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Italiæn Graffiti

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A strong pils at 6.5% that starts from the idea of a West Coast pils and pushes it further, loaded with more malt and more hops. The hops come from southern Australia and the north-west of the United States and bring pineapple, ginger, lime and peach to a golden beer. Vetra brewed it with a Norwegian brewery for the Wondercraft series.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
hoppyfruitytropical
hoppy
fruity
tropical
peach
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp, fruity hop character—pineapple and peach notes blend with subtle lime and ginger spice from the Australian and Pacific Northwest varieties.
also:spicy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Italiæn Graffiti

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains even lacing across the glass, displaying the characteristic shine of a well-crafted pilsner. The beer presents a luminous, inviting appearance that signals its clean fermentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp, fruity hop character—pineapple and peach notes blend with subtle lime and ginger spice from the Australian and Pacific Northwest varieties. Below this sits a supportive malt base that contributes light biscuit and grain sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward aromatics. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with good integration between malt and noble hop elements.

stone fruit, tropicalginger, citrus spiceclean malt basehop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a medium body and smooth malt character that carries notes of light honey and grain. The hop profile unfolds steadily across the mid-palate, reinforcing the pineapple and peach tones while introducing a gentle herbal and citric bitterness. At 22 IBU, the bitterness remains restrained and refined, allowing both the elevated malt presence and the distinctive hop varieties to remain in dialogue rather than conflict.

medium bodystone fruit, citrusbalanced bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a lingering peachy-citric note that fades into a subtle hop resin and grain character. The aftertaste remains pleasant and uncluttered, inviting another sip.

clean dryfruit-forward fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Imperial Pilsner

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What is a Imperial 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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