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Oak & Jay

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Oak & Jay is a bière de miel from the Fermata line: a mixed-fermentation ale made with local Norfolk honey and matured in oak, around two and a half years in the making. It brings notes of sweet chestnut and orange to the aroma. A gentle tartness from the mixed culture keeps the beer fresh, the body is rounded, and the finish stays lightly tart with a trace of sweetness and orange peel.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyoakorange
honey
oak
orange
tart
sour
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive sweet chestnut and bright citrus notes, particularly orange zest.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oak & Jay

◎ Appearance

Oak & Jay presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head that holds with gentle persistence. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual presence that reflects the beer's refined character.

pale goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive sweet chestnut and bright citrus notes, particularly orange zest. Beneath these fruit-forward impressions, subtle oak maturation adds depth without dominating, while a gentle floral undertone from the mixed fermentation culture rounds out the aromatic profile.

sweet chestnutorange zestoak influencemixed fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters softly with honeyed sweetness and stone fruit character, developing into a rounded, full-bodied mid-palate that balances the residual honey with a restrained tartness. The mixed culture acidity is present but gentle, keeping the beer fresh without aggressive sourness, while orange peel notes weave through the finish.

honey-forwardsoft acidityorange peelrounded body

◑ Finish

The finish is lightly tart with lingering traces of orange and a subtle sweetness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains dry and clean, allowing the delicate oak and honey complexity to echo softly on the palate.

lightly tartdry finishorange aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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