Microbo

Microbo — Rice Lager — Jungle Juice Brewing

Microbo is the beer crafted by Jungle Juice Brewing, an artisanal brewery from Rome (Lazio). A hybrid and original style: it uses some techniques from bottom fermentation to achieve a bold product, with generous hopping and easy drinkability. Rice is added to the classic malt grist, aiming to provide body while maintaining the desired dryness. The result is a golden, tropical, dry, and bitter beer — perfect for the summer heat.

Technical Sheet

• Style: Rice lager, generous hopping
• Special ingredient: Rice (for body and dryness)
• Color: Light golden
• Fermentation: Bottom fermentation (with hybrid techniques)
• Serving temperature: 4–6°C
• Recommended glass: Pint or mug
• Producer: Jungle Juice Brewing — Rome, Lazio

Sensory Profile

On the nose, it is fresh and aromatic: tropical and white flower notes emerge vividly, unusual for a lager but consistent with Jungle Juice’s hoppy philosophy. On the palate, the body is light and easy to drink, thanks to the rice that maintains dryness without heaviness. The taste is dry and bitter, with the generous hopping felt cleanly and persistently. The finish is long and refreshing — the perfect beer for the summer heat.

Why Choose Microbo

• Rice in the recipe — an unusual ingredient that adds lightness and dryness without sacrificing body: the Japanese technique applied to Roman craft lager
• Generous hopping for a lager — more aromatic and bitter than usual for the style: for those who want the drinkability of a lager with the character of an IPA
• Jungle Juice Brewing — a Roman brewery with a creative vision and a penchant for hoppy beers outside the box
• The ultimate summer beer — dry, thirst-quenching, easy to drink: the ideal companion for hot days

Recommended Pairings

Sushi and Japanese cuisine, fried fish, summer salads, light Asian cuisine, white pizza, street food. The dryness and hopping also make it perfect with spicy dishes from Eastern cuisine.

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