Foodbme,
Are you auditioning for the forum curmudgeon position that was recent vacated?
I agree that there is a point when a “brat” is not a bratwurst. It makes good marketing, though. I’ve been disappointed most of the special flavored brats that I’ve tried.
Jim

A sweet, lovable old fart like me a Curmudgeon???? [woot]I certainly hope not.[:(]
A Purest??? Quite possibly![:)]
A person who likes to do food research and calls a Brat a Brat?? Definitely!
A Curmudgeon?? Never! [V][V]