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Sardinia's most celebrated craft beer — Birra d'Italia 2011 1st place, Slow Food Birra Imperdibile 2021. Named after Porto Flavia, the extraordinary mining site carved into the cliffs of the Sulcis coast where miners once loaded ore directly onto ships. Golden, veiled, with wide compact foam; the nose is rich and opulent with tropical fruit, candied citrus, and warming spice. Soft and full on the palate with an intriguing alcoholic note that builds complexity, finishing with great dryness and cleanliness. Dangerously drinkable at 7.9%.

ABV
7.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcleanspicy
tropical
clean
spicy
citrusy
honey
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit—mango and pineapple—mingling with candied citrus notes that suggest orange peel and marmalade.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flavia

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with a subtle veil throughout the body, characteristic of a naturally unfiltered ale. A wide, compact head of white foam crowns the glass, displaying solid retention and delicate lacing along the walls as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is moderate, lending a gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

golden, veiledcompact foam headclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit—mango and pineapple—mingling with candied citrus notes that suggest orange peel and marmalade. A warming spice character emerges in the background, with subtle honeyed tones adding roundness and complexity. The overall impression is rich and opulent, with the alcohol present but not dominant.

tropical fruitcandied citruswarming spicehoneyed

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and full-bodied, opening with gentle sweetness that balances the 25 IBU of restrained bitterness. Mid-palate reveals an intriguing alcoholic warmth that builds complexity without harshness, supported by a light malty backbone. The finish is remarkably dry and clean, shedding the residual sweetness to leave a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

full bodysoft entrydry finishclean

◑ Finish

The drying finish persists with clarity and brightness, the alcohol warmth receding gracefully to reveal a clean, mineral-like quality. The aftertaste is refreshingly spice-tinged and devoid of cloying sweetness, making this beer deceptively easy to drink despite its 7.9% strength.

dry, cleanspice notes
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
88
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

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