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Altaluna

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A straw-yellow blanche brewed with unmalted wheat and top-fermented. The nose is fruity and delicately spiced, with floral notes. It tastes sweet and fruity at first and holds that for a while, then closes dry and spicy with a light touch of hops. Bitterness is very low. The beer takes its name from Altaluna della Scala, daughter of Mastino II.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatfloral
fruity
wheat
floral
spicy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is inviting and complex, opening with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes that unfold over time.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Altaluna

◎ Appearance

Altaluna presents a pale straw-yellow hue with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. The carbonation is fine and persistent, creating a gentle effervescence throughout. Lacing clings softly to the glass as the level drops.

straw-yellowbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is inviting and complex, opening with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes that unfold over time. Delicate spice—likely from coriander and orange peel—weaves through the profile, accompanied by subtle floral undertones typical of witbier yeast character. The overall impression is refined and balanced, with no sharp edges.

fruity, stone fruitspiced, delicatefloral notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters with an immediate sweetness and fruity character that lingers through the mid-body, creating a soft, approachable mouthfeel. As the beer develops, a dry spiciness emerges on the back of the tongue, accompanied by a light herbal touch from noble hops. The finish is remarkably clean, with minimal bitterness and a whisper of pepper and citrus zest that fades gracefully.

sweet entrydry spice, noble hopslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving behind a pleasant dryness without astringency. A faint peppery note lingers briefly before the palate clears.

dry, pepperyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

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What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

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