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Brut Nature

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Dry, bitter and fruity on the palate, with a fruity, spicy and hoppy aroma: this copper-coloured Brut-style beer owes its low-sugar, living character to wild yeast (Brett). Five hop varieties go in, two of them as dry hops. Brewing takes at least three months across top fermentation and refermentation, and the beer keeps evolving in the bottle and can age for at least five years. 7 % ABV.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyspicy
fruity
hoppy
spicy
yeasty
funky
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, spicy hop character from the five varieties and prominent dry-hop additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brut Nature

◎ Appearance

Copper-coloured with brilliant clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is evident but refined, creating a composed visual presentation that suggests classical champagne-style conditioning.

copper, brilliantfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, spicy hop character from the five varieties and prominent dry-hop additions. Beneath this lies restrained stone fruit and a distinctive funky, wild-yeast complexity that adds depth without overwhelming—a signature Brett contribution that evolves as the beer warms.

spicy hopsstone fruitwild yeast funk

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with immediate dry character and balanced bitterness (25 IBU) that remains gentle rather than aggressive. Mid-palate delivers fruity notes with a peppery spice, while a subtle yeasty, almost bready undertone supports the structure. The low residual sugar amplifies the perception of hop bitterness and the wine-like dryness characteristic of the style.

bone-dry palatehoppy bitternessfruity, pepperyyeasty backbone

◑ Finish

Long, dry finish with lingering spice and a gentle funky edge. The aftertaste remains crisp and mineral-forward, with no residual sweetness.

long dry finishspicy aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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