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Birrificio L'Olmaia

330ml bottle in Naples, Italy. The beer has a strikingly deep brown color, with warm amber highlights and a thick, long-lasting head. The aroma is quite complex: you’ll notice dark caramel and biscuit notes, along with hints of ripe banana and prunes. The coriander is obvious, but there’s also a touch of candied orange and ginger root that adds extra dimension. On the palate, it begins with a subtle bitterness that gradually builds—first gentle, then more vigorous, and finally loud and clear. This creates a kind of musical crescendo that balances the flavors—or maybe shifts the balance—leaving a fresh balsamic echo. And all the while, it hides that 8.5% alcohol content quite cleverly.