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Vecchia Orsa Bionda

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
honey
floral
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft grain sweetness backed by a whisper of floral hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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