Barn Owl No. 10

◎ Aussehen

Barn Owl No. 10 presents a pale golden hue with a light, translucent body. The head retention is modest but persistent, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. The beer shows natural carbonation with a gently hazy quality, typical of its Brett fermentation character.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent Brett funk—a leathery, earthy character that mingles with rich pineapple and stone fruit esters. Beneath sits a papery apricot skin quality and subtle oak influence, with faint wine-like notes that suggest aging and complexity. The overall aromatic profile sits at the intersection of wild yeast exuberance and restrained hop expression.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is tart and crisp, with the Brett character immediately asserting itself—earthy, funky, and dry. Mid-palate develops apricot and pineapple notes with a papery texture that anchors the fermentation wildness to a fruity foundation. Oak and subtle wine-like dryness build underneath, while residual hop bitterness and herbal notes maintain balance without dominance. The finish is decidedly dry, with Brett and oak lingering in the background.

◑ Abgang

The finish extends with slow-fading Brett funk and wine-like dryness, leaving a papery, slightly astringent aftertaste. The beer settles into a clean, dry conclusion that invites contemplation rather than quick consumption.

Gut gekühlt servieren. Session IPAs sind am besten kalt — der niedrigere Alkohol bedeutet weniger Wärme zur Balance der Hopfen.

Die geschwungene Form konzentriert Hopfenaromen und hält den Schaum. Unverzichtbar für aromatische Ales und IPAs, bei denen die Nase die halbe Erfahrung ist.