Almanac Peach De Brettaville 12.7OZ

Almanac Peach De Brettaville 12.7OZ is a 6.5% ABV wild farmhouse ale from Almanac Beer Co. aged in oak with peaches and nectarines. Earning a 99 rating on RateBeer, this brett-forward sour ale stands among the most acclaimed American wild ales thanks to its twelve-strain Brettanomyces fermentation and double oak-aging regimen.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: Alameda, California  |  Style: Brett Farmhouse Ale  |  Brewery: Almanac Beer Co.

Production & Heritage

Almanac Beer Co. operates out of Alameda, California, with a focus on farm-to-barrel brewing that sources seasonal fruit from California farms. Peach De Brettaville begins with Saison Dolores, the brewery's house farmhouse base, which undergoes fermentation with twelve distinct Brettanomyces strains alongside peaches and nectarines. The double oak-aging process is central to the beer's complexity: it first rests in large oak foeders where controlled oxygen exposure allows wild yeast cultures to develop alongside the stone fruit character, then moves to fresh wine barrels that impart dry mineral crispness and subtle vanilla undertones.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Perfume-like ripe peach hits first, followed by layers of earthy barnyard funk and light citrus peel. A faint vinous quality from the wine barrel aging threads underneath the fruit.

Taste: The entry is immediately juicy with bold stone fruit flavor — each sip recalls biting into a ripe peach. Mid-palate, the twelve Brett strains assert themselves with grainy, funky, and wild characteristics that balance the fruit sweetness. A pronounced puckering tartness builds toward the back palate, pulling the beer dry.

Finish: Dry and white wine-like, with a tangy imprint that lingers alongside subtle mineral notes from the wine barrel stage. The finish is clean and refreshingly tart, encouraging the next sip.

How to Drink Peach De Brettaville

Pour into a tulip glass or stemmed wine glass at around 45–50°F to let the aromatic complexity open fully. This is a beer made for slow, contemplative drinking on its own, but it also works in beer cocktails. A Berliner Shandy (mixed with sparkling lemonade) highlights its citrus-peach brightness. A Wild Mimosa (blended half-and-half with dry sparkling wine) amplifies the vinous finish. A Brett Radler (topped with grapefruit soda) plays up the tart, funky character for a lighter serve.

Best For

• Sharing at a sour beer tasting flight alongside other American wild ales
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates barrel-aged farmhouse styles
• Pairing with a summer charcuterie board featuring stone fruit and aged cheeses
• Cellaring for one to two years to observe how the Brett character evolves

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peach De Brettaville taste like? It delivers bold, juicy stone fruit flavor balanced by earthy Brettanomyces funk, finishing dry and tart like a crisp white wine with a lingering tangy peach imprint.

How does Peach De Brettaville compare to Logsdon Peche 'n Brett? Both combine peach with Brettanomyces character, but Almanac's version uses twelve distinct Brett strains and a double oak-aging process in foeders and wine barrels, producing a drier, more mineral-driven profile. Logsdon Peche 'n Brett tends toward a more balanced sweet-sour harmony, while Peach De Brettaville leans further into funky dryness.

Is Peach De Brettaville good for sipping neat? Absolutely — this is designed as a contemplative sipping beer, best poured into a tulip or wine glass to appreciate the aromatic layers of peach, funk, and oak.

Where is Peach De Brettaville made? It is brewed by Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda, California, a brewery known for its farm-to-barrel approach using locally sourced seasonal fruit.

What foods pair well with Peach De Brettaville? Aged Comté or Gruyère complement the funky Brett character. Grilled peach and burrata salad echoes the stone fruit notes. Pork rillettes match the earthy complexity. Fresh goat cheese balances the tartness. Almond tarts or fruit galettes align with the dry, vinous finish.

What sizes does Peach De Brettaville come in? It is available in a 12.7 oz (375 ml) bottle, a standard format for American wild and barrel-aged ales.

Is Peach De Brettaville worth the price? It positions as a premium craft wild ale, reflecting the labor-intensive twelve-strain Brett fermentation, double oak-aging process, and use of fresh stone fruit — pricing is consistent with top-tier American farmhouse ales of similar complexity and limited production.

Why Peach De Brettaville?

The twelve-strain Brettanomyces fermentation is rare even among dedicated wild ale producers, giving this beer a depth of funky complexity that single-strain Brett beers cannot replicate. The double oak-aging — first in foeders for oxygen-driven wild yeast development, then in fresh wine barrels for mineral dryness and vanilla — creates a layered profile that evolves in the glass. A 99 rating on RateBeer places it in elite company among American wild ales. For drinkers seeking a farmhouse ale where stone fruit and barnyard funk coexist in a bone-dry, wine-like frame, Peach De Brettaville delivers a singular experience.