Jester King Brewery SPON - Rye (2021)

Name: Jester King Brewery SPON - Rye (2021)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6797c4221603dacf2757f0ce
Rating: 4.3 (355 reviews)

Other Styles 5.6 º

Jester King Brewery

This four-year-old Brett Beer showcases a masterful spontaneous fermentation, utilizing a unique grist of 60% malted barley and 40% raw rye. The extended oak maturation yields a complex profile where the rustic funk of the coolship process meets a distinctive earthy spiciness from the raw rye. Aromas of sun-dried hay and aged hops mingle with subtle stone fruit esters and a hint of weathered oak. On the palate, the beer is exceptionally dry and crisp, with the raw rye providing a bready depth that differentiates it from wheat-based spontaneous ales. A delicate, lingering mineral character and soft tartness round out this elegant, mature expression.

Appearance. Deep gold to pale amber (6-9 SRM). Pours with a thin, white head that fades to a persistent collar; slight haze typical of long-term barrel maturation.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity. Pronounced Brettanomyces funk of wet hay, barnyard, and dusty earth. Complementary notes of dried lemon peel, apricot, and a distinct peppery spiciness from the raw rye. Subtle vanillin and toasted wood from four years in oak barrels.

Taste. Initially bone-dry with a crisp, light acidity. Malt flavors of rustic bread and cracked peppercorn from the raw rye are prominent. Hop bitterness is low, derived from aged hops that contribute herbal and woody depth rather than sharp bitterness. Finishes clean and highly attenuated with a lingering mineral quality and a touch of oak tannin.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with high attenuation. Carbonation is moderate and fine-beaded. Minimal alcohol warmth. A slight grain-derived texture from the raw rye provides a satisfying mouthfeel without heaviness.

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