{"product_id":"birra-messina-cristalli-di-sale","title":"Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA taste of Sicily. Golden refreshment with a twist of sea salt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the sun-soaked island of Sicily comes a beer with a character all its own. Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale takes the familiar pleasure of a golden Italian lager and gives it a distinctive Mediterranean touch: crystals of sea salt from Sicily, carefully selected to bring extra roundness and finesse to the flavour. The result is a beer that feels familiar yet intriguing, combining easy-going refreshment with a subtle twist that makes every sip a little different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a glass and you'll immediately notice its bright golden colour, naturally opalescent appearance, and compact white head. The aroma is delicate and inviting, with floral and fruity notes that evoke the freshness of the Mediterranean. On the palate, the beer is smooth and rounded, with gentle malt flavours providing the foundation for a balanced, refreshing taste. The Sicilian salt crystals are the defining ingredient, contributing to the beer's distinctive mouthfeel and a subtle savoury touch that complements its natural malt character rather than overpowering it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 5% ABV, Messina Cristalli di Sale offers a little more body than a particularly light lager, while remaining approachable and refreshing. Its flavour is not about pronounced saltiness; instead, the salt helps give the beer a rounded, harmonious character, with delicate bitterness and a clean finish keeping everything in balance. It is an interesting alternative to more conventional Italian lagers, especially for those who enjoy discovering regional ingredients and the stories behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beer lovers in Ireland, this is an invitation to explore a different side of Italian beer culture. Sicily has a rich culinary identity shaped by the sea, local produce, and centuries of cultural exchange, and Cristalli di Sale captures something of that spirit in a bottle. Imagine a long lunch with fresh seafood, a table full of antipasti, or a relaxed evening with pizza and friends. This is the kind of beer that belongs naturally in those moments: uncomplicated, distinctive, and full of Mediterranean character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessina Cristalli di Sale brings something genuinely different to the Italian lager category without losing the easy-drinking appeal we love. The Sicilian sea salt crystals add a distinctive roundness, while delicate floral aromas, soft malt flavours, and a refreshing finish keep the beer beautifully balanced. It is a little taste of Sicily that works just as well with a meal as it does on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birra Messina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087649063258,"sku":"8006890686319","price":3.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1745\/4426\/files\/Birra_Messina_Cristalli_di_Sale.webp?v=1793140114","url":"https:\/\/vpmerchants.com\/products\/birra-messina-cristalli-di-sale","provider":"VP Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}