Te Rheum

◎ Aussehen

Te Rheum presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity, revealing the bright character of a beer matured in barrel. A delicate white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and restrained, appropriate for a wild ale of contemplative character.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tart rhubarb character—bright, slightly vegetal, and pleasantly astringent. Beneath this, wild fermentation esters emerge softly, mingling with subtle stone fruit notes and a whisper of funky barrel complexity. The overall impression is fresh and garden-forward, with no aggressive vinegar or horse-blanket notes.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is immediately tart and sour, the rhubarb providing a linear acid line that animates the palate without harshness. Mid-palate expands with berry complexity and a gentle funkiness from wild yeast, balanced by a restrained sweetness that prevents the acidity from becoming one-dimensional. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the fruit and fermentation character to dominate.

◑ Abgang

The finish is dry and crisp, with rhubarb tartness lingering pleasantly on the lips. A gentle funky aftertaste fades over several seconds, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for the next sip.