Nunc

Nunc — Sour Ale with BUNNY Yeast and Ancient Grains — Ca' del Brado

Nunc is the Sour Ale crafted by Ca' del Brado, an artisanal brewery from Emilia-Romagna — and the first cans ever released from Ca' del Brado’s brewing cellar have also arrived on Maltese. A beer that tells a story of territory and experimentation: primary fermentation with the native BUNNY yeast (Bologna Unknown Native Naughty Yeast), followed by a period of fermentation and contamination in an open tank in the cellar, where it rests for refinement and maturation. Among the selected grains, besides Pale and Pils malts, there is also an unmalted wheat from the Grani Alti supply chain — ancient grains from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, specifically the Ardito variety.

BUNNY: the native yeast of Bologna

BUNNY — Bologna Unknown Native Naughty Yeast — is a wild yeast isolated and cultivated by Ca' del Brado in the Bologna area. A native yeast that carries the unique microbial character of that territory: rustic, expressive, unpredictable. The open tank fermentation adds further complexity, allowing the cellar’s airborne microorganisms to contribute to the final profile.

Technical sheet

• Style: Mixed fermentation Sour Ale
• Yeast: BUNNY (Bologna Unknown Native Naughty Yeast) + open tank contamination
• Grains: Pale malt, Pils malt, unmalted Ardito wheat (Grani Alti supply chain)
• Fermentation: Primary with BUNNY + cellar maturation
• Format: Can
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C
• Recommended glass: Tumbler or goblet
• Producer: Ca' del Brado — Emilia-Romagna

Sensory profile

On the nose, it is fresh and acidic, with notes of white fruit, citrus, and a slight funky character revealing the native BUNNY yeast. On the palate, the acidity is lively and clean, with the Ardito wheat adding a slightly creamy texture and an authentic rustic character. The finish is dry, acidic, with a cellar note that lingers pleasantly.

Why choose Nunc

• Native BUNNY yeast — a unique wild yeast from Bologna: each batch is unrepeatable and carries the microbial character of the Emilia territory
• Ardito wheat from the Grani Alti supply chain — ancient grains from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, short and controlled supply chain: the territory in a glass
• The first cans from Ca' del Brado — a historic moment for the brewery: Nunc marks the entry into the can format with a beer of great identity
• Ca' del Brado — an Italian reference for spontaneously and mixed fermentation beers, with European-level mastery of wild yeasts

Recommended pairings

Blue and aged cheeses, Emilian cured meats, oysters, raw fish, light Emilian cuisine dishes. Perfect as a characterful aperitif or tasting beer.

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