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Jester King Atrial Rubicite

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Jester King's most celebrated beer — a spontaneously fermented ale aged in oak barrels with Poteet-grown Texas strawberries. Vivid strawberry aroma, tart lacto acidity and a long dry finish. Named after the left atrium of the heart. One of America's finest sour ales.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartoak
fruity
tart
oak
berry
sour
mineral
Aroma
Vivid strawberry aromatics dominate the nose with genuine fruit character, neither artificial nor cloying.
also:funky,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jester King Atrial Rubicite

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale amber to light ruby hue that glows with translucent clarity, showcasing the influence of Texas strawberries. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, persistent head with excellent retention. The vivid color reflects the beer's natural fruit character and spontaneous fermentation process.

pale rubycrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Vivid strawberry aromatics dominate the nose with genuine fruit character, neither artificial nor cloying. Supporting notes of tart red berries and subtle citrus emerge from beneath, while the oak aging imparts whispers of vanilla and wood complexity. The spontaneous fermentation contributes delicate wild yeast and lacto-derived tartness to the aromatic profile.

vibrant strawberrytart berriescitrus notessubtle oak

◐ Taste

The palate opens with luscious strawberry fruit that transitions into bright lacto acidity and refined sourness. Mid-palate reveals crisp, effervescent character with excellent balance between fruit sweetness and tart complexity, supported by clean oak integration. The low IBU allows fruit and fermentation character to shine without any harsh edges.

strawberry-forwardlacto-tartcrispwell-balanced

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish with clean resolution leaves tart berries and subtle citrus lingering on the palate. The effervescence carries the finish elegantly without overwhelming delicate fruit notes.

drycleanlingering fruit
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
93
Taste
91
Appearance
88
Finish
90
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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