Pietra beer, the original product from the Brewery is a specialty bottom-fermentation beer with 6° alcohol strength and a beautiful amber colouring.
It is brewed using tradition and craft methods from selected malts and Corsican sweet chestnut flour.Mixed to the malt during mashing, the chestnut is used as a prime ingredient rather than as flavouring. This blend, unique in the world, gives Pietra its distinctive personality.
Strong and delicate, solid and soft with a touch of bitterness, the cold Pietra reveals its generous nature.
Liam K –
Pours a clear amber beer and is very active creating a nice frothy 2-3 finger head (pour slowly I recommend). This is a clean lager with a solid mouthfeel. I’ve got their Rossa to look forward to and based off this excellent Lager/Pils they’ve made, I can’t wait to sample that one.
Steve Hawkins –
Bitter and sour on the nose. When sipped, it coats your mouth with a malty sour burst of flavour. The finish is slightly sweet with a burst of maltiness.
Chris –
Soft touch of bitterness aftertaste, chestnut notes throughout and I found a hint of caramel/sweetness. Would highly recommend it to try, I was pleasantly surprised!
James Brooke –
Excellent lager – complex amber style taste, with only a touch of bitterness., yet still impressively refreshing. A good taste contrast from many other Mediterranean lagers.
Alan Hastings –
Definitely one of my favourite buys and I’ve tried quite a few lagers. Strong, crisp and a very malty taste which is very refreshing. 4****
Thomas McVeigh –
Expecting a “Typical Mediterranean Lager”, but this was far from the case. Malty & Sweet, almost, dare I say, like an English summer bitter. Highly recommend giving it a try as you may be pleasantly suprised.
Stuart –
Very different from other Mediterranean lagers, more like an English lager. Not my favourite from my recent purchase but worth a try
Matthew W –
Clear amber, small off white head. Aroma of malts with a light fruity note. Fairly smooth body, moderate carbonation. Malty and light stone fruit note with a bit if spice, bitter bite in the finish. Not bad.
Paul Boniface –
This is not a typical Mediterranean lager. Strong at 6 abv with a touch of bitterness that doesn’t override the flavour.
Andrew R. –
Stronger than your average lager with a surprisingly malty edge to it. A tasty bitterness and a lovely aroma makes this one a recommended brew!
Elle M –
Decent enough lager, not big on taste but the abv makes up for it
Ben L –
Wanted to try something different from an unusual location in Europe. Definitely a lager at heart but has a sweetness from the chestnuts. The 6% isn’t too obvious so be careful!
Stujago –
I really enjoyed this robust, bitter lager. The chestnut came through in the aftertaste for me. Possibly enhanced by the gorgeous sunshine I’m sitting in. Definitely premium quality.
WJ –
This has loads of body but a very subtle flavour. It’s not overly sweet with just a touch of bitterness and is very refreshing for 6% ABV. I have no idea what a chestnut tastes like but the flavour is distinctive (in a good way) so assume that’s what it is.