Juguetes Perdidos Flemish Remix is a sophisticated Oud Bruin that elevates the tradition of Flemish-style ales through extensive maturation. This elder sibling to the Flanders Red exhibits a deep, multi-layered profile shaped by twenty-four months in red wine casks. The sensory experience is dominated by rich, dark malts delivering notes of chocolate, toffee, and a faint hint of coffee, which harmonize with a bold tapestry of dried fruits like raisins, plums, and black cherries. The extended wood contact imparts a vinous elegance and subtle oak character, while the 8.4% ABV provides a refined warmth that balances the signature sweet-and-sour interplay and complexity.
Appearance.Dark reddish-brown with deep mahogany highlights. Good clarity from long aging. Produces a moderate, light tan head with average retention.
Aroma.High intensity and complex. A rich base of caramel and toasted malt is accented by distinct notes of chocolate and dark-roast coffee. Fruity esters are prominent, reminiscent of figs, dates, and cherries, intertwined with a moderate lactic sourness and a clear vinous, oaky presence from the red wine barrels. No hop aroma is present.
Taste.A balanced sweet-and-sour profile where initial dark caramel and burnt sugar flavors give way to sophisticated fruit complexity. The palate explores deep plum and raisin notes alongside traces of chocolate and coffee. The sourness is clean and integrated, lacking harsh acetic character, leading into a malty finish with lingering red wine character and soft oak. Hop bitterness is very low.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a smooth, velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate to low, providing a gentle lift. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth reflects its higher gravity, with no perceivable astringency despite the long barrel contact.