Tommie Sjef Trace

Name: Tommie Sjef Trace
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65e5edda1603dade32800f6c
Rating: 3.92 (69 reviews)

Other Styles 9.5 º

Tommie Sjef

Tommie Sjef Trace is a profound wild ale that balances the power of spirit aging with fermentation delicacy. Having matured for 3.5 years in Buffalo Trace, Maker’s Mark, and Rye Whiskey barrels, the beer radiates a complex sensory profile of charred oak, spicy rye grain, and sweet vanillins. The Brettanomyces character is mature, weaving earthy funk and dried leather through notes of stone fruit. Despite its 9.5% ABV, the palate remains remarkably lean and dry, showcasing the high attenuation typical of a Brett Beer. This creates a sophisticated interplay where the whiskey’s warmth enhances rather than masks the intricate, rustic esters.

Appearance. Deep amber to copper (14-20 SRM) with slight haze and a thin, persistent off-white head that leaves delicate lacing.

Aroma. High intensity with a complex blend of spicy rye, vanilla, and toasted oak from Buffalo Trace and Maker’s Mark barrels. Mature Brettanomyces provides a rustic funk consisting of leather, wet hay, and earthy notes, balanced by dried apricot esters.

Taste. Initially displays dried stone fruit and light caramel, followed by an aggressive but refined funk featuring barnyard and earthy spice. The finish is notably dry and crisp with integrated whiskey flavors of toasted coconut and black pepper. Hop bitterness is low, allowing barrel tannins to provide structure.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate to high carbonation. A significant and smooth alcohol warmth is present, complemented by a slight tannic astringency from the 3.5 years of wood aging.

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