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Luna Janca

Birrificio Isola
Italy·American Wheat Ale·Rank 16 of 22 · The Best Italian Wheat Beers
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Birrificio Isola's founding beer — 'Luna Janca' (White Moon in Neapolitan dialect) is the beer that started the journey of one of Italy's most internationally awarded small craft breweries. Barcelona Beer Challenge Gold multiple years. Clean, refreshing, and softly wheat-forward with a gentle floral character. A deceptively simple beer that captures the essence of a moonlit Neapolitan evening.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanwheatfloral
clean
wheat
floral
mineral
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean wheat grain notes, complemented by a gentle floral character that suggests soft noble hop varieties rather than assertive aromatics.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Luna Janca

◎ Appearance

Luna Janca presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presentation that speaks to its refreshing character.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean wheat grain notes, complemented by a gentle floral character that suggests soft noble hop varieties rather than assertive aromatics. Subtle bready and honey undertones emerge on closer inspection, creating a balanced, approachable bouquet with no harsh edges or oxidative notes.

wheat grainsoft floralclean noble hopssubtle honey

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and refreshing, with wheat providing the structural foundation while floral notes weave throughout the mid-palate without overwhelming. A restrained bitterness (18 IBU) provides gentle balance, allowing mineral and bready character to round out the flavor before the finish begins.

wheat-forwardfloral balancegentle bitternessmineral undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the refreshing quality persisting into the aftertaste. Residual wheat character fades smoothly, leaving behind a light, mineral-tinged sensation that invites the next sip.

clean dry finishlingering refreshment
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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