Boom Island Brewing Announces Upcoming Release of Newest Beer - Triple Brett
Friday, April 22, 2016 at 2:00AM
Boom Island Brewing Company is pleased and excited to announce the upcoming release of its newest beer and latest in the Spontaneous Series, Triple Brett.
As its name implies, Triple Brett is a beer which has been fermented simultaneously with three different strains of Brettanomyces yeast. The strains were carefully selected, focusing primarily on their aromatic properties. After primary fermentation, Triple Brett was aged for 10 weeks in French oak red wine barrels. As an American Wild Ale, Triple Brett is 7.2% ABV and displays a deep mahogany-to-chestnut color, but the true magic lies in the brett-drived aromatics which lean toward fruitiness (pear, pineapple, powdered sour candy) and floral notes. The mouthfeel is full of complex and fruity maltiness despite the beer's bone-dry finish.
Brettanomyces is considered a wild yeast strain and historically has been an unwelcome visitor in wineries and breweries alike. However, certain Belgian styles have embraced the complexity brettanomyces can add. "This [the process of creating Triple Brett] is taking elements that exist in certain Belgian techniques and traditions, and forging a completely new direction" says head brewer and owner Kevin Welch. "This beer will change over time; Brett will continue to mature in its flavor contribution for very long periods of time."
The official release for Triple Brett will fittingly take place during Minnesota Beer Week on Friday, May 13 at 6pm at the Boom Island Brewing taproom. Triple Brett is a perfect addition to Minnesota Beer Week as it is a prime example of some of the best craft and speciality beer that is made right here in Minnesota. As with all Boom Island Brewing beers, Triple Brett stays true to the brewery's Born in Belgium, Crafted in Minneapolis slogan. Louisiana Purchase will be on-site providing food during the release and live music (TBA) will take place at 7pm for the occasion. Bottles of the Triple Brett will be available for purchase at the taproom during the release.
