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When relying on a [[Brettanomyces]] culture for primary fermentation, a starter will often be necessary due to the fact that most yeast labs provide a small cell count for their [[Brettanomyces]] cultures. See the [[Brettanomyces#Starter_Information|Brettanomyces Starter Information]] section for more information on Brett starters.
===Wort Production===
American IPA or American Pale Ale recipes are a tried and true general approach to making wort that is favorable to 100% Brett fermentations. Fruitier hops such as citra, amarillo, galaxy, etc. tend to compliment the light fruity characteristics of a Brett primary fermentation. The addition of body-increasing malts such as oats, unmalted barley, rye, wheat, or carapils may assist with the lack of glycerol that is typical for Brett <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1177290552299157/?comment_id=1177304778964401&reply_comment_id=1177435872284625&total_comments=4&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D Conversation with Tom Belgrano on MTF. 11/12/2015.]</ref>, but isn't always necessary. Otherwise, wort production can remain the same as it is for an American IPA/Pale Ale recipe. Oxygenation of the wort before fermentation should be done. This will greatly increase cell count, as as long as ethanol is not already present then acetic acid production should not be an issue <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1204641279564084/?comment_id=1204674032894142&reply_comment_id=1204765566218322&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D Conversation with Richard Preiss on MTF about oxygenating wort that will receive 100% Brett. 12/30/2015].</ref>.
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