“It’s all Brett’s fault!” But who’s Brett?

Comic strip about Brettanomyces bruxellensis

Meet Brettanomyces bruxellensis, aka Brett, the yeast responsible for horse, barnyard, or sweaty odors in up to 25% of red wines. While it’s a sought-after trait in some beers and kombuchas, in wine, it often masks the fruitiness that winemakers work so hard to preserve.

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Let’s talk about wine microbiology, spoilage prevention, and innovation in winemakin

Modification date: 17 July 2025 | Publication date: 17 July 2025 | By: SpoilControl

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