Bad news for Brett lovers

Brewers Brace for Brettanomyces Shortage

As supplies of the wild yeast dwindle, recipes are being tweaked and brewers prepare for “dark, less funky times” ahead.

Check the date.

I suspected I’d get some Flack for this.

”Right now, we’ve stopped all other operations at the brewery and everyone, from folks on the packaging line to our accounting department, is out in the yard, at local farms, and on the side of highways hand scooping air into jars in the hopes of getting the last bit of Brettanomyces," explained Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing in Maine before rushing this reporter off the phone to try and grab some Brett at a local gas station.

Isn’t Brett a free agent? Bet he’s willing to work for almost nothing.

Is this about the corked bat?

God, I saw about three beer related “April Fools” stories. People must have too much time on their hands. What I really wanted to see is Bud writing about an IPA that he didn’t like. neener

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We’re using Brett for our barrel aged sours with zero issues getting it.

You even read the thread? Lol