Welcome to the world of Brett Beer, where flavors are as diverse as your taste buds, and things get a little wild, but in the best way possible.
- Your canvas is wide open – any color goes! And if you’re throwing in some fruits or other goodies, expect your beer to get its groove on with those hues.
- No need to stress over a bit of chill or yeast haze. It’s cool, as long as it’s hanging out at the low to medium levels, no matter the temperature.
- Darker versions bring a hint of roasted malt, caramel, or chocolate vibes. They’re like the subtle supporting actors, not stealing the show but adding that extra flair.
- Dive into the hop world, from a chill low to a ‘wake up your taste buds’ high – your call, hopheads!
- Perceived Bitterness – keep it zen or crank up the intensity – low to high, find your bitterness sweet spot.
- Get ready for a fruity fiesta with medium to high fruity esters. Brettanomyces fermentation brings a symphony of horsey, goaty, leathery, phenolic, fruity, or acidic vibes at low to high levels. It might not be the main act, but it’s definitely stealing a scene or two. Acidity from Brett? Low to medium-low. We’re throwing in some cultured yeast strains for good measure. Oh, and if your Brettanomyces party doesn’t scream “Brett vibes,” it’s crashing a different party.
- Light, heavy, or somewhere in between – this style caters to all body types.
Fruity versions? Get ready for a fruit medley in perfect harmony with the other flavors. Wood vessels might make an appearance, adding a touch of vanillin or that barrel-aged magic – bourbon, sherry, you name it. If your beer’s got extra sensory vibes from microbes that aren’t Brett, it’s in the Mixed Culture Brett Beer lane. And for the IPA rebels, those India Pale Ales fermented with Brett are the rockstars of the Experimental India Pale Ale crew.