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Beretta

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An English special bitter, red amber in the glass and dry through the middle. Crystal malt supplies toffee, biscuit and a light dried fruit note, and English hops answer with earthy, herbal bitterness rather than citrus. The body is medium and the carbonation soft, which suits a beer meant to be taken by the pint. It closes dry and bitter, the caramel receding quickly and leaving the hop behind.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyherbalcaramel
earthy
herbal
caramel
hoppy
dark fruit
clean
Aroma
Crystal malts lead with warm toffee and biscuit notes, followed by a whisper of dried fruit.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beretta

◎ Appearance

Red amber hue catches the light with clarity and depth. The head forms softly and recedes to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is restrained, appropriate to the style's traditional character.

red amberclearsoft carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Crystal malts lead with warm toffee and biscuit notes, followed by a whisper of dried fruit. English hops contribute an earthy, herbal profile—grounded and mineral-forward rather than citrus-driven. The nose is inviting without intensity, balanced and approachable.

toffee, biscuitearthy, herbal hopsdried fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness—caramel and toast—then pivots decisively toward dry bitterness mid-palate. English hop character dominates the center, delivering earthy and herbal flavors that sit cleanly on the tongue. Body is medium and smooth, the soft carbonation allowing flavors to unfold without prickle.

bitter forwardherbal and earthymedium bodydry throughout

◑ Finish

The beer closes dry and hop-driven, caramel fading quickly into memory. Bitterness persists pleasantly without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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