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Pietra

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The founding beer of Brasserie Pietra and the most iconic Corsican beer. An amber lager brewed with selected malts and locally sourced Corsican chestnut flour — the chestnut is used as a raw material during mashing, not as a flavoring. The result is a full-bodied, mellow amber with subtle chestnut and honey notes and a gentle bitterness. Named Corsica's signature beer.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneynutty
malty
honey
nutty
caramel
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malty sweetness complemented by gentle honey and toasted grain notes.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pietra

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays crisp carbonation and good retention of foam at the glass rim, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. Light catches the liquid with a warm, inviting glow.

deep amberclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malty sweetness complemented by gentle honey and toasted grain notes. A subtle nuttiness emerges, likely from the chestnut flour addition, alongside faint caramel undertones. The overall character is restrained and refined, with no aggressive hop presence.

malty sweetnesshoney, toasted grainsubtle nuttinessgentle caramel

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and mellow on the palate, with balanced malty richness forming the foundation. Honey and nutty flavors develop across the mid-palate, creating a warm, approachable character. The finish brings a measured bitterness (30 IBU) that cleanses without dominating, allowing the beer's softer elements to persist.

full-bodiedmalty richnesshoney and nut notesmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, slightly dry aftertaste. The gentle bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a pleasant malty residue and a whisper of chestnut nuttiness.

clean, medium finishsoft aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About American Amber Ale

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What is a American Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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