The Ox - Brett Conditioned
Holy Mountain Brewing Company - Interbay Brewery + Taproom

 

 

750mL bottle purchased at Nectar, Kendall Yards, Spokane, Washington, for $16.99. According to the label, it was bottled in July, 2018 (no exact date is given).

Poured into a Belgian(ish) glass, this was a clear coppery color upon pouring. As it warmed it became a bit chill hazed. BIG, sudsy bone-white head, initially. It slowly recessed through a mountain peak-like configuration, to where a half inch of foam remained atop the beer, where a furious fusillade of bubbles continually arced skyward.

Brettanomyces initially jumped.out at the nose. As it warmed, Belgian yeast spiciness emerged as well.

The Brett and the Belgian yeast notes melded well together. The sour and funk notes go well together without dominating the taste to the exclusion of all else. There are crisp, pear-like fruity notes. Dry, slightly lemony finish. Both the orange zest and the oak barrel aging have left their presence, but very subtly. Perhaps if I had drank a fresher bottle, they'd be more.obvious.

Light bodied, with a crisp and clean mouthfeel.

Not a truly big flavor bomb but a beer that manages to be flavorful and refreshing at the same time.

 

Bottle at Prefunk -Nampa, RBSG bus stop, thank to Ryan. Hazy yellow pour, abundant foamy head. Very strong sour notes in the aroma, brett and barrel (just like the name). Taste is pretty straight forward brett sour and funk, tart but smooth.