This British Brown Ale presents a nuanced amber profile that balances traditional English maltiness with unique alpine influences. A bouquet of toffee, hazelnut, and light chocolate is brightened by the zesty aroma of tangerine peel. While the malt provides a toasted backbone, the mouthfeel remains remarkably lean and drinkable for its strength. The experience concludes with a subtle, indigenous spiciness derived from pepper sourced from Valle Maggia, providing a dry, slightly piquant finish that complements the low bitterness. It is a sophisticated interpretation that marries British tradition with local Ticinese character.
Appearance.Clear, deep amber with reddish highlights; crowned by a low, creamy off-white head with moderate retention.
Aroma.Moderate intensity featuring sweet caramel and nutty malt notes. Distinctive citrus accents of tangerine peel provide a fruity lift, while a faint, earthy spiciness from Valle Maggia pepper mingles with light chocolate undertones.
Taste.Initial impressions of toasted bread and toffee transition into a nutty, light cocoa mid-palate. Low hop bitterness allows the malt and tangerine fruitiness to lead. The finish is notably lean and dry, punctuated by a delicate pepper spiciness and a clean, lingering toasted character.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light to medium body with a smooth, lean texture; moderate carbonation. A light alcohol warmth is present, complemented by a slight spicy tingle on the tongue from the added pepper.
Sensory Profile.
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Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Scirocco
Our vision of an Amber belgian ale brewed with tangerine and a local pepper mixture; good body, frui ...t aroma and a spicy final of yeast and pepper.
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