Spicy Watermelon Girlfriend

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that settles quickly. Fine carbonation is visible throughout, with modest lacing that clings briefly to the glass. The light color and clean appearance belie the intensity of flavor to come.

◌ Aroma

Watermelon dominates the nose, bright and inviting with fresh fruit character. Behind it lies a warming pepper spice that becomes apparent as the beer warms, alongside subtle tartness from the sour ale base. No aggressive funk or wild yeast character obscures the fruit and spice interplay.

◐ Taste

Watermelon sweetness arrives first on the palate, quickly escalating into pronounced chili pepper heat that builds across the mid-palate. Sourness provides structure and balance, cutting through the fruit without overwhelming it. The low bitterness (10 IBU) allows fruit and spice to remain the focal point, with a refreshing, dry character throughout.

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering chili warmth and subtle watermelon fade. The sourness recedes, leaving residual spice and a dry, clean aftertaste.