Countdown to Avista: Beer minus two

Back in the day, fruit beers were generally frowned upon by beer geeks, and for good reason; they tended to be unimaginative, overly sweet concoctions. But given the soaring popularity of sours and other Belgian styles, brewers have begun using fruit in much more interesting ways.

As we continue our countdown, here’s the scoop on the fruit and other flavored beers coming to the Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival at Avista Stadium this weekend: