Strawberries are without a doubt one of the most popular fruits in the world. Few other fruits are as universally celebrated as the strawberry, so here are some fun facts about everyone's favorite berry, the strawberry!
* Contrary to popular belief, strawberries are not actually fruit. Since it is derived not from the ovaries of the plant but from a structure called the hypanthium.
* Strawberries as we know them were first grown in the 18th century in Europe by accidentally crossing the species Fragaria Virginiana from America with Fragaria Chiloensis from Chile.
*Strawberries are equally as popular with the insect world as they are with the human world, with over 200 species (or pests) known to feast on this false fruit around the world.
*The United States is the leading producer of Strawberries annually, harvesting more than three times as much as the nearest competitor Russia.
* Many people exhibit an anaphylactic allergy to strawberries, which research suggests may be related to the brilliant red pigment of the fruit.
The overwhelming popularity of strawberries have led many people to combine it's sweet flavor with many foods and drinks. Strawberry jam is far and away the best selling of all jams in America. Strawberry Lemonade has become a popular summertime alternative to the standard lemonade that we've all grown so accustomed to. It only makes sense that someone would eventually come up with the idea to combine the popular flavor of strawberry, with the globally popular beverage of beer. Tonight I'm drinking Strawberry Blonde Ale which is a bold experiment that combines these two flavors in a very interesting way. Strawberry Blonde Ale is a play on words; strawberry blond being a common name for a reddish blond hair color, and the strawberry flavor being added to the classic blond ale to create, you guessed it, Strawberry Blonde Ale. I've gone on record in the past stating my dislike of fruity beers, but it's beers like Strawberry Blonde Ale that make me reconsider my position from time to time. The thing about Strawberry Blonde Ale that I really like was that I could tell the ale itself was well made. What I mean is if you took out the added strawberry flavor, you would still have a decent blond ale to enjoy. In the case of Strawberry Blonde Ale, the added fruity flavor is done just subtly enough to make this one interesting and refreshing. If you're looking for a beer with a little something extra to pique your interest then look no further than Strawberry Blonde Ale.
Cheers!
Ian
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