Otter Ale

◎ Aussehen

Mahogany brown with clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color suggests substantial malt character and moderate oxidation. Carbonation is gentle, creating a soft visual presence typical of the Best Bitter style.

◌ Aroma

Malty sweetness leads, supported by woody and sherry-like notes that suggest age or oak contact. Beneath lies a restrained fruitiness—cherry and darker stone fruit—with a whisper of spice. The profile is balanced rather than aggressive, inviting rather than challenging.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is soft and malty-sweet, with caramel notes building through the mid-palate. A dry bitterness emerges gradually—28 IBUs provide structure without harshness—while dark fruit and oak develop in parallel. The sweet-bitter equilibrium persists across the palate, neither dominating.

◑ Abgang

Dry and medium-length, closing on fruit and gentle bitterness. Residual spice lingers softly, leaving the mouth clean without astringency.