Tired of Brett aged EVERYTHING?

I was thinking of starting a post titled "It's a great time to be a brett fan in America " So we may be seeing similar things from a different point of view.

Your particular issue does seem to be with the shop, however. There's definitely more variety out there than ever, and that should be represented on the shelves.

 

I don't mind the amount that is out there because it is just like when IPA/DIPAs boomed, that's the huge style of choice. They are still one of the most dominant styles, but Brett is a new niche that is being more widely discovered by more people. But in your particular instance, maybe if you don't like their variety, find a new shop.

 

I'm a fan of Brett when I'm in the mood but can't say I've seen any shops where it's as prevalent as you described. If the owner of this shop is packing the shelves with them I'd suggest hitting up another place. I can't imagine this scenario happening twice unless there is something going on in the Florida beer scene that I'm not familiar with.

 

Recently, I had a a basic Blonde ale that was 100% Brett aged. Awesome! Light, smooth, easy drinking, perfect summer drinker. So I, for one, don't think the Brett fad is over. In fact, I'd like to see more in my neck of the woods.

 

I will agree brett is working it's way into too many styles. I've seen more and more brett DIPA's and brett imperial stouts. I fail to see how funky tart brett fits in with roasted grains, chocolate, coffee, and a thick mouthfeel. I just know if I had a tart or musky piece of chocolate or cup of coffee, I'd throw it out.

Only exception for me is The Bruery Tart of Darkness, but it's oak aged with tart cherries and has nice tart dark fruit flavors.

 

Fads in general lend to someone being put out. I much prefer malt and coffee, which makes beer drinking in the summer sorta suck. Thankfully, I'm starting to appreciate hops and other beer styles so any beer I can pick up will work.

And a random point, 4 out of the last 5 bombers I bought have brett in them. The next bomber I'm picking up will be another saison brett from Crane.

 

I do believe there is an increase in US "kettle cooked sours" but Brett specifically I would say NO I disagree.
There is an increase in Brett IPAs but not enough to noticeably see them on the shelf unless you go to Kent Falls every day or OEC.

I wish iI had bottle shops like the ones you guys are going to. If they have this much funk stuff. I would assume they have a lot AWA stuff.

 

I've got to look long and hard to find any brett beers here. So no.

 

My shop doesn't have enough choices to suit me, and I love the many faces of Brett, so I would be happy to have your problem, OP.

 

I just finished a two brothers "a bretter day" biere de mars and it was delish!

 

My local craft beer retailers are nothing like your shop. it would appear that your store owner (beer buyer) is focused on Brett'ed beers.

Cheers!

 

Can't say I see that by me now, or when I was in SoCal. I see many, many more BBA beers rather than Brett.

 

I happen to like Brett but I understand @FBGordon's dilemma. Anyone who has looked for a good regular stout lately that isn't an Imperial Barreled Aged Stout with 'add whatever here' knows how he feels.
Also, my appreciation for Brett is limited to certain styles. Saisons, Tripels, lighter IPAs like Kent Falls is putting out.
I would also add that Bretts pair better with food than RIS and DIPAs.

Edit: I misread what the OP said concerning RIS and DIPA.

 

Thankfully, my local places have more varied selection than the OP is describing. Sounds like he has to try another store.

Totally agree. Very often I just think the brett/soured IPAs and or roasty stouts have too many strong flavors that compete with, rather than complement each other. I think there are lot of beer nerds out there who associate extreme flavor overload with great beer, but don't consider [or don't have the experience to judge] if those flavors actually mesh well. But, if those beers make some people happy, then who am I to judge? It just makes me skeptical whether the opinions, scores, reviews, etc. of others will match my tastes.

 

Little Brett by Allagash is probably the highest profile Brett release I can recall recently. I had Avery's Twenty Three not long ago too which was quite good, It's kind of uncommon in it's a farmhouse using Belgian dark malts.

 

What store are you shopping at? I find it hard to believe that you can't find anything without Brett to bring....

 

Although there's some merit to what you're saying, for Cuban food, a Presidente, Corona, Negra Modelo or other beer of that sort would do the trick with the food and could be found just about anywhere. If you don't want an IPA, DIPA, brett beer or stout and apparently there were no pilsners, ambers, or other lighter/mellower craft brews available, the ones I mentioned seem the logical choice and easy to find.

 

Brett beers are not that common here. Must be that store or somthing maybe 3% of whats on the shelves here has Brett.