Atom – Schrodingers cat

Atom Beers’ Schrödinger’s Cat is perhaps the most perfectly named beer in their range — a pale ale that, until you open it, exists in a superposition of states: it could be excellent or it could be merely good. In practice, the wave function collapses decisively in the direction of excellent. The Schrödinger’s Cat thought experiment posits that a cat in a sealed box with a radioactive particle is simultaneously alive and dead until observed. The beer takes a more optimistic view of quantum mechanics.

Tasting Notes

Schrödinger’s Cat pours a clear, bright pale golden colour with a white head. The nose is citrusy and appealing — lemon and grapefruit hop notes, some light tropical fruit, clean and fresh. On the palate it’s crisp and hop-forward: citrus and stone fruit character leads, moderate bitterness builds through the mid-palate, and the finish is dry and clean. It’s both alive with flavour and dead easy to drink, which is exactly the dual state the name promises.

Verdict

Serve cold and open the box — the result is always good. Schrödinger’s Cat is a well-made citrus pale ale that would please anyone who enjoys hop character without excessive bitterness. Atom Beers consistently deliver quality with a side order of wit, and this is among their best. Recommended for physicists and non-physicists alike.