Barn Owl No. 5
Barn Owl No. 5 is a Sour Red Ale that spends two to three years aging in oak barrels on cherries, emerging with the dry, elegant character of a Flanders Red. The oak provides a substantial backbone, while the long barrel time and fruit integration yield a profile reminiscent of Cherry Blasters—tart, structured, and marked by subtle vanilla notes that drift beneath the wood. This is a beer for contemplative drinking, where the interplay of acidity and oaky depth unfolds over time, neither rushing nor cloying. Serve cool to let the souring develop fully.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Barn Owl No. 5
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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What is a Flanders Red?
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