Simple Things Rotbier

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red in the glass, with excellent clarity and a bright sheen. A dense, off-white head forms on the pour and maintains consistent lacing down the sides of the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle visual liveliness throughout.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm shortbread biscuit and soft honey notes, underpinned by toasty, melanoidin-derived aromas. A delicate fruity backdrop emerges beneath the malt character, while a subtle herbal and noble hop presence provides gentle balance without dominance.

◐ Taste

Sweet, rounded malt fills the palate immediately, with Vienna and caramel malt contributing rich, biscuity depth. Moderate bitterness (28 IBU) enters mid-palate and gently checks the sweetness without harshness. A blend of noble and modern hops adds complexity, finishing clean and dry with lingering malt texture.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and resolute, with the bitterness fading quickly to leave a faint, pleasant malt residue. No harsh astringency; instead, a smooth decay befitting the 5.2% ABV.