La Squadra Peroni (Limited Edition Can #15)

Tasting Notes

Peroni's standard lager profile runs toward light grain and mild floral hops on the nose, with a clean, slightly sweet malt backbone in the mouth. Bitterness is restrained — just enough to keep things from feeling flat — and the finish is short and dry. Body is thin to medium, which is characteristic of the style. This limited-edition can is a packaging variation rather than a recipe departure, so the beer inside follows Peroni's established formula.

About the Brewery

Birra Peroni is one of Italy's largest and most recognized breweries, founded in Vigevano in 1846 and now headquartered in Rome. It has been part of the Asahi Group since 2016. The brewery is best known internationally for Nastro Azzurro, its export flagship, while the domestic Peroni brand skews toward a more everyday Italian drinking occasion. Their lineup is largely macro-lager territory, though limited-edition cans and collaborations have become a recurring promotional vehicle.

Food Pairings

Light Italian fare is the natural fit here — a margherita pizza works well because the beer's mild bitterness doesn't compete with the delicate tomato and basil. Fried seafood, like calamari or battered shrimp, pairs cleanly because the dry finish cuts through oil without clashing with delicate flavors. A simple antipasto spread of cured meats and mild cheeses matches the beer's restrained character rather than overwhelming it. Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs is another practical match, where neither the food nor the beer asks too much of the other.

Style Guide

Standard European pale lager is defined by its light malt character, subdued hop bitterness, and high attenuation — meaning most of the fermentable sugars are consumed, leaving a dry, clean finish. The style originated in Central Europe in the mid-19th century and was subsequently adopted and industrialized across the continent. It sits in a similar space to American adjunct lager but typically uses all-malt or near-all-malt recipes and leans on noble hop varieties for a slightly more pronounced floral or herbal note. ABVs generally fall in the 4–5% range, keeping the style squarely in everyday-drinking territory.