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Ichnusa Non Filtrata

Birra Ichnusa
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🌍 Italy · Lager · One of 134 Lagers in hopIQ

Ichnusa's unfiltered version — 'Non Filtrata' is the same Sardinian lager recipe left naturally hazy and yeast-alive for a fuller, more complex character. Slightly amber-hued from the retained yeast with a richer malt body, a gentle fruity depth and a refreshing finish at 5.0%. Ichnusa Non Filtrata became one of Italy's best-selling craft-leaning beers, introducing mainstream Italian drinkers to the concept of unfiltered lager.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Lager.
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ichnusa Non Filtrata

Appearance

A naturally hazy, slightly amber-tinged golden pour with excellent clarity for an unfiltered lager. The retained yeast creates a soft, cloudy suspension that catches light beautifully. Expect a modest but persistent white head that settles into a fine lacing.

hazy goldennaturally cloudywhite headamber-tinged

Aroma

Subtle and inviting, with dominant grainy and bready malt notes characteristic of a classic Sardinian lager base. The yeast presence adds a whisper of gentle fruity complexity without overwhelming the clean, mineral-forward nose. Noble hop undertones provide just enough herbal interest to balance the malt-centric profile.

grainybready maltsubtle fruitmineral

Taste

Clean entry with pronounced sweet malt and grain backbone that defines the palate. Mid-palate remains smooth and refreshing with light bodied character, allowing the subtle fruity depth to shine through without any sharp edges. Minimal bitterness (14 IBU) ensures an approachable, easy-drinking experience that stays crisp throughout.

sweet maltsmooth graincleancrisp finish

Finish

Refreshingly dry with excellent drinkability, the finish is clean and mineral-forward with no lingering heaviness. A brief, satisfying aftertaste of grain and subtle malt sweetness encourages another sip.

cleanrefreshingdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ichnusa Non Filtrata

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ichnusa Non Filtrata

About Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, yeasty, clean character as Ichnusa Non Filtrata will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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