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Birra Perugia Chiara

Fabbrica della Birra Perugia
Italy·Italian Pilsner
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The flagship of Perugia's revived historic brewery — a clean, refreshing Italian pilsner in the tradition of the 1875 original. Known locally as 'Kiascio' (Umbrian dialect), it carries the weight of 150 years of Umbrian brewing history in a deceptively simple glass. Clean, crisp, and balanced with a delicate floral hop character and a dry finish. Widely available across Umbria and central Italy from Italy's most historically significant craft revival.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Clean and straightforward on the nose, with delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops playing the primary role.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birra Perugia Chiara

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is brisk and uniform, creating a lively visual impression that reflects the beer's crisp character. A bright, inviting presentation that signals the freshness within.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and straightforward on the nose, with delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hops playing the primary role. A subtle malt sweetness provides a soft counterpoint without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is one of restraint and balance—refreshing rather than perfumed, with no off-notes or oxidation.

floral hop notesdelicate herbal charactersubtle malt sweetnessclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp entry and light malt body that allows the hop bitterness to surface gradually. Mid-palate exhibits well-integrated bitterness with a dry quality, the noble hop varieties providing structure without harshness. The finish is clean and refreshing, with the dryness persisting and inviting another sip.

crisp entrylight bodyintegrated bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, lingering with a pleasant dryness and faint floral memory. A refreshing conclusion that leaves the palate clean and eager.

dryfloral echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Italian Pilsner

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What is a Italian Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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