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Summer

Italy·Pale Lager
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Summer is the lager Birrone releases for the warm months, with the year added to the name and the recipe redone for each edition. The 2026 version is fresh and aromatic, lively in character, and ends on a pleasantly bitter note that invites the next sip. The edition before it was hopped for citrus and resin aromas. Blonde, bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop 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
resinouscitrusyclean
resinous
citrusy
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh, grassy hop character typical of noble varietal use, complemented by subtle citrus and herbal notes that invite closer inspection.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, reflecting the style's light character and minimal grain bill. The beer presents bright clarity with a fine, white head that settles to a delicate collar, leaving thin traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles maintaining modest foam retention throughout.

pale goldenbright, clearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, grassy hop character typical of noble varietal use, complemented by subtle citrus and herbal notes that invite closer inspection. Beneath the hop profile lies a clean, delicate malt foundation—refined grain sweetness without heaviness. The overall impression is one of simplicity and clarity, with no yeasty or off-putting compounds, suggesting a well-executed bottom fermentation.

fresh herbal hopssubtle citrusclean maltaromatic and bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing malt sweetness that establishes the beer's approachable character. Mid-palate remains lean and dry, allowing the modest hop bitterness to build steadily without overwhelming the grain structure. The finish presents a pleasant, lingering bitterness that balances the early sweetness and encourages continued drinking.

crisp, dry palategentle malt sweetnessbuilding bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a pleasantly dry, slightly bitter quality that does not fade abruptly. This lingering bitterness frames the beer as sessionable while maintaining enough character to sustain interest through multiple servings.

dry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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