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CIAO Lager

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Fresh citrus notes with a fine hop aroma, then a light, sparkling body on a mild malt base and a dry finish. This golden, brilliantly clear bottom-fermented lager at 4.7 % was brewed exclusively for the original Italian restaurants of Manu and his family, inspired by Italian joie de vivre and Mediterranean coastal moments.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes that evoke Mediterranean lemons and bergamot, followed by a refined noble hop character that remains restrained and elegant.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CIAO Lager

◎ Appearance

CIAO presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliance throughout. The head forms with fine, delicate carbonation and maintains a thin, persistent collar with good lacing on the glass. The beer displays the characteristic visual cleanliness of a well-executed bottom-fermented lager.

golden, brilliantly clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes that evoke Mediterranean lemons and bergamot, followed by a refined noble hop character that remains restrained and elegant. A soft, clean malt base supports the aromatics without asserting itself, allowing the interplay between hops and grain to define the bouquet.

citrus, lemonnoble hop aromaclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors carrying through the entry and mid-palate. The malt profile remains light and delicate, providing gentle sweetness and structure without heaviness. Bitterness emerges gradually and finishes dry, with hop character adding definition rather than aggression.

citrus-forwardlight body, drycontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle hoppy edge that fades steadily. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry finishcitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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 Lager

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What is a 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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