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Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

Birra Peroni
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🌍 Italy · Bock · One of 40 Bocks in hopIQ

The strongest beer in the Gran Riserva range, a bottom-fermented bock brewed entirely from Italian bronze-kilned barley malt, without maize or any other unmalted grain. A long mash at low temperature and special caramel malts shape its character. It pours an intense gold. Cereal and toasted malt lead on the nose with a light spiciness, the palate adds caramel and bread crust over a firm malt body, and a delicate fruity note lingers in the finish, held in balance by a measured hop bitterness.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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AWARDS

Gold · 2013
Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition
Gold · 2017
World Beer Championships
Gold — Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition
Gold — World Beer Championships
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bock.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

Appearance

Pours a brilliant intense gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that speaks to proper carbonation and malt presence. The color reflects the use of quality bronze-kilned barley malt and caramel malts, creating an inviting visual appeal typical of well-crafted bocks.

brilliant goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent cereal and toasted malt characteristics, grounded by the careful mashing process that developed these complex notes. A subtle spiciness emerges from the yeast character, complementing the grain-forward bouquet without overwhelming it.

toasted maltcerealsubtle spicegrain-forward

Taste

The palate enters with a satisfying malty sweetness that transitions into caramel and bread crust flavors, supported by a firm, full malt body that defines the bock style. Mid-palate displays excellent balance between the sweet malt character and a measured hop bitterness, while a delicate fruity note adds complexity without dominating the profile.

caramelbread crustfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with the fruity notes persisting gracefully as the measured hop bitterness provides a clean, dry conclusion. A subtle boozy warmth from the 6.6% ABV rounds out the experience without harsh alcohol burn.

lingering fruityclean finishsmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

About Bock

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

Finding a similar Bock

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

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