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Natty Daddy

Anheuser-Busch
United States·Malt Liquor
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Natty Daddy is the high-strength member of the Natural Light family, brewed from the same grist of corn, corn syrup, barley malt and rice but taken to 8 percent. It pours a clear golden straw with a white head that fades quickly. The aroma is bready and grainy, with a sweet, cracker-like note and clear alcohol. On the palate sweet malt, grain and a hint of honey lead, hops stay in the background, and alcohol warmth runs into a surprisingly dry finish.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadymaltyhoney
bready
malty
honey
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with bready and grainy notes, characteristic of the corn and rice adjuncts in the grist.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Natty Daddy

◎ Appearance

Natty Daddy presents a clear, golden straw color with bright clarity throughout. The white head forms readily but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, typical of the style.

golden strawclearquick-fading headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bready and grainy notes, characteristic of the corn and rice adjuncts in the grist. A sweet, cracker-like quality emerges alongside moderate alcohol warmth. Hop character remains subtle and largely in the background.

bready grainsweet cracker notealcohol warmth

◐ Taste

Sweet malt and grain dominate the palate entry, with a delicate hint of honey following. Bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the adjunct sweetness to persist through the mid-palate. The finish arrives dry and warming, driven by the 8% ABV.

sweet maltgrainy sweetnessrestrained bitternessalcohol heat

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and crisp, with alcohol warmth extending into the aftertaste. Length is moderate, fading to grain and a subtle drying sensation.

dryalcohol-drivenmoderate length
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
72
Appearance
75
Finish
70
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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