Affenkönig

◎ Appearance

Cloudy orange hue with fine sediment held in suspension through the yeast. A small beige head forms at the pour and fades to a thin collar around the rim, leaving modest lacing on the glass. Moderate carbonation lifts the suspension, maintaining the characteristic haze throughout.

◌ Aroma

Intense and layered hop character dominates, leading with bright grapefruit and passion fruit notes underscored by zesty citrus. The noble hop varieties weave in subtle herbal and pine undertones. A soft malt foundation of bread crust and honey emerges beneath, grounding the volatile aromatics without competing.

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and medium-full, with resinous hop bitterness arriving immediately and building through the mid-palate. Citrus and stone fruit flavors unfold alongside a malty sweetness that provides balance without masking the assertive bitterness. The finish turns tart and dry, with lingering grapefruit pith and a measured warmth from the 8.2% ABV.

◑ Finish

Medium-long aftertaste with persistent hop bitterness and citrus tartness that invites another sip. Residual warming from alcohol sits quietly in the background without dominating.