Tommie Sjef Jaune

Name: Tommie Sjef Jaune
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65b19e147ea6d2a85906819b
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.26 (842 reviews)

Other Styles 7.1 º

Tommie Sjef

This exceptional unblended Brett Beer showcases the profound impact of three and a half years of maturation, followed by a six-month finish in Vin Jaune barrels. The extended aging allows complex wild yeast traits to develop, offering a sensory bridge between a dry wild ale and the oxidative elegance of Jura wine. Expect a sophisticated interplay of funk and fruit, where the Vin Jaune influence introduces distinctive notes of toasted walnut, hazelnut, and a hint of exotic spice. The result is a lean, highly attenuated profile that balances rustic barnyard character with a refined, vinous depth, reflecting a masterfully patient approach to barrel-aging.

Appearance. Deep gold to burnished copper with a brilliant clarity. Pours with a fine-beaded, off-white head that shows moderate retention and leaves light, delicate lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity and deeply complex. Pronounced Brett character features wet hay, farmyard funk, and aged leather. The Vin Jaune barrels contribute secondary aromas of walnut, curry leaf, and a subtle oxidative nuttiness, layered over base notes of dried apricot and lemon zest.

Taste. The initial impression is bone-dry and crisp. Distinctive flavors of earthy funk and barnyard are well-integrated with the barrel-derived notes of toasted nuts and a dry sherry-like complexity. Hop bitterness is very low, allowing the yeast-driven acidity and tannic oak structure to provide balance. The finish is remarkably dry, lingering with a refined, nutty, and slightly tart aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a lean, highly attenuated structure. Carbonation is moderate to high, providing a prickly, refreshing effervescence. There is a noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth and a very slight tannic astringency from the long wood aging.

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