Your Fav "Brett-centric" brews

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  1. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    I've started to discover an amazing love for the Brett character in beers like Saison-Brett and Rayon Vert, not to mention lambics. Any relatively easy to obtain beers out there that really give Brett the spotlight?
     
    #1 mtlasley, Jun 18, 2012
  2. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    I'm not a "Brett-expert" or anything, but I heard that Orval has some pretty good brett characteristics. I have no idea what brett is supposed to taste like, but I know Orval is damn delicious.
     
    #2 ledzeppelin4, Jun 18, 2012
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  3. beerme411

    beerme411 Initiate (0) Sep 28, 2010 California

    #3 beerme411, Jun 18, 2012
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  4. harrymel

    harrymel Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2010 Washington

    RR Sanctification
     
    #4 harrymel, Jun 18, 2012
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  5. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Generally speaking, I find beers made with only Brett aren't very good. There are some exceptions (like Sanctification), but usually if there's only brett without any other bugs it just ends up being gross to me.
     
    #5 stupac2, Jun 18, 2012
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  6. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    I see where you're coming from and I (sort of) agree with you. I get the most enjoyment from beers with several strains but Brett up front.
     
    #6 mtlasley, Jun 18, 2012
  7. CharlieMurphy

    CharlieMurphy Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2010 New York

    Get a case of Sofie.
    Hide it from yourself, but put a note on it "Do not open until [today's date + 2 years]" just in case.
    Repeat as needed for brett cravings.
     
    #7 CharlieMurphy, Jun 18, 2012
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  8. ggfunk

    ggfunk Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2010 Oregon

    Seizoen Bretta and Sanctification would top my short list.
     
    #8 ggfunk, Jun 18, 2012
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  9. mtlasley

    mtlasley Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2012 Illinois

    One of my top 3 beers. I always try to keep some close.
     
    #9 mtlasley, Jun 18, 2012
  10. nogidrew86

    nogidrew86 Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Nevada

    Crooked staves beers
     
    #10 nogidrew86, Jun 18, 2012
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  11. coreyfmcdonald

    coreyfmcdonald Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2008 Georgia

    You started off with a couple very good ones. I also very much liked Avery Fifteen, though that is long gone. For something cheap, Victory Helios is a beer with a good Brett character. The Jolly Pumpkin beers also have very nice Brett characters.
     
    #11 coreyfmcdonald, Jun 18, 2012
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  12. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Boulevard Saison Brett
    Logsdons Seizon Bretta
    RR Sanc.
    Gift of the magi (Pretty sure)
    I think a few of the Jolly Pumpkin sours have Brett.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 FosterJM, Jun 18, 2012
  13. mrandypandy

    mrandypandy Pundit (951) Mar 3, 2007 Georgia

    I'll give a strong second to the Avery Fifteen. Had my last one back in December and it was delicious!
     
    #13 mrandypandy, Jun 18, 2012
  14. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    any of the Anchorage beers... any.
     
    #14 crusian, Jun 18, 2012
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  15. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    Temptation is my favourite, for sure. Fresh, it's not quite as bretty as Sancti, but it's got a great brett character that doesn't dominate, but balances nicely with a pleasanty tart/fruity/wine/grape taste and pale malt flavour. I had a three y/o Temptation recently and it was even better, with a bit of a stronger brett presence.

    For everyday value, though, you just can't beat Rayon Vert. It's not the best, but it's not far off, and is cheap and easy to find.
     
    #15 eatabagofbooger, Jun 18, 2012
  16. jaybags

    jaybags Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Michigan

    how much are you paying for a 4 pack?
     
    #16 jaybags, Jun 18, 2012
  17. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    I think it's around 9-10. Not as cheap as, say, SNPA or some other (admittedly fantastic) beers, but for a brett beer, that's an unbeatable price.
     
    #17 eatabagofbooger, Jun 18, 2012
  18. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Saison-Brett (especially w/ a couple years on it)
    Orval
    Bitter Monk
    Temptation
     
    #18 Orca, Jun 18, 2012
  19. wrycon

    wrycon Zealot (637) Apr 22, 2009 Minnesota

    Broederlijke Liefde
     
    #19 wrycon, Jun 18, 2012
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  20. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    This. All Brett and a damn tasty brew as well.
     
    #20 VncentLIFE, Jun 18, 2012
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