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Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

Birra Peroni
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🌍 Italy · Vienna Lager · One of 30 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

A ruby-red lager in the Vienna style, brewed with Italian amber malt and a triple decoction, an old and laborious method in which three portions of wort are boiled and blended back together. A long, cold fermentation follows. The body is full, yet the beer stays easy to drink. Warm caramel and toasted malt dominate the nose, bread crust and a faint spice follow on the palate, and the finish is soft and gently fruity.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
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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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft 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 Vienna Lager.
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

Appearance

Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa displays a striking ruby-red to amber hue, reflecting its use of Italian amber malt and traditional brewing methods. The beer presents excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that suggests proper carbonation and quality ingredients. The color depth indicates a well-executed Vienna lager with visual appeal that promises rich malt character.

ruby-redclearpersistent headamber-tinted

Aroma

The nose is dominated by warm caramel and toasted malt aromatics, a direct result of the triple decoction process employed in brewing. Supporting notes of bread crust and subtle spice emerge on closer inspection, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. The aromatic profile is clean and well-integrated, with no harsh or off-putting characteristics.

warm carameltoasted maltbread crustfaint spice

Taste

The palate opens with full-bodied maltiness and caramel sweetness that is beautifully balanced by low bitterness (22 IBU), maintaining drinkability throughout. Bread and toasted grain flavors build in the mid-palate, complemented by a gentle fruity undertone and subtle spice that adds complexity without overwhelming. The beer drinks remarkably smooth despite its full body, demonstrating excellent malt balance and fermentation character.

full-bodiedcaramel-sweettoasted graingently fruity

Finish

The finish is soft and gently fruity, with the lingering aftertaste reflecting the beer's malty foundation and restrained hop profile. A clean, smooth conclusion leaves the palate satisfied without any harsh or astringent notes, inviting another sip.

softcleangently fruitysmooth aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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 Rossa

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Vienna Lager

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

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