Black Betty

◎ Aussehen

Black Betty presents a jet-black body with excellent clarity despite its dark coloration, revealing light transmission when held to the light. The head is dense and long-lasting, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls. Carbonation appears well-integrated, lending gentle effervescence without excessive aggression.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold citrus notes, particularly grapefruit and pithy orange, layered over a pronounced resinous character from the Columbus, Chinook, and Citra hops. Beneath the hop intensity lies a subtle roasted foundation with coffee and cocoa whispers, while the German malt provides a soft, supporting earthiness. No harsh phenolics or solvent notes—the aromatic profile remains clean and integrated.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with a bright, resinous bitterness that immediately frames the citrus notes from the hop charge. Mid-palate development brings forward grapefruit and stone fruit character, while light roast and coffee notes emerge from the dark malt backdrop without dominating. The body is lean to medium, allowing the bitterness (60 IBU) and hop flavor to remain prominent, with the alcohol warmth present but well-restrained at 7.4%.

◑ Abgang

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous hop bitterness persisting on the palate and a subtle coffee note trailing away gradually. The aftertaste remains clean, with no cloying sweetness or harsh alcohol burn.