Birradamare – ‘NaBio
German-style Lager
Brewed in: Fiumicino, Italy
ABV: 4.5%
IBU: 38
Special Ingredients: Spelt, Cane Sugar
Bottle
Best By Date: 8/31/17
Tasting on: 8/18/16
Tasting location: Genoa, Italy
Glass: Pilsner
Aroma: Overtones of moderate lemon, minor honey, and slight fresh cut grass. Undertones of wheat and malt. 8/10
Appearance: Golden with a slight haze. White head with good retention. 9/10
Flavor: Mild hop bitterness in the beginning, followed by a clean middle with lager character and slight malt. The end is mostly dry with a hint of wheat and moderate hop spiciness. Low lingering hops in the aftertaste along with minor malt and sweetness. 16.5/20
Mouthfeel: Soft (possibly from the spelt), medium body. Moderate-high carbonation. No alcohol. 9/10
Overall Impression: The addition of wheat provides a softer mouthfeel and cane sugar helps dry out this otherwise typical Pilsner-style lager. 42/50
Final Score: 85% = B-
