There are moments when smell and taste become a stronger memory than sight. It is the smell of damp soil after the first rain of the season, the taste of crispy toast, or the scent of smoke wafting in the afternoon breeze.
Touch Of Brett from Alesong is a subtle prelude, awakening those primitive memories. It is not noisy, not rushed, but gently opens up a charming space with complex layers of flavor, like an invitation for us to slow down, listen and feel every high and low note of the earth and sky infused in every drop of amber gold. This is not just a glass of beer, but a walk of the senses.
1. Alesong Brewing & Blending Aged In Wooden Barrels
There are beautiful stories that never start with loud numbers, but originate from a desire full. year 2016, in the dreamy land of Eugene, Oregon, three artists – Brian Coombs, Doug Coombs and Matt Van Wyk – together wrote the first notes for a symphony of flavors called Alesong Brewing & Blending. The name is like a whisper: “Ale” is the material, and “Song” is the soul, the song resounding between heaven and earth and human hearts.
Their journey is the slow steps of an artisan, not in a hurry, just attentive. From the small brewery in the early days, that music gradually resonated further. To 2017, the song was first sung at the first Tasting Room, the intersection of beer culture and wine excellence in the Willamette Valley. And naturally, the song spread, finding a new stage at The 5th Street Public Market in 2021, so that more like-minded souls could hear it.
But behind those milestones is a philosophy insight: see brewing as an art mix poetic. They don’t make beer, they “distill” the essence of mother Oregon – sweet raspberries, fragrant herbs, golden honey – into old wooden barrels, where the aromas of wine and spirits linger. They call it “Farmhouse Brewery & Blender” – a farmhouse where flavor dreams are nurtured and refined.
And then, in the midst of that symphony, a special melody arose, delicate and full of magic: Touch Of Brett beer line.
This is not just a beer, but a love story with the charming wild yeast – Brettanomyces. Alesong did not want to create a storm to erase everything, they just wanted a gentle “touch”, enough for the Brett yeast to combine the earthy notes, ripe fruit and warm spices, enhancing the inherent beauty of the beer. Each launch is a new chapter in the long novel, sometimes the beer Garden Beach The French are simple, but when they are Belgian Ale naturally fermented in wooden barrels, always changing, always fresh.
From the very beginning, Touch Of Brett has been a witness to a manifesto: aimed at connoisseurs, who know how to listen and appreciate the complexity in each sip of beer, dry and elegant like a glass of fine wine. Each 750ml bottle is an invitation, a bottled love song, waiting to be sung in a very special moment.
2. Touch Of Brett: A Combination Of Men And Emotions
If I had to use a metaphor, Touch Of Brett is one Symphony Composed by talented conductors at Alesong, the main instrument, the soul of the piece, is none other than Brettanomyces – a captivating wild yeast. This is not a familiar folk song, but a truly unique piece. Brett Beer Modern, where the mysterious undertones of Brett yeast soar, leading the entire symphony of flavors, rather than merely providing a light accompaniment as in conventional beers.
The piece is often played to a brooding classical background: it could be the strong, malty melody of Garden Beach (the proud “preserved beer” of France), or the cheerful rhythm and spice of a Belgian Ale. It is this foundation that has endowed the beer with a hidden power, an alcohol level of 7.7%, enough to not make us drunk in a hurry, but the yeast is fermented for a long time in wooden barrels, so that it becomes more profound with the flow of time.
When the sunlight pours into the glass, you will see a whole warm amber glistening, like the color of autumn sap on Oregon's autumn forests, both rich and proudly clear.
And then, you raise your glass, lightly touching your lips. Don't look for a bitter no harsh here Bitterness (IBU) just as gentle as a breeze, enough to caress and balance the sweet taste of malt. Because this stage is not for hops. This is a separate space for the dance of yeast.
The body of the beer is not too thick, nor too fragile. It is light and elegantly dry thanks to the magic hand of Brett yeast, which has "awakened" the most complex lines. The end of each sip is a sharp, delicately effervescent feeling, like a brilliant exclamation point, inviting us to continue to explore the next mysterious layers of flavor. It is the aftertaste of earth, of smoke, of ripe fruit that lingers on the tip of the tongue.
3. The Art of Enjoyment: An Inspiring Concert
To Touch Of Brett To sing its fullest song, we must invite it with reverence. Let it escape from the heat of the hurried world and rest in temperature 8 – 12°CIn that silence, the most complex layers of flavor will slowly awaken, shyly opening each petal, allowing us to immerse ourselves in a Symphony of taste.
And that symphony deserves to be performed in a theater. Tulip Glass. The glass is not just a container, but a delicate companion. The round body allows us to gently rotate it to awaken the myriad hidden aromas. Then the mouth of the glass gently closes, like a pair of hands, guiding the entire seductive aroma - a hint of earth, a hint of ripe fruit and warm spices - straight to the soul of the connoisseur.
3.1. Food Pairing: Perfect Kiss
Cheese is beer's best friend. Imagine the crispness of beer caressing the sweet creaminess of a soft Brie, or a crisp slice of goat cheese. It's a perfect dance on the tongue.
Savory dishes The rich umami from thin slices of Prosciutto, or the smoky flavor of grilled meat, is enhanced by the earthy and spicy notes of the beer.
And don't forget mushroom dishes. A plate of shiitake or truffle risotto will create a resonance of earthy, deep and enchanting flavors.
3.2. Special Moments
This is not a drink for loud parties. It is a friend. chat whispered in intimate evenings where stories and flavors flow together. It is gift full of gratitude for a sophisticated soul who knows how to listen to the subtleties. And after a sumptuous dinner, let it become a sweet prelude to the end of a long night, gently awakening all the senses.
Come to it when cold weather, when the yellow leaves fall outside the window, or when the breath of spring caresses the skin. That is the moment of symphony Touch Of Brett resound most passionately and completely.
4. Touch Of Brett's Achievements And Awards
Alesong Brewing & Blending's Touch Of Brett is an outstanding example of the art of barrel aging, and its achievements have been recognized by the most prestigious awards. The Touch Of Brett: Peach edition has won Gold Medal in the Fruited Wood-Aged Beer category. Great American Beer Festival (GABF) 2019 – the tournament is considered the gold standard of the American beer industry.
Previously, in 2018, this beer also conquered the judges at Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer (FOBAB) – the world's most prestigious festival for wood-aged beer, and take home Silver Medal in the Fruited Beer category. These titles not only affirm Alesong's class in the harmonious combination of Brett yeast, fruit and oak, but also make this brand a famous name in the international craft beer community.
5. Conclusion: The Prelude of Earth and Sky in Every Sip of Beer
So there, Touch Of Brett not just a bottle of beer, but an emotional journey sealed with an oak cork. Each drop of amber gold is a story about the sun, wind and soil of Oregon, a gentle love song that Brett yeast has whispered after months of silence in the barrel. It invites us to slow down, to separate ourselves from the hustle and bustle of life to listen to the layers of flavor that open up like a blooming flower: sometimes it is the note of ripe fruit, sometimes it is the scent of warm spices, and always ends with a dry, elegant aftertaste that lingers like a lingering nostalgia.
This is a drink for dreamers, for foodies who crave for a more authentic experience than a hangover. It is the perfect companion for late-night conversations, intimate dinner parties, or simply a moment of self-indulgence amidst the hustle and bustle. Touch Of Brett does not please everyone, because it is born to conquer the hearts of those who dare to feel the complexity and beauty of imperfection. Raise your glass, touch your lips, and let the symphony resonate within you. A masterpiece not to drink, but to be feel with heart.
