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Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

Birra Peroni
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🌍 Italy · Hefeweizen · One of 170 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

The only top-fermented beer in the Gran Riserva range, a wheat beer in the Bavarian tradition, introduced in 2018 and brewed from Italian barley and wheat malt, including a pale Italian malt that gives its hazy blond colour. A white, persistent head sits on top. The selected yeast brings clove to the fore, joined by ripe banana and a light peppery spice, while the palate stays fresh and lightly fruity, with a hint of orange over soft wheat bread.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
Malt character
wheat
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clove
banana
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
hazy
orange
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

Appearance

Pours a hazy golden blonde with a pale Italian malt providing distinctive turbidity characteristic of the style. A white, persistent head crowns the glass, displaying excellent retention and fine carbonation that speaks to proper conditioning.

hazy goldenwhite headpersistent foampale malt

Aroma

The nose immediately presents classic hefeweizen character with prominent clove and spice notes from the selected yeast strain. Ripe banana esters dominate the mid-palate aromatics, complemented by subtle citrus hints and a soft wheat bread foundation that grounds the bouquet.

clove-forwardripe bananapeppery spicewheat bread

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with pronounced wheat character and balanced sweetness from the malt bill. The mid-palate showcases the signature banana and clove interplay alongside subtle orange notes, while the palate maintains softness and lightness throughout without any harsh edges.

fresh and fruitysoft wheatbalancedlightly citric

Finish

Clean and refreshing with a dry conclusion that avoids any cloying aftertaste. The gentle spice lingers briefly, leaving a crisp wheat bread impression that invites another sip.

clean finishcrisplight lingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, clove, hazy character as Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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