Raffo Grezza

A taste of Puglia. Unfiltered character. Seriously refreshing.
From the sun-drenched south of Italy comes Raffo Lavorazione Grezza, a distinctive lager that celebrates the flavours and character of Puglia. Created to bring a taste of this proud southern Italian region to beer lovers, Raffo Grezza takes a different approach to everyday lager, combining a special unfiltered brewing process with locally sourced, unrefined Apulian cereals. The result is a golden, slightly cloudy beer with a rounded malt character, a refreshing finish, and a personality that sets it apart from more conventional lagers.

The name Lavorazione Grezza refers to its distinctive production process, designed to preserve the natural character of its ingredients. Alongside barley malt and maize, the recipe includes unrefined durum wheat and barley from Puglia, giving the beer its regional identity. Rather than the crystal-clear appearance of a traditionally filtered lager, Raffo Grezza pours with a gentle haze that reflects its unfiltered nature. Its flavour is equally appealing: fresh and rounded, with cereal-rich malt aromas, delicate fruitiness, and a subtle hop bitterness that emerges towards the finish.

At 4.8% ABV, this is a beer designed around refreshment rather than intensity. The body is light enough for easy drinking, yet the combination of malt and unrefined grains gives it a satisfying fullness. Gentle fruity notes add a little extra interest, while the restrained bitterness keeps the overall profile smooth and approachable. It is a wonderfully versatile beer, equally suited to a relaxed lunch, an informal gathering, or a warm evening when something crisp and uncomplicated hits the spot.

For anyone exploring Italian beer in Ireland, Raffo Grezza offers something beyond the familiar mainstream lager. Its identity is firmly rooted in Puglia, a region celebrated for its wheat fields, olive groves, seafood, and generous Mediterranean cooking. That connection comes through most naturally at the table, where the beer's fresh character complements everything from seafood antipasti to traditional pasta dishes and richly flavoured pizza. And in keeping with local tradition, Raffo recommends enjoying it croccante — very cold, just as a refreshing southern Italian lager should be.

Why we love it:
Raffo Grezza brings a lovely touch of southern Italian character to an easy-drinking lager. Its unfiltered appearance, rounded malt flavours, and gentle fruity notes give it more personality than you might expect, while the refreshing finish keeps it wonderfully approachable. We particularly love its connection to Puglia, with unrefined local cereals giving this beer a genuine sense of place. Serve it ice-cold, add some Italian food, and let the Mediterranean mood take over.