As a liquid, brem's taste can range from very sweet to semi-sweet, yet acidic and contains alcohol with varying degree, usually from 5% to 14%.

It is also reported to prevent dermatitis, most likely due to the presence of significant amounts of B vitamins produced by the microorganisms used in its fermentation.

[citation needed] This product is consumed as a snack and is not part of the daily family diet.

Liquid brem is made from a fermented mash of black/ white glutinous rice (known as Ketan) using a dry-starter called Ragi tape.

Following 3 days of conversion from rice starch to sugar, a yeast culture is added and alcoholic fermentation begins.