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Owl Original Ale

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Owl Original Ale was created by the Sexton family and took 27 test brews to settle. It sits between an Australian pale and a European golden ale, built on English Maris Otter, Australian pale and German specialty malts, hopped with East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings. It pours a pale, slightly cloudy gold. Biscuit and malt lead the nose with stone fruit and earthy hop spice; the palate adds toffee and caramel before a soft bitterness.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopcaramel
malty
noble hop
caramel
earthy
bready
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent biscuit and malt character, grounded in the English Maris Otter and Australian pale malts.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Owl Original Ale

◎ Appearance

Owl Original Ale presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze, characteristic of its unfiltered presentation. The beer generates a modest, persistent head with fine carbonation that settles into delicate lacing around the glass. The light cloudiness speaks to the natural character of the brew, inviting a sense of authenticity.

pale goldslightly hazyfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent biscuit and malt character, grounded in the English Maris Otter and Australian pale malts. Subtle stone fruit and earthy hop spice emerge beneath, contributed by the East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings, creating a composed and balanced aromatic profile. The overall effect is neither aggressive nor shy, but measured and inviting.

biscuitmalt-forwardstone fruitearthy hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft, malty sweetness layered with toffee and caramel notes that reflect the blend of specialty malts. Mid-palate develops a gentle spice from the noble hops, leading into a restrained but definite bitterness that never dominates. The finish remains smooth and crisp, with enough body to feel complete without heaviness.

toffeecaramelsoft bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a clean, dry conclusion that leaves the palate refreshed. A faint earthy hop character persists in the aftertaste without lingering harshness.

dryrefreshingearthy echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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