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Berica continues the idea of Birrone's German-American lager and adds a third, local element: the brewery's own barley, malted in Italy, and hops from its own yard. The beer is slightly amber, elegantly citrusy and balanced in its bitterness. Bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyhoppy
citrusy
malty
hoppy
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes, likely from the estate hops, complemented by a soft, clean malt sweetness from the Italian-malted barley.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berica

◎ Appearance

Berica presents a clear, light amber hue with bright clarity and a fine white head that settles into a thin collar of lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle effervescence that suggests balance rather than aggression. The color reflects the modest malt bill, leaning toward the paler end of the amber spectrum.

light amberbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes, likely from the estate hops, complemented by a soft, clean malt sweetness from the Italian-malted barley. Yeast character remains restrained and refined, allowing the hop and malt interplay to take prominence. There is no solvent or sharp alcohol note despite the moderate ABV.

citrus forwardclean malt sweetnesssubtle yeast

◐ Taste

On the palate, Berica unfolds with a light to medium body and a crisp, refreshing entry that carries the citrus character forward into the mid-palate. The bitterness integrates evenly without dominating, sitting at a balanced 22 IBU that complements rather than overwhelms the malt foundation. The finish is dry and clean, with no residual harshness.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with fading citrus notes and a touch of malt dryness, encouraging another sip without fatigue. The finish is refreshingly dry and leaves the palate prepared for food or continued drinking.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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