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Betty Stogs

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Betty Stogs opens with a light malty aroma, turns floral with even a cedar edge, and leaves a sharp tang of bitter grapefruit behind. Whole-flower Celeia, Northdown and Aurora hops meet malted barley and wheat in this 4% amber ale. The name comes from Cornish folklore, where Betty Stogs was reputedly golden-hearted – and today she is the brewery's mascot.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusymalty
floral
citrusy
malty
hoppy
wheat
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness before floral notes from whole-flower Celeia, Northdown and Aurora hops come into focus.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Betty Stogs

◎ Appearance

Betty Stogs presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that marks each sip with delicate lacing.

warm amberclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt sweetness before floral notes from whole-flower Celeia, Northdown and Aurora hops come into focus. A subtle cedar edge adds complexity and intrigue, creating an inviting and layered bouquet.

light maltfloral hopscedar spice

◐ Taste

The palate is driven by the interplay of wheat and barley malt contributing body and a gentle sweetness, while the three noble hop varieties deliver a pronounced bitterness with a sharp grapefruit citrus character. The mid-palate remains smooth and balanced, allowing the bitter finish to build progressively without harshness.

bitter grapefruitfloral and hoppysmooth malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a faint herbal echo from the hops. At 4% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing, leaving no cloying sweetness.

dry, bitter finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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