A Bretter Day Biere De Mars Ale
Two Brothers Brewing Company + Tap House

 

 

 

 

Pours a clear gold color. 1/3 inch head of a white color. Decent retention and slight lacing. Smells of bacterial funk, hint of pineapple, sweet malt, alcohol, and a hint of citrus hops. Fits the style of a Biere de Garde. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with a low carbonation level. There is also a dryness. Tastes of bacterial funk, hint of pineapple, sweet malt, alcohol, and a hint of citrus hops. Overall, good aroma and feel, but lacking in body, but the bacterial funk shines through.

 

 

 

 

 

"Best by 10/24/16"; drank 6/26/16 @ the Yarchives.

Cloudy orange appearance; champagne bubbles throughout.

A rough pour yielded a small white head which quickly dissipated; minimal lace.

Lemon, pineapple & honeyed grain notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Lemon & dry pineapple flavors up front; mild yeast funk & very faint tartness on the finish.

Fruity, dry & simple; drinkable but not going to stay on your mind very long.

Not too familiar with this style, not sure that I want to be at this point. Maybe it will grow on me. Still a huge fan of Two Brothers.

 

12/2/17 Had again and I stand behind the earlier review below (with some editing.) I had Bretter today with a garlicky soup and it went well. This beer will broaden the market for brett beyond those few who have a high tolerance for the sour that most the brett producers today cater to. Two Brothers may have the secret: offer the brett in more modest quantities.

Original review:
Maybe... this biere is the best way to serve brett to brett-phobes like me.
Confession: I'm gradually beginning to appreciate the sours in the German tradition, but liking Belgian sours resists me... perhaps because I appreciate the rest of the Belgian tradition so much more.

So... along comes Two Brothers, the saver of obscure styles. They probably saved the Biere de Garde with their cash cow, Domaine DuPage. Making the American market, they decided to expand the product line. Some brews stay, most retreat to the archives. To this line, the Two Bros inject the unpredictable brett. Decent with some summer foods, like salad because it cuts through vinegar and lemon like a champ. But if I were to have Bretter Day with garlicky and sauteed foods, it is less likely to be a contender... like Domaine DuPage is.

I am a pretty aggressive enjoyer of Two Brothers and, frankly, their success. I will have Bretter Day again, if they offer it again. But only because I'm trying to open my buds to brett.