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Renato's Italian Lager

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Renato's Italian Lager is the house Italian pilsner at Renato's, one of Left Handed Giant's own venues on King Street in Bristol. It is brewed with malted barley from Italy and a blend of Styrian Dragon, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Spalter Select and Saphir hops, which give a light herbaceous bouquet, a subtle fruitiness and a fine bitterness. Natural carbonation leaves a rounded, crisp finish; 4.8%, vegan.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalnoble hopfruity
herbal
noble hop
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a restrained, herbaceous hop presence from the Styrian Dragon and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, complemented by subtle Spalter Select and Saphir spice notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Renato's Italian Lager

◎ Appearance

Renato's Italian Lager presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Natural carbonation creates a consistent, refined bead that speaks to traditional bottle conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingnaturally carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a restrained, herbaceous hop presence from the Styrian Dragon and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, complemented by subtle Spalter Select and Saphir spice notes. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt backbone with a hint of orchard fruit esters. The overall bouquet remains delicate and integrated, inviting without assertiveness.

herbaceous hopssubtle fruitclean maltspiced, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with Italian barley malt providing a lean, refined sweetness that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the noble hop blend's fine bitterness and gentle herbal texture, while understated fruit notes add complexity. The 35 IBUs sit in perfect balance, neither dominating nor retreating, allowing both malt and hops to express themselves cleanly.

lean malt sweetnessfine bitternessherbal complexitybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and rounded, with natural carbonation lifting the palate and leaving no harsh edges. A gentle herbal dryness and subtle fruit linger briefly before fading into a clean, inviting aftertaste.

crisp, dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Italian Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Italian Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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