Almanac Beer Company Saison De Brettaville 2015
Almanac Beer Company Saison De Brettaville 2015 is a wild farmhouse saison built for funk lovers — 7.2% ABV, 12oz, aged in white wine barrels with a dozen different Brettanomyces strains. Almanac starts with its dry-hopped Saison Dolores, adds 12 Brett strains, then matures the beer in white wine barrels for several months and dry-hops it with Hallertau Blanc, Mandarina and Mosaic. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 7.2%
- Size: 12oz
- Style: Farmhouse saison / American wild ale
- Aging: Several months in white wine barrels with 12 Brettanomyces strains
- Hops: Dry-hopped with Hallertau Blanc, Mandarina and Mosaic
- Origin: Almanac Beer Company, Alameda, California — Farm to Barrel series, November 2015 release
Twelve Brett Strains, One Wild Saison
Most brewers pitch a single Brett strain and hope for the best — Almanac pitched twelve. The result is a farmhouse ale that drinks more funky than sour, layering tropical fruit (pineapple, passion fruit, mango) over earthy Brett character and a dry, effervescent finish. It earned a 92 from BeerAdvocate and a 99 from Craft Beer & Brewing's panel. Explore more wild and sour beers at Del Mesa Liquor, or browse the full Almanac Beer Company lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and grassy with juicy orange, mango and pineapple, earthy funk and floral hops. Palate: Tropical fruit — pineapple, passion fruit, guava — with delicate Brett funk and a touch of tartness. Finish: Dry, crisp and well carbonated.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled in a tulip glass alongside soft, creamy cheeses, or as a tangy counterpoint to rich charcuterie — exactly how the brewery recommends it. This is a living beer that continues to evolve in the bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saison de Brettaville? A farmhouse saison from Almanac's Farm to Barrel series, fermented with 12 Brettanomyces strains and aged in white wine barrels.
What does Saison de Brettaville taste like? Tropical fruit and earthy funk with light tartness — more funky than sour, with a dry finish.
Is the 2015 vintage still good? Brett-fermented beers mature gracefully in the bottle; the funk deepens while the fruit mellows. Store cool and dark.
A dozen Brett strains deep — order Almanac Saison De Brettaville 2015 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.