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Barn Owl No. 6

Bellwoods Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Sour Ale · One of 24 Sour Ales in hopIQ

Barn Owl No. 6 pours a deep ruby purple—a colour that hovers between wine and beer, lively carbonation breaking the surface into a persistent crown. The nose flips through registers: effervescent and rich, red wine tannins meeting fresh berry, a Lambrusco echo that immediately signals fermentation and restraint. On the palate, those dry wine tannins grip the back of the tongue, the carbonation sharp enough to cut, the fruit staying bright rather than jammy. It drinks like a Flemish red caught in the moment before age deepens it, aperitif-ready and restless—built for the early evening when thirst meets curiosity. Serve cool, around 8–10 °C, in a tulip or wine glass to let the aroma gather.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
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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

Dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
sour
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barn Owl No. 6

Appearance

A deep ruby-purple hue that sits at the intersection of wine and beer, catching the light with translucent depth. Lively carbonation rises continuously, building and holding a persistent crown of small, tight bubbles. The clarity allows the color to shine while the vigorous effervescence signals an active, restless character.

deep ruby-purplepersistent carbonationwine-like clarity

Aroma

The nose moves through layered registers: bright red berries meet the grip of wine tannins, recalling a young Lambrusco in its aromatic profile. Fresh fruit character dominates, with an underlying mineral-dry quality that speaks to fermentation and restraint rather than fruit sweetness. The effervescence carries the aromatics forward in waves, keeping them lively and present.

red berrywine tanninsfresh fruitmineral-dry

Taste

Dry wine tannins grip the back of the tongue immediately, with sharp carbonation cutting cleanly across the palate. Fruit remains bright and tart—berry-forward without turning jammy—while the body stays lean and disciplined. The interplay between acidity, tannin structure, and effervescence creates a gripping, aperitif-ready character.

dry tanninscrisp aciditybright berriesrestless energy

Finish

The finish is long and gripping, tannins lingering on the back of the tongue as carbonation fades. A clean, dry aftertaste lingers, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

dry finishpersistent tannins
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Barn Owl No. 6

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. 6

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

Sour 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 Sour Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same berry, dry, fruity character as Barn Owl No. 6 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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