Barn Owl No. 2
Barn Owl No. 2 arrives dry and refreshing, its pale ale frame lifted by a pronounced floral hop character that opens into aromatics of honeydew melon and papaya. On the palate, the interplay shifts between apricot and tangerine, while oak and the brettanomyces fermentation layer in a subtle funk—not loud, but present enough to pull the beer away from the straightforward. The barrel aging and wild yeast references create a beer that works best as an aperitif or in the late afternoon, when the dry finish and fruit complexity reward slow sipping. Serve cool.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Barn Owl No. 2
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.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, floral, tropical character as Barn Owl No. 2 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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