Northern Monk Fruit Tower Fruited Pale Ale is the latest addition to the Ice Cream Van Classics series from Northern Monk Brewery in Leeds, England. Brewed at 5.0% ABV, this fruited pale ale layers an array of real fruit purées—including orange, pineapple, raspberry, lime and blackcurrant—over a soft, hazy malt base featuring oats and wheat. It’s designed for pure, sunny enjoyment and evokes joyful nostalgia in each sip.
This beer is a celebration of clear, bold fruit character with balanced sweetness and drinking freshness. The soft, hazy body supports the lively fruit profile, making it an ideal companion for gatherings, warm evenings or laid-back weekends.
Brewery Background & History
Northern Monk was established in 2013 by Russell Bisset and Brian Dickson in Leeds. Operating from a renovated Victorian mill, the brewery has grown into a creative powerhouse, producing over 120 unique recipes each year. Their portfolio spans approachable session pale ales to complex barrel-aged concoctions and non-alcoholic craft beers. The Fruits series is part of their Ice Cream Van Classics, a playful tribute to childhood treats and joyful flavours.
Known for embracing community engagement and art-forward branding, Northern Monk regularly collaborates and runs initiatives like Faith in Futures to support local culture. Their beers have earned awards and rave reviews, and they’re a consistent choice in craft beer shop Dublin and among those browsing craft beer online. Northern Monk’s dedication to craftsmanship, innovation and flavour has made them a leading name in craft beer Ireland and beyond.
Food Pairings
Fruit Tower’s tropical and citrus profile works beautifully with lighter, vibrant cuisine:
Enjoy it with fresh summer salads featuring berries, goat’s cheese and citrus vinaigrette.
Try alongside seafood dishes like prawns with mango salsa, sweet chilli fish tacos or ceviche, which echo the fruity zest.
Vegetarian options such as halloumi skewers, roast vegetable flatbreads or fresh bruschetta pair wonderfully.
For dessert, serve with fruit pavlova, lemon cheesecake or orange-glazed brownies for a match to its sweet, juicy character.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Hazy golden-pink hue with a creamy white head and moderate carbonation.
Aroma: Sherbet orange and raspberry upfront, layered with tropical pineapple, zesty lime and a hint of blackcurrant.
Flavour: A stacked fruit experience—orange and pineapple lead, followed by raspberry, lime and blackcurrant; balanced by clean malt sweetness.
Mouthfeel: Soft and smooth with medium body, gentle carbonation and a crisp, refreshing finish.
Fruit Tower is perfect for those who want craft beer with a fruity twist that feels like sunshine in a can. It brings creativity, colour and refreshment, without overwhelming sweetness or heaviness.
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