Roè is a beer that speaks the language of white wine
Roè is a craft beer produced by Birrificio Sagrin with an unusual sensory profile for a beer: deep golden yellow color, intense aromas of white flowers, fresh and dry palate with a slight bitter and almond note. A product that also appeals to those who normally choose a white wine for aperitifs or to accompany cheese and fish.
What is a beer with a white wine profile?
Not all beers taste of hops or roasted malt. Some craft beers — often produced with special yeasts, pale malts, or controlled fermentation techniques — develop aromatic profiles very close to those of a dry white wine: floral, fruity, savory notes and a final dryness that makes them ideal for aperitifs. Roè is an example of this approach.
Beer vs white wine: when to choose a craft beer?
Craft beer with a white wine profile offers some advantages over wine:
- Often lower or similar alcohol content, with greater freshness and carbonation.
- A more immediate and drinkable aromatic profile, ideal for informal aperitifs.
- Similar pairings: fresh and goat cheeses, grilled fish, seafood salads, light appetizers.
- Local craft production: support an Italian brewery with an original offer.
Reference white wines: context to understand the profile of Roè
To better understand Roè’s profile, it’s useful to know white wines with similar characteristics:
- Pinot Grigio – fresh, light, very drinkable: the closest in immediacy.
- Vermentino – salty, floral, with a final bitter note: very similar to Roè’s profile.
- Gewurztraminer – aromatic, floral and spicy: more intense, but shares the floral component.
- Sauvignon Blanc – herbaceous and citrusy: different, but equally dry and fresh.
Roè ideally sits close to Vermentino for freshness, saltiness, and almond notes — but it’s a beer, with its carbonation and brewing body.
How to serve and pair Roè
- Temperature: 8–10 °C to enhance aromas and acidity.
- Glassware: tulip glass or flute to concentrate floral aromas.
- Pairings: fresh and goat cheeses, grilled fish, seafood salads, light appetizers, fish tartare.
- Occasion: aperitif, summer lunch, tasting with cheeses.
Quick tips for choosing an aperitif beer
- Look for pale, dry beers with low bitter hopping if you want a white wine-like profile.
- Favor craft breweries that work with special yeasts or controlled fermentation techniques.
- Read the tasting notes: terms like "floral," "almondy," "dry" indicate a profile suitable for aperitifs.
Conclusion
Roè from Birrificio Sagrin is the ideal choice for those looking for a craft beer with the character of a dry white wine: fresh, floral, with an almond note, and perfect for aperitifs and cheese. Buy it on Maltese.beer with 24/48h shipping.
