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Ratatöskr

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Ratatöskr is a top-fermented brown ale named after the squirrel that carries messages up and down the world tree. A light malt aroma leads into restrained roast notes on the palate; the roast stays gentle, and the beer is built to be refreshing and easy to drink instead of heavy. Original gravity is 13.5° Plato, alcohol 5.6%.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a soft malt foundation, delivering notes of toasted grain and light caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ratatöskr

◎ Appearance

Ratatöskr presents a warm chestnut-brown color with good clarity and moderate transparency to light. The head forms with modest density and shows fair retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

chestnut brownclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a soft malt foundation, delivering notes of toasted grain and light caramel sweetness. Restrained roast character emerges gradually—warm and subtle, without harshness or char dominance. No aggressive hop presence; instead, the aroma remains malt-forward and inviting.

light malt sweetnessgentle roasttoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with malt-driven flavor carrying through the mid-palate. Roast notes remain measured and balanced, contributing warmth without bitterness; the 24 IBU provides restrained hop bitterness that frames rather than dominates the finish. The beer is built to be dry and refreshing, avoiding heaviness.

balanced maltsoft roastlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively quick, with residual malt sweetness fading into a dry, slightly grainy note. Aftertaste remains gentle and unobtrusive, encouraging another sip.

clean, drymalt-forward aftertaste
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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About Brown Ale

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What is a Brown Ale?

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