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Melyssa

Archea Brewery
Italy·Blonde Ale·Rank 30 of 40 · The Best Italian Pale Ales
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Archea's approachable golden ale — named after the nymph who nursed Zeus, and the everyday sessionable companion to the bold Hydra. Light, refreshing, and floral with a gentle malt sweetness and a crisp finish. The perfect Florentine beer for long lunches with bistecca alla fiorentina — a golden ale that has built quiet loyalty at one of Italy's most beloved craft brewpubs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralmaltyclean
floral
malty
clean
fruity
honey
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft floral notes—subtle herbal and chamomile impressions from restrained noble hops—layered over a gentle honeyed Malz character with hints of white flowers.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Melyssa

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent visual presence without aggression.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft floral notes—subtle herbal and chamomile impressions from restrained noble hops—layered over a gentle honeyed Malz character with hints of white flowers. A whisper of stone fruit rounds the profile without dominating, inviting rather than asserting.

floral, herbalhoneyed maltsubtle fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is light and clean, with delicate malty sweetness providing the backbone. The mid-palate unfolds with balanced hop bitterness (15 IBU) that refreshes rather than lingers, while faint fruity and honey notes weave through the center. The overall impression is smooth and undemanding, designed for extended drinking.

light sweetnessgentle bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry conclusion that clears the palate without harshness, leaving behind a whisper of herbal and honeyed notes. The aftertaste is clean and brief, inviting another sip rather than demanding reflection.

crisp dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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