Pear alcohol is an alcoholic drink produced from fermented pears. It is often produced in Europe, in particular in France and Italy, where it is known as Poiré and Perry, respectively. Pear alcohol is generally softer and less alcoholic than other fermented drinks, such as beer and wine, and it has a distinctive pear flavor. There are many varieties of pear alcohol, which can be produced from different varieties of pears and which can be fermented in different ways. Some varieties are soft and fruity, while others are more complex and have a touch of nut flavor. Pear alcohol can be served fresh, like a beer, or it can be aged in oak barrels to give it a more complex flavor.