Ama Brewery “BI” Lemongrass Pét-Nat, 750ml [Hard Kombucha at 1.5% ABV]

What began as a guerrilla group of friends brewing new-wave, aged kombuchas in a garage lock-up on a San Sebastian back-street, evolved into a fully-fledged R&D facility.

SCOBY – the symbiotic culture of bacteria or yeast – facilitates the fermentation process. Literally the ‘mother’, it feeds on the infusion transforming it into an elegant beverage.

Using high-quality tea and herbs, Ama pét-nat tea is brewed with pure Basque mountain water. Its exceptionally low minerality highlights the complex flavors created during the ferment.

Depending on the composition of these infusions and the action of the SCOBYs, the micro-batches are ready for bottling between one and three weeks later, when simple sugars, yeasts, and bacteria have achieved the right balance. The closed environment of the bottle means the bacteria are starved of air and are unable to excessively acidify the drink. The yeasts, meanwhile, continue turning simple sugars into bubbles.

As the bubbles mature they decrease in size, becoming more integrated into the liquid. Aromas intensify, flavors harmonise, and the mouthfeel becomes silky. Our micro-batch kombucha is released to market after a minimum of six months bottle aging, when it is more rounded and each infusion has developed a distinct character that results in an exceptional drinking experience.

The resulting Amas are lightly sparkling, richly flavoured and elegant – a true expression of the terroir and craftsmanship that go into them.

BI

Ama pét-nat tea is a new low alcohol drink made with water from the Izarraitz Massif in the Basque Country and lemongrass from a nature reserve at Amba, in the mountains above the Ravanna waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Tea: Lemongrass from Sri Lanka.

Farmer: The small Amba Estate in the Uva Highlands of Sri Lanka grows a wild variety of native lemongrass which is a herb, rather than a tea. The lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus, is hand-harvested by machete and dried in the sun to maximise the plant’s uniquely rich essential oils.

Tasting Notes: Aromas predominantly of citrus fruits and balsamic herbs. With a touch of sweetness, it is reminiscent of a lemon and mint sweet. In the mouth, notes of white flowers and spices such as ginger, juniper, kaffir lime, galangal, and white pepper appear. A “crunchy” texture with lively bubbles. 

Aging: Ama pét-nat tea is 6-month bottle aged and will continue to improve with time. May be aged even further, for up to 3 years.

Pairings: BI works very well with shellfish, grilled fish, and citrus or lactic-based desserts. Is also perfect for mixing refreshing cocktails.

Drinking moments: Ama pét-nat tea is a new sparkling delicious drink, low in alcohol, for the modern lifestyle.

Production: Micro-batch brewing. Each fermentation produces around 280 bottles.

Glass: Enjoy in white wine glasses.

Alcohol grading: 1.5%.

Bottle size: 750 ml.