W05

W05

Brett Drei

Wild & Sour

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W05

Funky brett of Belgian origin.

A strain of Brettanomyces bruxellensis known to produce moderate to strong tropical fruit aromas. Best suited for secondary fermentations, but also works well when co-pitched in primary with a low percentage of ale yeast. This strain is not a part of our core availability line up, please call or email for lead time and specifics. This strain tests positive for the STA1 gene via PCR analysis and is therefore considered to be Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. Diastaticus. This yeast strain is not a genetically modified organism (GMO). • Special order strain orders available to schedule with a 10L minimum and a 2-3 week lead time •

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Temperature
70-85 °F / 21-29 °C
Haze
low-high
Flocculation
low
Phenolic Off-Flavor
negative
Attenuation
56-85%
Diastatic
positive
Alcohol Tolerance
10%

Beer Styles

Brett Beer
Brett Beer

Most often drier and fruitier than the base style suggests. Funky notes range from low to high, depending on the age of the beer and strain(s) of Brett used. Funkiness is generally restrained in younger 100% Brett examples, but tends to increase with age. May possess a light acidity, although this does not come from Brett.

Flanders Red Ale
Flanders Red Ale

A sour, fruity, red wine-like Belgian-style ale with interesting supportive malt flavors and fruit complexity. The dry finish and tannin completes the mental image of a fine red wine.

Gueuze
Gueuze

A complex, pleasantly sour but balanced wild Belgian wheat beer that is highly carbonated and very refreshing. The spontaneous fermentation character can provide a very interesting complexity, with a wide range of wild barnyard, horse blanket, or leather characteristics intermingling with citrusy-fruity flavors and acidity.

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