2006 draught samples at Kennett Fest on 10/07/06 and Belgian Beer Fest on 10/27/06
Medium to medium-high clarity in this brilliant hay-golden yellow beer. Lots of pale gold tints and a very dense, though small amount of white head, with proper lacing as it recedes.
Magnificent amounts of brett in the nose bring on full images of Orval, Redemption, et al....Great attenuation, with only dry honey and light biscuity malt notes remaining. Dry fruitiness that you would expect from Brett. The BBF version I believe was 100% brett primary, whereas the cooperstown and Kennett had saccharomyces in primary. Think that’s what Shaun said anyway. Very strong nose, anyhow, with no alcohol and no flaws noted. Just pure brett goodness as it should be, with some raw acids and a light horsey funk
The flavor was crisp, dry and deliciously fruity, showing off pear skins, light apples, nectarines and some lilacy hops. Tart brett all the way to the end, lingering nicely on the finish. Very lacking on doughiness, thankfully and no trace of the water problems the Shed often has. Some white pepper and definite acidity as well, on the finish. I could taste just a hint of diacetyl on the very end, but it was minimal and nothing I havent found in many other brett saisons. Very engaging, tight carbonation, crisp, drying, refreshing texture, unfitered of course. A hell of a good drinkin’ beer.

BCTC - one of the few beers made with brett at the event (and there were many) that actually had brett character to it - peppery/spicy and quite earthy aroma - quite herbal, but not really what I would call spicy - dry, nearly tannic, as the tart brett qualities make the mouth pucker just a bit - well done.