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Cosmo Rosso

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An amber ale with an antagonist spirit — the 'Cosmo Rosso' from Perugia's revived historic brewery. Brewed with Centennial and Mandarina Bavaria hops over a Carared malt base, the aroma is decisively citrusy and herbal while the taste is 'ostinata e orgogliosamente amaricante' — stubborn and proudly bitter. Warm amber with a beige head; a hop-forward amber that refuses to play it safe.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
English-Style Bitter
★Bronze — European Beer Star 2025 (English-Style Bitter)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyherbal
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest and grapefruit—layered over distinct herbal and resinous hop character from the Centennial and Mandarina Bavaria varieties.
also:caramel,orange
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmo Rosso

◎ Appearance

Cosmo Rosso presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a beige head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the pour. The lacing demonstrates good adhesion, leaving defined rings as the beer is consumed.

warm amberbeige headclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest and grapefruit—layered over distinct herbal and resinous hop character from the Centennial and Mandarina Bavaria varieties. Beneath this hop-forward profile lies a subtle malty foundation that provides restraint without overwhelming the aromatic intensity. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with minimal yeast contribution.

citrus-forwardherbal, resinousorange peelhop-driven

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and direct, immediately asserting the beer's hop character with citrus and herbal notes in the mid-palate. A pronounced and unapologetic bitterness follows, balanced by a dry malt backbone that includes subtle caramel undertones from the Carared base. The 30 IBU rating belies a stubborn, assertive finish that refuses compromise.

bitter, assertivecitrus, herbaldry malt backbonecaramel undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with bitterness persisting on the palate without turning harsh or fatiguing. Hop resin and herbal notes fade gradually, leaving a clean, slightly peppery aftertaste.

dry, bitterherbal fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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Food Pairing

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About American Amber Ale

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What is a American Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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