Chiara - Birra Tenute Collesi SRL

scratch69

Missouri

4.03/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I poured a bottle into a pint glass.

Appearance- Cloudy pale yellow color with chunks of yeast floating in it. Nice fingers worth of foamy head with a fair amount of runny lace.

Smell- Citrus fruit aroma with a note of coriander.

Taste- Mild fruity taste with notes of coriander and pale malt. Reminds me of a slightly toned down Hoegaarden.

Mouthfeel- Light bodied and smooth with a nice amount of prickly carbonation.

Overall- Nice and refreshing. A good example of the style. A bit pricey though, I paid $10.99 for a pint sized bottle.

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2012 14:23:53 | More by scratch69

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.16/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

Nothing pseudo-witty to start things off here, let's just get into it, shall we? This stuff pours a hazy lemon-straw topped by a finger of white foam. The floaties populating the liquid space remind me of when I used to feed flaked food to my fish back in the day. The nose comprises sweetgrass, light lemon zest, light sweet biscuit, mild flowers, and a kiss of honey. The taste sharpens the lemon a tad, adds in a pinch of spice (mostly black pepper, clove, and cardamom), and ratchets down the grassy aspects. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a wet feel. Overall, an overtly average wit at best, one that doesn't really express itself to its ostensible potential (I blame the overprotective parents) and thus leaves me rather wanting.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2013 06:10:08 | More by TMoney2591

JohnnyHopps

Indiana

3.4/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

The beer was a gift shared at a testing. I am not sure how available this is in the states, but I have never seen it in a store. The beer poured a golden yellow color with an aggressive white head that bubbled along the sides while leaving little lacing. It produced a dry fruity aroma that did not make a huge impression, but makes the drinker aware that this is something more than a macro. It is difficult to get past the bubbles in the tasting. The carbonation is so aggressive, it is difficult to identify tastes. One may notice tart apples or pears. The aftertaste reminded me a little of diet soda, which obviously is not a good reflection of the beer. The carbonation did a commendable job of sweeping away the diet soda aspects. After having this beer, I do not feel a strong need to search for more.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2013 23:36:21 | More by JohnnyHopps

Blind

Missouri

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-31-2012 01:03:59 | More by Blind

zonker17

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

07-07-2012 11:33:44 | More by zonker17

savagepm

Colorado

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-14-2012 03:18:05 | More by savagepm

pixieskid

France

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

04-03-2012 11:29:36 | More by pixieskid

david131

Michigan

4.2/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- Pours a slightly hazy yellow liquid with some orange highlights. The white head settles to a splotchy covering that has some decent retention.

S- There is a definite fruitiness with hints of passion fruit, citrus, and mango. There malt brings a white bread aspect to it.

T- The fruitiness hits up front with everything picked up in the aroma noticeable on the palate. The maltiness brings a sweet finish.

M- The carbonation is abundant, but kept in check. The body is on the creamy side but finishes light.

O- A nice take on the style. Drinks nicely.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2011 03:03:13 | More by david131