Pelèr Italian Pilsner and Û Orange: Italian craft beers to discover on Maltese
Bread crust, honey, and elegant hopping — Pelèr Italian Pilsner by Birra Impavida is the perfect balance between malt and hops. Alongside it, Û Orange by Ca’ del Brado: a golden grape ale with floral notes, yellow fruit, a fresh mineral soul, and a hint of tannin — a unique citrus beer in the Italian craft scene. Both available online on Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
🛒 Discover Pelèr on Maltese | 🛒 Discover Û Orange on Maltese
Ale vs Lager: the two main families of beer
- Ale (top fermentation): fruity and complex aromas, ferment at higher temperatures — IPA, Stout, Weiss, Saison
- Lager (bottom fermentation): cleaner and lighter, longer maturation — Pilsner, Helles, Bock
- Italian Pilsner: Italian style that reinterprets the Pilsner with Italian hops and greater focus on aroma
The ingredients of craft beer
- Water: greatly influences the final profile
- Malt: provides body, color, and sweetness
- Hops: bitterness, aroma, and preservation — some varieties give citrus or spicy notes
- Yeast: responsible for fermentation and many distinctive aromas
- Additional ingredients: fruit, grapes, spices, or peels for beers like Û Orange
Want to learn more? The Maltese Craft Beer Ingredients Course is a video course with 6 included beers: learn by tasting.
Citrus beers: when to choose them
Beers with citrus notes are ideal for summer meals, fish, salads, and moments when you want a refreshing but flavorful drink. Û Orange is the perfect example: a grape ale with grape, floral and mineral notes, harmonious drinkability, and a dry finish.
How to serve
- Lager/Pilsner (Pelèr): 4–7 °C — pint or Pilsner glass
- Citrus Grape Ale (Û Orange): 8–10 °C — tulip or white wine glass
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