Birra Baladin Tasting Case
12 Bottles of Italian Craft Beer
If you’ve not had Birra Baladin beer you’re missing out.  From my first encounter when a barman on a very hot day in Ventimiglia gave me a Baladin Super I’ve loved this brewery.  We stock their full range so we’re able to put together this great bumper box.

Brewed in the Belgian style the box contains two bottles each of 6 of their best beers in beautiful Baladin 330ml bottles.  Note : We may include other Baladin styles in the box as stock allows.
Isaac – Wheat
A hay-yellow wheat beer, with a slightly hazy and cloudy appearance and a moderate, fine head. The scents are pleasantly citrusy and subtle aromas of spices gradually intensify as the beer becomes warmer.

When sipped, it releases a beautiful harmony of cereals and citrus fruits, which mix and blend creating a delicate flowery and spicy balance. The finish is slightly herbaceous and leaves a faint, yet tantalizing peppery note in the mouth.
Leon – Belgian Strong Dark Ale
With its classic brown color, reminiscent of a monk’s tunic, Leön has a nice thick and persistent, hazelnut-colored head. At first smell, the fruity scent of fruit cooked in a wood oven fills the nose. Then, coffee aromas blend with woody nuances, which turn into fuller notes of chocolate as the beer becomes warmer.

The heat of its 9% alcohol content immediately hits the palate, with a touch of sour cherries in brandy. This is quickly replaced by the taste of roasted cereals, which gently fill the mouth with notes of chocolate, cocoa beans and coffee. A rather sweet beer with a strong body, complex but very enjoyable.
Super – Belgian Strong Amber Ale
Super is an amber beer with a fine, light hazelnut colored and persistent head. The scent immediately reveals a nice complexity: fruity and warm notes, such as cooked plums or apples, are complemented by hints of vanilla, toffee, almonds and a delicate touch of orange.

The taste confirms all the promises perceived by the nose, with the addition of notes of biscuits, almonds, nuts and a subtle spicy finish with licorice.
L’Ippa – Italian IPA
A beer with a nice bright amber color and a white head. Distinct citrusy notes of tangerine are complemented by notes of melon and mango. The taste immediately shows that this is a unique interpretation of classic English IPAs: the yeast strain – selected and grown at the brewery – gives it an unequivocally Baladin character.

IPPA is surprisingly easy to drink and leaves your mouth clean and satisfied, thanks to its balanced bitterness and the harmonious use of hops.
Nora – Spiced Amber Ale
This very original beer has a golden deep color (or, more technically speaking, amber with copper hues) and a slight hazy appearance, while the head is fine and persistent. It release a kaleidoscope of scents that blend into one, pleasant bouquet of fruity, resinous and woody notes, with a subtle touch of incense: a surprise each time the glass is brought to the nose.

The taste of cereals stands out and anticipates notes of apricot, hazelnut and honey. An explosion of tastes brought together by the freshness of ginger and slight hints of citrus fruits, before finishing with notes of spices and malt.
Birra Nazionale – Gluten Free Blonde Ale
This beer has a deep yellow color, a very subtle hazy appearance and a white, fine, persistent head. Its delicate scents are a perfect example of balance between the fruity, herbaceous and malty components, and give it a light aroma that invites you to drink.

A sip of Nazionale reveals a little masterpiece of connections between individual tastes. Its notes of chamomile and citrus fruits, balanced out by the gentle bitterness of Italian hops – grown and harvested on Baladin’s own hop fields – make it simply complex. A clean beer that is easy to drink and will satisfy those who want to drink well, with no compromise.

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About Baladin
The owner Teo Musso started brewing in the Le Baladin cafe in the small town of Piozzo, South of Turin in 1996 one of the earliest Italian craft microbreweries.

“Teo Musso wants to share a common philosophy through his beers. There are four main themes on which this path develops: Beer, Earth, Energy, and Ideas.

For Teo Musso, beer is passion, an intense love for taste and certainly a form of expression. Through his recipes, he has communicated special moments in his life, sides of his being and his constant search for the perfect sensory balance. Isaac and Wayan tell of the birth of his children, while Nora tells a love story and memories of spices discovered in his journeys through Morocco. The more recent Nazionale expresses the commitment to working in direct contact with the Earth and the desire to be Italian.”

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In the craft beer world Teo is regarded as somewhat of a genius.  He  helped design the TeKu glass as the world’s best beer tasting glass and the glass Beer Park Llanelli has used since we opened.

His Xyauyu barrel aged barley wines are acclaimed and the highest rated Italian beers on the beer rating sites.

The brewery has innovated with Beermouth, a vermouth using beer and botanicals, Amaro which is a beer based digestif and Metodo Classico a Biere de Champagne combining brewing skills with sparkling wine methods.

To see our full Baladin range click here.

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With this purchase you’ll build loyalty points giving you up to 20% discount on our beautiful big bottles, glassware, limited edition beers and our range of 650 craft beers German lagers, Welsh traditional ales, meads and ciders too.  This also gives you savings on our regular beer tasting events at our bottleshop and tasting room.

Collect from us, get free delivery to South East Carmarthenshire, Swansea and surroundings or national delivery for a small charge.

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