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Babbo

Italy·Strong Lager
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The brewery's Christmas beer, a strong bottom-fermented lager in vivid amber with a dense, cream-coloured head. Sweet, vanilla-like notes of candi sugar meet a light hint of cinnamon in the aroma. Pils and Vienna malts give a full, enveloping taste with a little candied fruit. It is brewed for the holiday season.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
vanillamaltyspicy
vanilla
malty
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced sweet notes of candi sugar and vanilla, creating an inviting, almost confectionery character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Babbo

◎ Appearance

Babbo presents a vivid amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, cream-coloured head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing on the walls. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, characteristic of a thoughtfully crafted lager.

vivid amberdense cream headclear and brightpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced sweet notes of candi sugar and vanilla, creating an inviting, almost confectionery character. A light but perceptible hint of cinnamon weaves through the bouquet, adding subtle spice complexity. The aromatic profile reflects both the Pils and Vienna malts, which contribute a gentle, biscuit-like undertone without dominance.

candi sugar sweetnessvanilla noteslight cinnamon spicebiscuit undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is full and enveloping, with the malt foundation delivering substantial body and warmth befitting an 8.5% lager. Vanilla and candied fruit notes emerge on the mid-palate, echoing the aromatic promise. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and festive spice character to take centre stage throughout the drinking experience.

full-bodiedvanilla and candied fruitmalt-forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with a gentle fade that leaves lingering warmth and residual sweetness. The aftertaste maintains hints of vanilla and subtle spice, inviting another sip.

medium finishwarming aftertasteresidual sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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