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S.p.A Birra Peroni Brewing Company Peroni BeerFinally, got a chance to try this Italian import that I have seen popping up more and more. While I know Italy has a local microbrewery scene this is the only brush with Italian brewing that I have encountered. The green bottle is an immediate loss of a couple points but not the biggest deal. I have had great beers in green bottles. The brew pours a light golden color with a very white head. Classic pilsner look. Aroma of light malt. Not too much to smell.
The flavor is a dead ringer for Heineken. Light skunky flavor with a very light malt flavor. Some hoppiness but really nothing powerful. This is a very basic European import pilsner. Something that I am sure most people have had before. Just replace a Heineken label with Peroni and you are there.
I am not big on this beer. It seems like there are endless brands offering this same style of beer. I would like to be able to differentiate this beer but as I feared it is just another import clone. If you are a big Heineken fan give this a try but if you don't like skunky beer stay away. To me, there is nothing new to be found here. This is a disappointing offering from a country that produces such aromatic and flavorful cuisine and wine.
Final Score: 62% (Skunky and Boring. Been Down this Road Too Many Times.)
2 comments:
"The flavor is a dead ringer for Heineken."
Whaaaa...? It's nothing like Heineken! Peroni is much smoother. Dude, your taste buds are off.
@Anonymous #1... Amen to that. Pardon the English, but this ain't nowhere near Heineken.
If you're an elitist perhaps you should just stick with microbrews. If you want a beer, give it a try.
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