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+ | ==Address== | ||
+ | Crooked Stave Taproom <br> | ||
+ | 3350 Brighton Blvd <br> | ||
+ | Denver, CO. 80216 <br> | ||
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+ | ==Yakobson Brett Tips== | ||
+ | These tips are exerts based on a seminar by Chad Yakobson of [[Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project]] | ||
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+ | * Brett does not produce flavor compounds that are as complex as single strain Saccharomyces, so blends are appropriate. Use multiple (3 or more) Brettanomyces strains for a better Brett character. | ||
+ | * Brettanomyces is NOT a souring organism, though it does produce some acetic acid. Brett needs oxygen and will produce acetic acid (slight tartness) when well oxygenated early in primary fermentation. | ||
+ | * Making a Brett yeast starter takes longer than a Saccharomyces starter, about 1 week. | ||
+ | * Primary fermentation when making a pure Brett beer is recommended at 70F for one week. | ||
+ | * A sour wort gives Brettanomyces better attenuation and a more complex, horsey, flavor (with less Brett pineapple and fruit contributions) in a Brett-only fermentation. | ||
+ | * For a sour mash, do not oxygenate. Don't allow mash to drop below 120 F until pH is below 4.5 to decrease risk of spoilage. | ||
+ | * In a highly phenolic wort, Brett will reduce the (banana) phenolics and cause medicinal characteristics. | ||
+ | * Brett cells are smaller than Sacc cells, so they are harder to clean up. They can be killed by temperatures over 100 F. | ||
+ | * Brett beers can have a thin mouthfeel because of high attenuation and Brett's lack of glycerol production. Brewer can adjust recipe (add oats/wheat 5%) and increase mash temperature to compensate. | ||
+ | * Vienna and Munich work well in Brett beers because their flavor contributions will balance Brett's less complex flavor characteristics. | ||
+ | * Brett will add bready aroma and/or flavor, so might need to decrease biscuity and bready malts in Brett beers. | ||
+ | * Brett also can add astringency, so might need to adjust recipe for this. | ||
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+ | ==See Also== | ||
+ | * [[Brettanomyces]] | ||
+ | * [[Scientific Publications]] for Yakobson's research. | ||
− | [[ | + | ==References== |
+ | <references/> | ||
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+ | [[Category:Brewery Bio]] |
Latest revision as of 01:59, 17 March 2015
Address
Crooked Stave Taproom
3350 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO. 80216
Yakobson Brett Tips
These tips are exerts based on a seminar by Chad Yakobson of Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
- Brett does not produce flavor compounds that are as complex as single strain Saccharomyces, so blends are appropriate. Use multiple (3 or more) Brettanomyces strains for a better Brett character.
- Brettanomyces is NOT a souring organism, though it does produce some acetic acid. Brett needs oxygen and will produce acetic acid (slight tartness) when well oxygenated early in primary fermentation.
- Making a Brett yeast starter takes longer than a Saccharomyces starter, about 1 week.
- Primary fermentation when making a pure Brett beer is recommended at 70F for one week.
- A sour wort gives Brettanomyces better attenuation and a more complex, horsey, flavor (with less Brett pineapple and fruit contributions) in a Brett-only fermentation.
- For a sour mash, do not oxygenate. Don't allow mash to drop below 120 F until pH is below 4.5 to decrease risk of spoilage.
- In a highly phenolic wort, Brett will reduce the (banana) phenolics and cause medicinal characteristics.
- Brett cells are smaller than Sacc cells, so they are harder to clean up. They can be killed by temperatures over 100 F.
- Brett beers can have a thin mouthfeel because of high attenuation and Brett's lack of glycerol production. Brewer can adjust recipe (add oats/wheat 5%) and increase mash temperature to compensate.
- Vienna and Munich work well in Brett beers because their flavor contributions will balance Brett's less complex flavor characteristics.
- Brett will add bready aroma and/or flavor, so might need to decrease biscuity and bready malts in Brett beers.
- Brett also can add astringency, so might need to adjust recipe for this.
See Also
- Brettanomyces
- Scientific Publications for Yakobson's research.