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Sprezzatura

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Raspberry and blueberry lead, with dark fruit, silky-soft vanilla and biscuit, lightly creamy and a little wild, with just enough tartness from Philly Sour yeast to keep the fruit sharp. Sprezzatura is a 7% pastry sour with 100 g/L of blueberry and raspberry, brewed together with the crew at Lemke and sold in 440 ml cans.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berrysourtart
berry
sour
tart
dark fruit
fruity
vanilla
Aroma
Bright berry fruit dominates the nose, with raspberry and blueberry arriving first, followed by deeper notes of dark plum and cherry.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sprezzatura

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden color with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively but controlled, creating a soft foam that settles gracefully. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing its bright, translucent nature.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright berry fruit dominates the nose, with raspberry and blueberry arriving first, followed by deeper notes of dark plum and cherry. Silky vanilla and a light biscuit sweetness emerge beneath, with a subtle wild-fermented character that adds gentle complexity without aggression. The acidity is present but restrained, sharpening the fruit notes rather than dominating them.

berry-forwarddark fruitvanillawild yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with concentrated raspberry and blueberry fruit, creamy and luscious in texture, followed by earthy dark-fruit depth and warm vanilla undertones. A light biscuit and bready character provides subtle weight and foundation. The Philadelphia Sour yeast introduces measured tartness that keeps the fruit definition crisp and prevents the pastry character from becoming cloying; bitterness is minimal at 10 IBU, allowing the tart complexity to lead.

tart berrysilky mouthfeelpastry sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with berry tartness and a whisper of vanilla lingering on the palate. Acidity fades gradually, leaving a refreshing sensation that invites another sip.

tart aftertasterefreshingfruit-driven
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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