In this Bucket List Beers episode, we’re diving headfirst into the nostalgic chaos of Omnipollo’s iconic Bianca series — the thick, heavily fruited “lassi gose” beers that defined an era of hype craft beer. From the unforgettable feathered cans to the eye-watering price tags, we reminisce about the beers that felt more like desserts, smoothies, or complete fever dreams than traditional beer. Along the way, we crack open a couple of Bianca variations, including a blueberry ice cream collab and a divisive cherry maple pancake version that sparks some very honest tasting notes. Expect plenty of laughter, nostalgia, and discussion about the beers that pushed the boundaries of what craft beer could be.
We also explore the history of Omnipollo itself — from its beginnings as a gypsy brewery founded by brewer Henok Fentie and artist Karl Grandin, to the now legendary Omnipollo Church in Stockholm that remains firmly on our beer bucket lists. We chat about the rise of fruited goses, smoothie sours, milkshake beers, and the experimental beer culture of the late 2010s, as well as why beers like Bianca became such a phenomenon. Plus, we discuss whether these extravagant, adjunct-heavy beers still have a place in today’s beer scene as drinkers lean back toward more affordable and accessible styles.
To finish things off, we compare Bianca’s alcoholic and alcohol-free versions — and discover that the non-alcoholic BlackBerry Marshmallow Bianca might just be one of the best alcohol-free beers we’ve ever tried. From thick smoothie textures and huge fruit flavours to conversations about lactose, brewing trends, and the blurry line between beer and dessert, this episode is a love letter to one of craft beer’s most iconic and over-the-top creations.
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