pFriem Brewmaster & Co-Founder Josh Pfriem Talks pFriem Oud Bruin

We spoke with the pFriem Family Brewers brewmaster and co-founder Josh Pfriem about pFriem Oud Bruin.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
A lot of our beers at pFriem are created and evolve through a team approach. I lead the original charge at our brewery to make barrel-aged, Flanders-inspired beers, but our Head Brewer Gavin Lord makes sure this part of our program continues to evolve. 

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
I love how this beer finishes; tart, jammy, tannic and lovely. 

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
For most beers at pFriem, we just call them what they are. This beer is inspired by the dark tart beers of Flanders, the Burgundies of Belgium, which are mostly known as Oud Bruins.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
This is not my desert island beer, but it does make for a good companion on cold winter nights by the fireplace. 

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Deep crimson, marionberry, apple butter, tobacco, jammy, tannic and lovely. 

BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
This beer was inspired by my first trip to Belgium. Traveling the country by bike I was able to sample many of the great Flanders Reds and Oud Bruins of Flanders. The highlight was walking the Foudre halls of Rodenbach. Many years later at pFriem, we purchased our own Foudres that are now home to our Belgium-inspired Oud Bruin. 

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Duck Confit served with Brussel sprouts and mustard sauce with a side of pommel de Terre a la Sarladaise. 

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