Cloudwater x Reserve Wines Red 0.5% Beer

Get to know: Cloudwater x Reserve Wines - Red

A premium AF fruit beer inspired as a red wine alternative, made in Manchester in collaboration with Cloudwater Brew Co.

Tasting Note

We are delighted to have collaborated with Cloudwater Brewery to make Red; a bold, expressive 0.5% Low-Alcohol beer built on a sour beer base and inspired by the structure and flavour profile of red wine. Deep ruby-red in appearance with a gentle sparkle, it opens with lifted aromas of dark cherry, jammy red fruits, dried orange peel, and a subtle savoury edge. On the palate, it’s fruit-forward yet refreshing, with juicy berry flavours balanced by bright acidity, soft tannic grip, and layers of cacao, black pepper, and blackberry leaf. The finish is lightly drying, gently spiced, and seriously moreish – complex, satisfying.

You can read more about this collaboration over on our blog.

Top food pairings:

• Charcuterie, cured meats, and hard cheeses
• Mushroom dishes, lentil stews, or roasted root vegetables
• Dark chocolate desserts or cacao-dusted brownies

Kate Says

"Being involved in creating this from the outset was a real joy. We wanted something that drank more like a red wine rather than a fruit beer - with bold fruit, but also a little grip, and savoury depth – and we're really pleased with the result."

Producer Info

Cloudwater Brew Co. is an award-winning independent brewery based in Manchester, known for pushing boundaries and constantly refining their craft. Founded in 2014, Cloudwater has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and community, producing everything from classic styles to experimental mixed-fermentation beers. This collaboration with Reserve Wines reflects a shared belief that low- and no-alcohol drinks should be just as thoughtful, complex, and food-worthy as their full-strength counterparts.

How it’s made:

• Base beer: Mixed-fermentation sour beer aged for four years in large oak foudres
• Inspired by red wine structure rather than traditional beer styles
• Blended with cherry and grape juice concentrates for fruit depth and tannic feel
• Infused with ancho chilli, cacao nibs, black pepper, blackberry leaf, ginger, and citrus peel
• Lightly carbonated, with no further fermentation

Good to know:

• Origin: Manchester, England
• Style: AF sour beer / red wine alternative
• Format: 440ml can
• Vegan: Yes
• ABV: 0.5%
• Canned: 02/12/2025 (BBE: 02/06/2026)

Why we love it:

This low-alcohol beer alternative proves there’s no need to compromise on flavour. Complex, food-friendly, and genuinely wine-like in structure, Red is perfect for those who want something grown-up in the glass – whether you’re skipping alcohol entirely or just fancy a night off.