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Assafa Natavota

Kbirr
Italy·Euro Pale Lager
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The most emotionally significant beer in Kbirr's history — 'Assafà natavota' means 'let us be blessed once again' in Neapolitan dialect, released to celebrate Napoli SSC's historic Serie A championship victory in 2023. Crisp, refreshing, and supremely drinkable: a pale golden lager that captures the joy and passion of an entire city. Sold out within days of release.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting, with gentle malt notes providing a soft, bready sweetness at the fore.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Assafa Natavota

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and transparent, with excellent clarity from rim to base. The head forms quickly and maintains a delicate collar of fine bubbles, demonstrating good carbonation and consistent Schaumhaftung. The visual expression conveys both refinement and approachability.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationlasting head

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, with gentle malt notes providing a soft, bready sweetness at the fore. A delicate mineral undertone suggests noble hop presence without aggression, while subtle citrus notes emerge on closer inspection. The overall impression is one of balance and restraint—nothing dominates, yet nothing is absent.

malt-forwardsubtle citrusmineral notesclean and dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and immediate, with light malt sweetness establishing a smooth foundation across the palate. Mid-palate develops a pleasant mineral character, followed by a gentle hop bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish dries cleanly without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

crisp maltbalanced bitternessmineral claritysupremely drinkable

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing, with residual malt sweetness fading gracefully into a dry mineral aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering harshness—only a gentle invitation to return to the glass.

clean drymalt memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Euro Pale Lager

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What is a Euro Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Euro Pale Lager

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