Beer Pairing: Birra del Borgo Lisa
Birra del Borgo Lisa is an unfiltered Italian lager made distinctive by Senatore Cappelli wheat and orange peel.
Bread crust, cereal, citrus, fine bubbles, and a lean body make it especially useful with pizza, supplì, fried cheese, and vegetable-rich savory pies.
The Beer
Brewery: Birra del Borgo
Beer: Lisa
Origin: Borgorose, Lazio, Italy
Style: Unfiltered Italian Lager
Alcohol: 5% ABV
Format reviewed: 330 ml bottle
Serving temperature: 43–46°F or 6–8°C
Recommended glass: Lager glass or tumbler
Brewing Identity
Lisa rethinks pale lager through Italian ingredients and aromatic detail.
Barley malt and Senatore Cappelli wheat build bread and cereal flavor, while orange peel adds a fresh citrus accent to the unfiltered golden beer.
Tasting Notes
Lisa pours golden and lightly opalescent with fine white foam.
The aroma suggests fresh bread, cereal, flowers, and orange peel. The palate is lean, softly grainy, lightly bitter, and clean, with subtle carbonation.
Why Birra del Borgo Lisa Works with Food
Wheat and malt connect with pizza crust, rice, bread, and pastry.
Orange zest brightens tomato and greens, while carbonation keeps frying oil, cheese, and egg from weighing down the palate.
Best Italian Food Pairings
Bread and cereal mirror the crust, orange peel lifts tomato, and the clean finish refreshes after provola.
Lisa links naturally with rice, tomato, and fried coating while bubbles clear molten mozzarella.
The beer supports bread and cheese, then adds citrus freshness and a dry finish.
Fine carbonation works across a varied fried platter without imposing heavy bitterness.
Wheat and malt suit pastry; orange and flowers brighten greens, ricotta, and egg.
The light body keeps garlic and olive oil vivid, while citrus and bitterness handle moderate chili.
Price and Availability
A current online listing places one 330 ml bottle of Birra del Borgo Lisa at approximately $4.
Availability and final price vary by retailer and destination.
Final Verdict
Lisa is a modern Italian lager for pizza, fried antipasti, and vegetable-rich dishes.
Its orange peel and Cappelli wheat give it more personality than a neutral lager while preserving easy drinkability.
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