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Pietra Bionda

Brasserie Pietra
France·German Pilsner
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A premium chestnut-flavoured blond beer — lighter and less bitter than the original Pietra, developed from the same recipe with a golden colour and fresh, slightly bitter finish. The everyday drinking companion to the flagship amber.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleannuttymalty
clean
nutty
malty
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
Fresh and clean on the nose, with subtle noble hop character providing a gentle floral and herbal dimension.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pietra Bionda

◎ Appearance

Pale golden colour with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. A clean, inviting presentation characteristic of the pilsner style.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Fresh and clean on the nose, with subtle noble hop character providing a gentle floral and herbal dimension. A soft maltiness emerges beneath, carrying notes of grain and a faint nuttiness from the chestnut component. The overall bouquet is restrained and inviting, without aggressive hop or alcohol warmth.

noble hopssoft grainherbal notessubtle nuttiness

◐ Taste

Clean, crisp entry with a light malt backbone that allows the subtle chestnut sweetness to emerge softly on the palate. The bitterness is restrained and well-balanced, sitting at around 38 IBU, providing just enough edge to frame the malt without overwhelming it. A smooth, mineral-driven mid-palate completes the impression of an approachable, food-friendly lager.

crisplight maltbalanced bitternessmineral-driven

◑ Finish

Dry, slightly bitter finish with lingering mineral notes and a touch of brisk hop character that fades cleanly. The aftertaste is refreshing and leaves no heaviness, making this an ideal session beer.

dryrefreshingclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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