Brett Beer
American Wild AleBJCP 28A
Any beer with Brettanomyces as primary or secondary fermentation
Most often drier and fruitier than the base style suggests. Funky notes range from low to high.
How to Brew a Brett Beer
Typical Malts
- ● Pale Ale or Pilsner malt
Typical Hops
- ● Hallertau Mittelfrüh
- ● Tettnanger
- ● Saaz
Yeast
● Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)
Style Requirements
Typical Flavors
FAQ about Brett Beer
What is a Brett Beer?
Most often drier and fruitier than the base style suggests. Funky notes range from low to high.
How much alcohol does a Brett Beer have?
A Brett Beer typically has 4–10% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.04–1.09, final gravity from 1–1.014.
How bitter is a Brett Beer?
A Brett Beer has 5–50 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.
What ingredients do you need for a Brett Beer?
Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Saaz. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).
Do you need special equipment for a Brett Beer?
A Brett Beer can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).
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