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Calabrifornia

Birra Bellazzi
Italy·California Common·Rank 19 of 22 · The Best Italian Amber Ales
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A California Common brewed with a Bolognese twist — Birra Bellazzi's most inventive flagship fuses the American steam beer tradition with Calabrian bergamot, the aromatic citrus fruit that defines the southernmost tip of Italy. Amber-golden with a firm malt backbone, clean fermentation character and an unexpected bergamot citrus lift that makes this beer uniquely Italian. A cult favourite on the Bologna craft scene.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyclean
citrusy
malty
clean
hoppy
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive bergamot citrus character that immediately signals the beer's Italian identity, layered over a clean, grainy Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Calabrifornia

◎ Appearance

Amber-golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, with small bubbles rising steadily. The color sits in the lower amber range, inviting and approachable.

amber-goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive bergamot citrus character that immediately signals the beer's Italian identity, layered over a clean, grainy Malz foundation. Subtle floral notes emerge alongside the citrus, with no harsh hop bite—the fermentation profile is crisp and neutral, allowing the botanical bergamot to shine. Light spice and herbal qualities support without overwhelming.

bergamot citrusclean fermentationgrainy Malzsubtle floral

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and approachable, with a firm Malz backbone providing structure and a light sweetness. Mid-palate develops the bergamot citrus lift clearly, delivering a refreshing crispness without harshness. Moderate bitterness (28 IBU) arrives cleanly in the mid-to-late palate, balancing the malt and citrus without dominating. The overall impression is smooth and well-integrated.

malty entrybergamot citrus liftbalanced bitternesssmooth integration

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the bergamot citrus fading gradually into a faint herbal and malty echo. Medium length, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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