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Gioia is Birrone's Italian-style Pils, the third pale lager of the same strength in the range. It follows the Italian reading of the German model, which aims for more bitterness and more aroma, and sits between its two siblings: less dry and bitter than Brusca, less round and golden than SS46. Bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose shows restrained but refined noble hop character, with herbal and slightly spicy notes emerging alongside a clean, neutral malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gioia

◎ Appearance

Gioia presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that leave delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, maintaining steady streams of fine beads throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose shows restrained but refined noble hop character, with herbal and slightly spicy notes emerging alongside a clean, neutral malt base. There is an absence of yeast-derived esters or phenolics, allowing the hop aromatics to take center stage. The overall impression is crisp and inviting without excessive aromatic intensity.

noble hopsherbal, spiceclean malt foundationrestrained

◐ Taste

Gioia opens with a soft, malt-forward entry that provides structure without heaviness. The mid-palate develops a pronounced, measured bitterness—more assertive than its siblings yet balanced by subtle grain sweetness. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that refreshes rather than overwhelms.

soft malt entrypronounced hop bitternessdry finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The beer closes with a clean, lingering bitterness that gradually fades to dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, leaving no residual sweetness or cloying notes.

lingering bitternesscrisp, dryrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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 German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German 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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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