Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery’s brewmaster, believes the United States has the world’s most vibrant beer culture.
“American beers represent boldness and originality,” he says.
“We’re a nation of immigrants, so in our food culture, we start with imported ideas, then riff on them. Like IPA, a long-neglected historical British style; today’s popular IPAs are totally American. It’s our hop varieties, how we use them; a punk sensibility that runs past traditions while it’s nodding to them.”
“As much as I love wine,” admits Garrett, “beer has a much broader range of flavors.” The brewer starts with a flavor target, then works with yeast strains, barrel aging, and other ingredients, just having fun. “That’s what makes it such a great match for foods.”
Garrett gives some credit to his filmmaker background for being a successful, passionate brewmaster. “Like a memorable movie, I want you to care about what you’re experiencing. To have a story play out across your palate, then say, ‘That was great!’ as you savor that final, lingering moment.”
“Wegmans is at the forefront of companies dedicated to the real ingredients,” says Garrett. “Brooklyn Brewery and Wegmans have a shared mission to bring people the happy truth about genuine, real foods.”
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