Peroni Nastro Azzurro

An Italian staple beer, Nastro Azzurro is a solid Euro pale lager. It’s a really pale, straw color and looks watered down in the glass. The aroma is light and balanced between malts and hop smells, with hints of grass and some green apple.

The taste is just as delicate as the aroma. It’s more malty than many other similar beers, but the hops come out at the end of your drink. There are also some light, green fruit flavors that are just barely detectable. Overall, it’s so crisp and refreshing that it’s really hard to turn this down, and I imagine it’s even better on its home court in Italy with the Mediterranean weather. There is a danger of skunking with the green bottle, as is so common in European lagers. It’s one of my favorite Euro pale lagers, and you won’t regret ordering one of these the next time you’re out.

Style: Euro Pale Lager

Rating: 84/100