NOLA Brewing Co. Director Of Funk & Brewer Derek Lintern Talks Dryades

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
I love the finish of this beer. Initially, Dryades is sour, but then complex flavors from the wild yeast and bacteria that come out as the beer warms in your mouth and lingers on your palate.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
Dryades is a street in New Orleans named for the nymphs that protect its trees.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
No, I love sour beers, but you can only have so many.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Sour, dark and complex with fruit and oak.

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
My chief, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, of the Golden Eagle and musical fame, has his headquarters on Second and Dryades and this beer was made in his honor. To respect the Dryades that protect over their street, the beer was aged in French Oak with tree fruit (sweet cherries and plums).

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Usually, I prefer this as an aperitif, but it also pairs wonderfully with fruit-based desserts like a tart.

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