certified Ciccerone, Chris Hodge, suggests the following ideas for how you could use this lemon in your brews:

1. Limoncello Inspired Beverages – You might recognize this distinct lemon and aroma flavor, as it is reminicent to the lemon used in Limoncello. Coming from Sicily, we have seen customers use that unique profile to build recipes to mimic the classic Limoncello. This can work across a variety of styles from fruited sours to lagers to even adding a citrus punch to an IPA.
2. Summer Shandies – For a lighter, refreshing beer, combine this lemon with a wheat base to create a shandy that’s ideal for summer drinking.
3. Sours and Goses – This lemon’s tart and bright flavors are perfect for sours or goses, where the citrus pop can be highlighted alongside salt or other fruit additions.
4. The Perfect Complement – This lemon also pairs well with other fruits like raspberry blueberry, or even Marionberry, allowing it to shine in fruited beers by adding a layer of tartness without overpowering the other flavors.

Expanding Beyond Beer: The Fruit’s Popularity in Cider and Seltzer

If you’re looking to expand your beverage production beyond traditional beer, this versatile lemon is an excellent choice. Sicilian Lemon has a “cross-over” appeal that makes it a fantastic fruit for use in cider, seltzers, and more. The delicate but pronounced citrus flavors work wonders in ciders, adding brightness without overwhelming the apple base. In flavored malt beverages, you can appreciate the nuanced acidity and balanced profile.  And in seltzers, this lemon can add just the right amount of refreshing tartness, keeping it light but flavorful. Sicilian Lemon shines in RTD Cocktails like Vodka Sodas and Spritzes.

Limited Time Opportunity: Grab It Before It’s Gone

Available only for a limited time, our Sicilian Lemon puree is a special ingredient for craft beverage makers seeking a unique fruit for brewing to set their seasonal offerings apart. This rare opportunity is especially attractive for brewers looking to tap into the marketing power and customer appeal of an exclusive flavor profile, perfect for both winter warmth and summer refreshment.

With our Sicilian Lemon puree, you have an ideal fruit for brewing and fermentation that brings a fresh citrus experience to a variety of beverages. Now is the perfect time to incorporate this versatile ingredient into your next brew!

Now is the perfect time to consider Oregon Fruit Co’s Sicilian Lemon for your next beverage, before it’s gone!