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Santo Spirito from Birrificio WAR: The First Amber Bock with a Milanese Heart
Santo Spirito is one of the latest creations from Birrificio WAR, which for the first time ventures into producing a amber beer with a good alcohol content and warmer tones. After years of explosive, hoppy IPAs, WAR explores new territory with this Bock that immediately offers aromas of honey, caramel, dried and dehydrated fruit.
On the palate, the sensations remain the same, accompanied by a balanced bitterness and a subtle alcoholic warmth. A beer that shows WAR’s versatility beyond IPAs.
Technical Characteristics
Style: Bock
Alcohol content: 7.0% ABV
IBU: 25 (moderate bitterness)
Format: 33cl
Color: Copper amber
Brewery: WAR - Milan
Produced with a selection of caramel and roasted malts, Santo Spirito is a Bock that perfectly balances malt sweetness with a balanced bitterness. The good alcohol content (7%) gives body and warmth without ever being overpowering.
Tasting Notes
Visually, Santo Spirito appears copper amber, clear and bright, with mahogany highlights when held against the light. The foam is beige, compact, and persistent.
On the nose, aromas of honey, caramel, dried and dehydrated fruit emerge: raisins, dried figs, dates, toasted nuts, with hints of toasted bread and biscuit. The olfactory profile is warm, enveloping, and inviting.
On the palate, the body is medium-full, with a soft and velvety texture. The taste recalls the nose’s impressions: honey, caramel, dried fruit, with a balanced bitterness that offsets the malt sweetness. The finish features a subtle alcoholic warmth that gently warms without burning.
The balance is perfect: every element is in its place, creating a harmonious and satisfying drinking experience.
Recommended Pairings
Santo Spirito is perfect to accompany:
- Aged cheeses (Parmesan, Pecorino)
- Cured meats and cold cuts
- Roasts and braised dishes
- Autumn and winter cuisine
- Chocolate desserts and dried fruit
- Meditation by the fireplace
Ideal serving temperature: 10-12°C
Recommended glass: Goblet or Tumbler
Bock: The German Style with Warm Tones
Bocks are German lagers with a good alcohol content (6.5-7.5% ABV) and warm malt tones. Characterized by aromas of honey, caramel, and dried fruit, Bocks are contemplative beers perfect for autumn and winter.
Santo Spirito represents WAR’s interpretation of this classic style: faithful to tradition but with the Milanese character of the brewery.
Birrificio WAR: Beyond IPAs
Birrificio WAR from Milan is recognized throughout Italy for its super hoppy IPAs (Tutto Fatto, Mezzo Fatto, Amen). With Santo Spirito, WAR demonstrates its versatility by exploring new territories: amber, malty beers with warmer tones.
A beer that surprises and wins over, proving that WAR can do much more than IPAs.
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| Fermentation | Bassa |
| Ideal consumption period | 2026 |
| Allergens | Glutine |

