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Sangiovese

Tommie Sjef
Netherlands·Wild Ale
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Ripe strawberry and red berries meet dry oak, hay, apple skin and violet on the nose, with a hint of fermented tobacco; the palate brings red fruit, grapefruit peel, fine tannins and a persistent mousse, finishing dry and subtly spicy with bay leaf and thyme. A rosé wild ale: a blend aged two to three years in oak sat for a year on organic Sangiovese grapes from Emilia-Romagna, about 550 grams per litre.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityoakberry
fruity
oak
berry
herbal
citrusy
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe strawberry and red berry fruit layered beneath dry oak and hay notes.
also:floral,tart,spicy,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sangiovese

◎ Appearance

A pale rosé hue with translucent clarity, reflecting the extended maceration on Sangiovese grapes. The head is delicate and persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears as a gentle, sustained mousse rather than aggressive bubbles.

pale rosétranslucentfine lacingpersistent mousse

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe strawberry and red berry fruit layered beneath dry oak and hay notes. Subtle violet florals emerge alongside apple skin and a whisper of fermented tobacco, creating a complex aromatic profile that rewards careful nosing. The overall impression is refined and vinous, befitting the grape-forward character.

ripe strawberrydry oakviolet floralsfermented tobacco

◐ Taste

Red fruit and grapefruit peel dominate the palate entry, supported by fine, integrated tannins inherited from years in oak and contact with grape skins. The mid-palate develops herbal notes of bay leaf and thyme with a subtle spice thread. Acidity drives the experience, lending vibrancy and structure throughout.

red fruitgrapefruit peelintegrated tanninsherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with bay leaf and thyme lingering alongside a soft tannin grip. The spice fades gradually, leaving a clean, slightly tart aftertaste.

dry finishherbal persistencesoft tannins
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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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