Barn Owl No. 2

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and retains a delicate lacing along the glass as you drink, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale with restrained adjuncts.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral Edelhopfen character, immediately suggesting honeydew melon and ripe papaya. Below the fruit aromatics lies a subtle earthiness from the oak aging and wild yeast fermentation—not aggressive, but distinctly present and adding textural intrigue to an otherwise bright, hop-forward profile.

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and refreshing, with apricot and tangerine moving through the mid-palate in tandem. Oak and brettanomyces fermentation introduce a gentle funk that prevents the beer from reading as straightforward; the interplay remains subtle and integrated rather than demanding attention, underpinned by a clean, bitter finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is markedly dry with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes. This dryness, combined with the fruit complexity, rewards slow sipping and positions the beer as an aperitif or late-afternoon pour.

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

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