Bretta IV

Brett (short for Brettanomyces) has played an important role in beer production throughout history.  Brett is wild yeast and lives comfortably anywhere from fruit skins to breweries.  Pre-industrial revolution, Brett played a major role in beer fermentation.  The progression of modern science created the ability to make technical, sanitary, and controlled beer.  At this time Brett was recognized as hard to control and was considered to give the beer “off flavors”.  Meanwhile, historically made beers such as Lambics have continued to rely on Brett for a large portion of their fermentation and flavors for centuries.  In addition, a beer such as Orval has used Brett as secondary yeast to bottle condition its beer, which creates a extra layer of complexity and flavor.  In new American Craft brewing, brewers are experimenting with Brett and exploring new flavors in beer.

pFriem Bretta IV was 100% fermented with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis 5112, a great workhorse that brings a balanced funk and soft fruit to the aroma.  This iteration embraces the tropical aspect of these beers with the addition of mango in the fermenter.  To compliment the bright fruit character, we then double dry-hopped with Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin to add a juicy ripeness to the beer. Finally, we conditioned in the package with Champagne yeast. The result is a beautiful symbiosis of fruit and funk.