Fruit stouts include any type of stout that has had fruit flavoring added by way of real fruit, preserves, syrups, or extracts. Fruit flavors can be mild to strong, and can be derived from any fruit, most commonly cherries, blueberries, and raspberries. The fruit stout classification does not include stouts with fruit flavors derived from yeasts, malts, or hops. Alcohol by volume typically ranges from 5% to 9%.
