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Vecchia Orsa Bionda

Birrificio Vecchia Orsa
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🌍 Italy · American Blonde Ale · One of 15 American Blonde Ales in hopIQ

The accessible, everyday blonde ale from the Bologna-area social cooperative — pale gold, lightly hopped and refreshingly simple at 4.5% ABV. Clean grain sweetness, a hint of floral hops and a dry, crisp finish: the beer that introduces first-time visitors to the Vecchia Orsa taproom in San Giovanni in Persiceto. Simple, honest and brewed with genuine social purpose.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Blonde Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vecchia Orsa Bionda

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with brilliant clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of the style. The head is modest but well-defined, with gentle lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and fine, creating a clean, animated visual impression.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft grain sweetness backed by a whisper of floral hop character. Light honey notes emerge on closer inspection, while the overall impression remains restrained and approachable, without aggressive hop aromatics.

clean grainfloral hopssubtle honey

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle malt sweetness and a bready grain foundation that feels honest and unadorned. Light bitterness from noble hops provides structure without dominating, while a dry trajectory emerges mid-palate, building toward a refreshingly crisp finish.

clean malt sweetnesslight bitternessdry trajectory

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering grain notes that fade cleanly without astringency. A brief, refreshing aftertaste confirms the beer's intention as an accessible everyday brew.

dry, crispclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Vecchia Orsa Bionda

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Vecchia Orsa Bionda

About American Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Blonde Ale?

American Blonde Ale 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 American Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Vecchia Orsa Bionda will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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