BEER RELEASE: Oud Bruin

Name: Oud Bruin 

Style: Flander Brown ale

 ABV: 7.5%

 This is our third release of Oud Bruin, our traditional Flemish style sour produced from a blend of beers aged for up to 2 years from a variety of oak barrels. Long, slow fermentation with a blend of Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus and other sour cultures contribute the characteristic tart flavor. The Funkwerks sour beer program was launched in early 2012 to produce traditional beers of the Flemish region of Belgium to appease the current and future sour enthusiasts. Pucker up.

Notes of black cherry, raisin, and a hint of dark chocolate.

Pairs well with prepared pared pears.

Ingredients:

Yeast blend – beer yeast, sherry yeast, 2 bretts, a lacto and a pedio

Is it barrel aged?

Yes. 20% 1 year & 80% 2 years

A blend of 6 barrels.

Beer it might be comparable to-

-Rodenbach Grand Cru

Can it be cellared? If yes, how long?

Yes. A couple years.