Brettanomyces
noun
Bret·ta·no·my·ces
ˈbretᵊnōˈmīˌsēz
: a genus of molds (family Moniliaceae) that are sometimes included in the genus Candida, are active in the secondary fermentation of beers, and are responsible for some cases of beer spoilage
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek Brettanos, Bretanos Briton (of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Brython Briton) + New Latin -myces