Baghaven Brewing and Blending Stevnsbær (2021)

Name: Baghaven Brewing and Blending Stevnsbær (2021)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6899a9831603daee77d85ff8
Rating: 4.02 (1575 reviews)

Other Styles 7.7 º

Mikkeller Baghaven

This 2021 vintage Brett Beer showcases a masterful blend of one-, two-, and three-year-old Danish Wild Ales, creating a sophisticated sensory canvas for the celebrated Stevnsbær cherries from Frederiksdal. The profile is defined by an intense, dark cherry character that bridges the gap between tart stone fruit and rich, almond-like pits. Effervescent and elegant, the beer balances a rustic funk from the Brettanomyces with a delicate, non-lactic acidity and layers of aged wood. The vibrant fruit remains the focal point, concluding with an exceptionally dry finish and a lingering floral, cherry skin tannin that highlights the beer's wild complexity.

Appearance. Deep ruby-red to garnet with a slight haze; features a fine, pink-tinted foam head that dissipates into a thin, persistent collar with light lacing.

Aroma. High intensity; dominated by pungent, dark Stevnsbær cherry skin, accented by a distinctive almond or marzipan note from the pits. A complex funk emerges from the aged Brettanomyces blend, offering notes of wet hay, aged leather, and a hint of barnyard earthiness. Malt is minimal, presenting as faint toasted wheat, while floral esters complement the vibrant fruit profile.

Taste. Immediate explosion of tart, sun-ripened Stevnsbær cherries and dark berry fruit. The malt provides a light, bready foundation that is quickly overtaken by a dry, rustic Brettanomyces character. Hop bitterness is very low, as the profile is balanced by cherry skin tannins and a mild, vinous acidity. The finish is remarkably dry and crisp, with a lingering fruit-pit bitterness and subtle earthy complexity.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a prickly, champagne-like effervescence. Features a light, well-integrated alcohol warmth and a notable tannic astringency from the cherry skins that enhances the dry, refreshing mouthfeel.

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