Take a trip to Maine during the summer to experience wild blueberry mania first-hand. Farmers pedal crates of the tiny, violet-hued berries at markets. Bakers churn out trays of wild blueberry pie, brewers and vintners craft wild blueberry ale and sparkling wild blueberry wine. And shops sell wild blueberry syrup and jam. The tiny berries show up everywhere. But venture outside the state and they’re nowhere to be found.
What’s behind all the hype of wild blueberries, and how are they different from the ones you’ll find year-round at the supermarket? Here’s everything you need to know about this small-but-mighty fruit.
