Castello Birra Friulana Riserva Oro Planais

Brewed by Castello di Udine Spa
Style: European Strong Lager
San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy

clear golden-orange colour, fine foam with big bubbles, light herbal and malty nose with notes of alcohol, oily and sweet with a medium- to full body, the finish is malty with more alcohol notes - some balance but not very interesting

White weak head. Light amber color. Aroma is moderately malty with light grainy notes. Flavor is balanced, moderately malty, a bit watery, ending in a short slightly herbal finish. Light bodied.

Bottled. Pale golden colour, white head, thin lacing. Sweet aroma, malt and honey. Honey taste, weak herbal taste. Thin body, oily texture. A poor helles bock.

Blond color. Light hop aroma. Quite round mouthfeel, some malt, hay; as usual, strong and long bitterness.

Not bad. A very enjoyable Strong Lager, well set on its way to a Bock taste.

A good-looking golden "doppio malto" with enough character and a round, balanced taste. Better than I expected, actually.