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Operis

Four Winds Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Brett Saison · One of 2 Brett Saisons in hopIQ

The brewery's mixed-culture Brett saison, matured in oak over a long period. The 2026 release won gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup in the Mixed-Culture Brett Beer category. Four Winds lists 7% and 28 IBU and describes vinous depth, earthy notes, a light tartness and a floral aroma from the wild fermentation. It is bottled at 750 ml in limited quantity and has appeared in several vintages since 2023.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden6

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Cup
Mixed-Culture Brett Beer
Gold — World Beer Cup (Mixed-Culture Brett Beer)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Brett Saison.
Hop character
floral
earthy
Fermentation & yeast
tart
funky
sour
Distinctive notes
oak
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Operis

Appearance

Operis presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity, typical of its modest SRM of 6. The beer displays a fine, persistent head with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation befitting a carefully aged mixed-culture Brett saison.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by floral and herbal notes derived from wild yeast fermentation, layered with earthy undertones reminiscent of mushroom and forest floor. Oak influence is evident but restrained, adding subtle vanilla and dry wood character without overwhelming the delicate aromatics. The overall bouquet is vinous and complex, with a light tartness apparent on the nose.

floral and herbalearthy, mushroom-likeoak-agedvinous complexity

Taste

The palate opens with a dry, refined entry displaying elegant floral and grassy notes balanced by earthy minerality. Mid-palate reveals the funky character typical of Brett fermentation alongside subtle oak tannins and a building tartness. The finish is lean and dry, with lingering acidity and a slightly funky, complex aftertaste that invites contemplation rather than immediate satisfaction.

dry and leanfunky Brett characterearthy tanninselegant tartness

Finish

The finish is persistently dry with a moderate length, leaving a pleasantly tart and slightly funky impression that evolves gradually. Acidity and wild yeast character linger without harshness, rewarding patient sipping.

dry and persistentwild yeast lingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Operis

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Operis

About Brett Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Brett Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

Finding a similar Brett Saison

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, earthy, oak character as Operis will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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