Welcome to Sybaris

Welcome to Sybaris — Calabrian Saison — De Alchemia

Welcome to Sybaris is perhaps the label that best captures the identity of the De Alchemia brewery, an artisanal reality from Saracena (Cosenza, Calabria), and the scents of its beloved Calabria — a region with enviable biodiversity that is never fully appreciated. A Saison sui generis that looks more to Calabria than Belgium: made with Calabrian barley malt, Sibari rice, IGP lemons from Rocca Imperiale and — surprise — salt. A unique beer, ready to be discovered, that embodies the hard work and aromas of a wonderful land.

The ingredients from the Calabrian territory

Every ingredient in Welcome to Sybaris tells a piece of Calabria’s story: the Calabrian barley malt from the Sibari plain, the Sibari rice — one of the finest rices in Southern Italy — the IGP lemon peels from Rocca Imperiale — the most fragrant lemons of Ionian Calabria — and the salt, which, as in Gose beers, adds minerality and enhances the aromas. Sybaris was the ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia, a symbol of luxury and pleasure: a perfect name for a beer that celebrates the richness of the land.

Technical sheet

• Style: Calabrian Saison (sui generis)
• Special ingredients: Calabrian barley malt + Sibari rice + IGP Rocca Imperiale lemons + salt
• Profile: Citrusy, spicy, mineral, territorial
• Fermentation: Top fermentation
• Serving temperature: 6–8°C
• Recommended glass: Goblet or tulip
• Producer: De Alchemia — Saracena, Cosenza, Calabria

Sensory profile

The nose is Calabria in a glass: the IGP lemon peels from Rocca Imperiale bring an intense and fresh citrus aroma, while the Saison yeast adds spicy notes. On the palate, the Sibari rice adds lightness and smoothness, the salt enhances the aromas and adds minerality. The finish is dry, citrusy, with a pleasant lingering memory of lemon and salt.

Why choose Welcome to Sybaris

• 100% Calabria — every ingredient tells the story of the territory: malt, rice, IGP lemons, and salt, all Calabrian or from Magna Graecia
• IGP lemons from Rocca Imperiale — the most fragrant lemons of Ionian Calabria: an ingredient no other beer uses
• Sibari rice — one of the finest rices in Southern Italy in a Saison: the lightness and smoothness that only rice can give
• De Alchemia — Calabrian brewery from Saracena that authentically and boldly enhances Calabria’s biodiversity

Recommended pairings

Grilled fish, traditional Calabrian cuisine, fresh cheeses, summer salads with citrus. The citrus freshness and the minerality of the salt pair perfectly with Mediterranean flavors.

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