Retorto Birrificio Artigianale

Microbrewery in Podenzano (PC), Emilia-Romagna, Italy 🇮🇹

Established in 2011

Contact
Via Achille Grandi 10, Podenzano (PC), 29027, Italy
Description
Everything started in 2011, thanks to the collaboration of the brothers Marcello, Monica and Davide Ceresa. The name Retorto was suggested by the topography of the valley where the brewery is located, and it’s ironically personified in a clumsy king who never disdains a pint of good beer. Determined by the strong aspiration of the brewer Marcello and a shared yearning for the ancient art of making beer, the three brothers aspire to revolutionize the italian beer landscape, testing new flavors and new sensations.

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7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
F: big, white, long lasting. C: pale yellowish, hazy, opaque. A: typical Witbier, wheat, citrus, coriander, spicy, orange peels, hint of banana, yeast. T: malt, lemon sourness, fruity, coriander, tangerine, very refreshing for summer, light body, normal carbonation, worth to try, on tap at Mystic Burger in Como.
Tried from Draft on 16 Jun 2016 at 07:54

7.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
Slightly unclear deep amber colour, tall frothy beige head, good retention, heavy lacing. Aroma light malty, orange, tangerine, pine, light caramel. Taste mild medium sweet and bitter, malty, light toffee, citrusy. Hopbitter finish, fruity and light spicy notes, medium body, watery to oily texture, soft carbonation, nice mild mannered IPA.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2016 at 12:00

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Sampled from tap at ’Craft & Draft’. Hazy, dark golden amber with a beige head. Sweetish, slightly fruity and a little resiny aroma of mango, orange jam and some pine. Sweetish, fruity and slightly resiny taste of mango, orange jam and some pine, followed by a short, moderately resiny-bitter finish. Medium body, slightly creamy mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Nice, easily drinkable and refreshing, not aggressive or anything.
Tried from Draft on 08 Jun 2016 at 02:44

6.5/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 8
Bottle at home. Ugly pale copper coloration white foamy head. Nose is floral and pine. Tastes of pine needles, orange pulp, perfume, some Italian salad dressing. Thin watery and fizzy palate. Lingering botanical flavors. Odd one to me.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Apr 2016 at 22:40

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at Craft and Draft. Hazy brown with a thick cream head. Aroma of malt, toffee, light burnt notes and caramel. Flavour is above moderate sweet and moderate bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried from Draft on 22 Apr 2016 at 10:41

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle, gusher. Nearly black with light tan head. Caramel and brown sugar aroma. Hints of licorice. Flavour has caramel and dried fruit. Smooth with subtle alcohol warmth. Nice.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Apr 2016 at 07:49

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Bottle 500ml. [ As Retorto Malalingua ].Clear medium to dark amber color with a small, fizzy, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, bread, caramel, dried fruit, alcohol. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet with a long duration, bread, alcohol, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is flat, finish feel is light alcoholic. [20160205]
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2016 at 16:36

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Dark brown with thin head. Light leather and smoke in the aroma and flavour. Also sweet malts, caramel, nuts.
Tried on 18 Mar 2016 at 18:52

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Clear deep ruby brown colour, small foamy beige head, dissipates quickly. Aroma roasted malts, dark fruits, licorice, light coffee. Taste light heavy sweet and slightly bitter, sugary, light licorice, spicy notes, average duration, sweetbitter finish, earthy notes, sticky at the end. Medium body, watery to oily, soft carbonation, quite plain, just decent.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Mar 2016 at 12:00

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle sample at a tasting at Max’s place. Thanks Stas & Max. Nice red color. Great juicy cherries and berries aroma, a bit funky. Tart flavor with juicy cherries, lemon. Medium-bodied.Great and refreshing.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Feb 2016 at 07:11