Birra Moretti

 

Birra Moretti is a "Premium Lager" that is produced by the Heineken Corporation.

4.6% ABV

Review:

Birra Moretti pours a straw color with a quickly dissipating head. The aroma has both sulfur and sweet lager notes that hint at a touch of corn. (I could be wrong, but since their website states only that they use, "the highest quality raw materials" I would bet that corn is their adjunct of choice.) The taste is lightly grainy-- not as robust as a Munich style lager, but not as thin as an American lager. The mouthfeel is appropriately light but the high carbonation level makes the beer feel a bit foamy. The finish? Well, Bierra Moretti's sweetness lingers for quite a while... long enough for you to almost give up on the hops... but they kick in very late and cleanse your palate with their peppery Saaz/Hallertaur flavor.

(Side note: This beer gets an astounding 11 out of 100 on Ratebeer.)

Overall:

Bierra Moretti is an average lager. I'd grade it higher than the domestic big 3, but I wouldn't pay a premium for this beer. It simply doesn't have enough flavor for my taste, but it would be refreshing for those intense yard work days. 

Grade: C

Barrel Man says,

"good for days 

out on the boat."

(Bottle purchased at Tamura's)