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Mixed Culture Brett Beer

Classic Style · Sour and Wild · 24 Entrants in 2026

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Style Definition

Mixed culture fermentation with Brett character.

ABV2.5 to 12.0%
ABV 2.5 to 12.0%
IBU5 to 70
IBU 5 to 70
SRM2 to 40
SRM 2 to 40

Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)

Entrants by YearHow Crowded the Category Is
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Entrants by Year
Entries202120222023202420252026
Entries596159493624

Medalists by Year

2026 · Category 31 · 24 Entrants

2026 · Category 31 · 24 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldOrchard Pear6.3%Not FoundNot FoundMinneapolis Town Hall BreweryMinneapolis, MN
SilverElisabeth5.5%Not FoundNectaronColdFire Barrel HouseEugene, OR
BronzeTraditions6%Not FoundNot FoundAlesong Brewing & BlendingEugene, OR

2025 · Category 29 · 36 Entrants

2025 · Category 29 · 36 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldKeeping BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundBarrique Brewing & BlendingNashville, TN
SilverThe Knitting Circle Batch CNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundFair Isle BrewingSeattle, WA
BronzeLiberty BellNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundTrue Anomaly Brewing Co.Houston, TX

2024 · Category 29 · 49 Entrants

2024 · Category 29 · 49 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldProverbial ForkNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundOlfactory BrewingSan Francisco, CA
SilverKnitting Circle S5 Batch CNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundFair Isle BrewingSeattle, WA
BronzeElisabethNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundColdFire Brewing Co. (Barrel House)Eugene, OR

2023 · Category 28 · 59 Entrants

2023 · Category 28 · 59 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldLoup et Renard SaisonNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundOdd Breed Wild AlesPompano Beach, FL
SilverNever Been WrongNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundThompson Island Brewing Co.Rehoboth Beach, DE
BronzeSilent SoundsNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundMonday Night Brewing (Garage)Atlanta, GA

2022 · Category 27 · 61 Entrants

2022 · Category 27 · 61 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldFarmer's Reserve PlumNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundAlmanac Beer Co.Alameda, CA
SilverBiere OvaleNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundOur Mutual Friend Brewing Co.Denver, CO
BronzeOregon SunriseNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundAlesong Brewing & Tasting RoomEugene, OR

2021 · Category 27 · 59 Entrants

2021 · Category 27 · 59 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldOddities and Outliers Blend 2Not FoundNot FoundNot FoundOdd Breed Wild AlesPompano Beach, FL
SilverBiere OvaleNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundOur Mutual Friend BrewingDenver, CO
BronzeGemini Mind TrickNot FoundNot FoundNot FoundAlmanac Beer Co.Alameda, CA

2026 Medal Beers

Gold in Mixed Culture Brett Beer

Orchard Pear

Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, Minneapolis, MN

Category
Mixed Culture Brett Beer
Entries
24
ABV
6.3%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Mixed Culture Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Brettanomyces
Adjuncts
Bartlett pear

Hops

Not Found

From the Brewery's Description

Barrel grown and fermented mixed culture Brettanomyces with orchard grown Bartlett Pears.

Source: beeradvocate.com

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Silver in Mixed Culture Brett Beer

Elisabeth

ColdFire Barrel House, Eugene, OR

Category
Mixed Culture Brett Beer
Entries
24
ABV
5.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Bière de Coupage
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

This lively ale is blend of young and old. ... After blending, we dry hopped with the juicy New Zealand Nectaron hop for an elegant, citrusy experience.

Source: coldfirebrewing.com

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Bronze in Mixed Culture Brett Beer

Traditions

Alesong Brewing & Blending, Eugene, OR

Category
Mixed Culture Brett Beer
Entries
24
ABV
6%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Oak-aged saison
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Brettanomyces
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

Tasting Notes

Bright citrus notes dance with a complex yeast profile and a cracker-like malt aroma. Balanced acidity and oak tannin bring substance and body with a…

Source: alesongbrewing.com

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