Horny Betty

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, translucent with a rich, saturated hue. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is notably fine and delicate, creating a silken mousse rather than aggressive bubbling.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana bread and candied fruit — ripe melon, dried plums, and dates layer beneath. A subtle herbal quality emerges from noble hops, balanced by warming alcohol vapors that do not dominate. The overall impression is fruit-forward and bready, with underlying complexity from the double fermentation.

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and almost oily in texture, with the fine carbonation providing gentle prickling across the palate. Mid-palate develops a sour-tinged spiciness alongside mulberry and herbal bitterness, while the 9% alcohol provides warmth without harshness. Malt sweetness of caramel supports the bitter-fruity interplay throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is sustained and malty, drying gradually into caramel and dried fig notes. A gentle herbal bitterness persists, framing the warming alcohol that lingers pleasantly without heat.