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Ichnusa Non Filtrata

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyyeastyclean
malty
yeasty
clean
fruity
honey
wheat
Aroma
Subtle and inviting, with dominant grainy and bready malt notes characteristic of a classic Sardinian lager base.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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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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