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Barn Owl No. 3

Bellwoods Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Farmhouse Ale · One of 13 Farmhouse Ales in hopIQ

Barn Owl No. 3 is a mixed fermentation farmhouse ale where wild yeast character and tartness move to the foreground without overwhelming the fruit. Brett derivatives bring honey and soft floral notes into the aroma, while the palate picks up a pleasing acidity—citrus and peach flavours emerging against that gentle sourness. The body is dry and effervescent, staying light on the tongue. What holds it together is a harmonious blend: the funky brett register, the wine-like tartness, and stone fruit all in conversation rather than competition. This is an aperitif beer, best served cool, for those moments when you want something alive and complex without heaviness.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Farmhouse Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
tart
funky
sour
Distinctive notes
citrusy
peach
dark fruit
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barn Owl No. 3

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Bright carbonation lifts the beer visibly, creating a lively, effervescent presence that speaks to its farmhouse character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinghighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with honeyed brett character—soft, floral notes layered with gentle funk. Citrus and stone fruit notes emerge underneath, creating an aromatic complexity that is inviting rather than aggressive. There's a subtle tartness present from the start, signaling the mixed fermentation at work.

honey, floralbrett funkcitrus, peachdelicate tartness

Taste

The palate opens dry with a pleasing citrus and peach character balanced against a wine-like acidity. The funky brett register moves through the middle, bringing complexity without heaviness, while the sourness remains gentle and conversational. The body stays light and crisp, finishing clean and dry with no cloying sweetness.

dry, tartpeach, citrusfunky complexitystone fruit edge

Finish

The finish is clean and sustained, with lingering acidity and a faint floral aftertaste that echoes the brett character. No harshness—instead, a refined tartness that invites another sip.

dry, lingeringdelicate acidity
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Barn Owl No. 3

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Barn Owl No. 3

About Farmhouse Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Farmhouse Ale?

Farmhouse Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Farmhouse Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, tart, peach character as Barn Owl No. 3 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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