Brilliant Brett's?

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  1. BigBarley

    BigBarley Pundit (759) Aug 5, 2011 Texas

    Anyone care to throw some suggestions at me? Trying to find the best examples of a "brett" beer, particularly ones that really highlight what makes these strands of yeast special. I'd like to get more into wild ales and Belgian stuff, and I love getting a million suggestions before payday.

    aaaaaaaaaaaaand go!
     
    #1 BigBarley, Mar 24, 2013
  2. mike_v_sardina

    mike_v_sardina Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Vermont

    this is a fairly open request for suggestions - my understanding of Brett, is that the yeast strain can be used in many different ways to impart very different flavor characteristics...

    that said - Mo Betta Bretta (the lost abbey corked and caged version) is a nice showcase for the yeast strain's ability to produce citrusy and pineapple flavors

    good luck!
     
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  3. BigBarley

    BigBarley Pundit (759) Aug 5, 2011 Texas

    Well, sir, as luck would have it, I'm fairly open to suggestions. So hopefully I'll have a long list of things to look out for.

    I guess to be more specific, I want to get a feel for the funk and the sour that so many people reference in a Brett-ly context.
     
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  4. kundog18

    kundog18 Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2010 Indiana

    Funky South Paw
     
    #4 kundog18, Mar 24, 2013
  5. mikeincharleston

    mikeincharleston Initiate (0) May 1, 2009 North Carolina

    There are also different "Brett" strains that impart different flavors
     
    #5 mikeincharleston, Mar 24, 2013
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  6. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    Logsdon Farms Seizoen Brett
    Orval
    Sanctification
     
    #6 litheum94, Mar 24, 2013
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  7. Boilerfood

    Boilerfood Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 Indiana

    Boulevard Saison-Brett
    Orval
     
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  8. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    The 2 I was going to recommend until I saw the mention of sour.
     
    #8 Bitterbill, Mar 24, 2013
  9. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    If can you get Goose Island, try Matilda with at least 6 months on it. It takes that long for the brett to do its magic.
     
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  10. myspoonistoobig

    myspoonistoobig Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2009 Massachusetts

    I know this link is for a wine article, but it does provide some insight on brett, and tasting in general:

    http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2013/01/could-disliking-the-smell-of-brett-in-wine-be-cultural-

    As for good examples of brett... I'm really fond of Boulevard Saison Brett. I'm know Mikkeller just did a yeast series using the same base beer and then Brett B. and Brett L. which would be ideal to get to know what the basic characteristics are for each. And once you have an idea of what brett characteristics are, be sure to try some gueuze to see how it plays a part in a much bigger, more complex picture.
     
    #10 myspoonistoobig, Mar 24, 2013
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  11. BigBarley

    BigBarley Pundit (759) Aug 5, 2011 Texas

    I'm open to any recommendations. I'm basically just trying to explore another ingredient of beer and see the range it holds. I did this with certain malts and certain hops in the past. But I know that yeast generally can have the widest range of potential flavors, so I figured I'd see what kinda crazy variety could happen with wild yeasts.

    So really, and Brett-ly suggestion is good enough for me.
     
    #11 BigBarley, Mar 24, 2013
  12. GuzzLah

    GuzzLah Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 Illinois

    Just about any Jolly Pumpkin.
     
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  13. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Cool. Try finding an aged Orval and a fresh one. The differences are pretty amazing to my palate. Good luck with your more than worthy search!
     
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  14. BigBarley

    BigBarley Pundit (759) Aug 5, 2011 Texas

    That was a cool article. And it definitely made me more interested in trying beers with these strains of yeast... its crazy to think how subtle differences in background and environment can have a huge impact on how people perceive aroma and flavor.
     
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  15. BlastBeats

    BlastBeats Initiate (0) Mar 24, 2011 Illinois

    perhaps Lost Abbey Saint's Devotion. It is regular Devotion with a splash of Brett
     
    #15 BlastBeats, Mar 24, 2013
  16. BleepBloopBlap

    BleepBloopBlap Zealot (503) Aug 19, 2011 Massachusetts

    Just remember, Brett doesn't necessarily equate sour. I think that's something many dont realize. As far as a recommendation - I really like the green flash rayon vert 4 pack for $11-12. Best of luck in your search!
     
    #16 BleepBloopBlap, Mar 24, 2013
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  17. blindpiggie

    blindpiggie Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Colorado

    Not sure if it gets to Texas but any of the Anchorage Brewing brett beers are excellent examples. Crooked Stave has the best brett beers I've ever tried but they're getting almost impossible to find, even in CO.
     
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  18. TheMultiYeast

    TheMultiYeast Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2011 Vermont

    Rayon Vert has a pretty unique Brett profile.
     
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  19. Johnnyramirez

    Johnnyramirez Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2012 California

    You're in Texas, get a Jester King El Cedro, buy Green Flash Rayon Vert and if you can find it Goose Island Juliet and age that a bit to see the Brett work its magic
    Also trade for Seizoen Bretta, Sanctification.
     
    #19 Johnnyramirez, Mar 24, 2013
  20. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Rayon Vert
    Saison Brett
     
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