BRETT PALE ALE ~ NICKEL BROOK

This is a Pale Ale made with Brett and a Belgian yeast strain. Sampled on draught this Brett pale ale poured a murky golden colour with a small off white head. It was chocked full of flavour. Farmyard funk, stone fruit, mango and lots of citrus were on the nose. The flavour followed much as would be expected. The funk swirled with grapefruit and lemon and orange citrus. There was a very subtle sweetness before it ended with a pine resin hop finish that was crisp and dry. The pine and grapefruit mellowed as it warmed, letting more of the subtle sweetness and earthiness emerge. The carbonation and body were medium. Though this is brewed with Belgian yeast, it tasted more like complex American Pale ale to me.

5.5 % From Burlington, Ontario 42 IBU