Hailing from just outside of Milan in Bergamo, Italy, Birra Moretti is one of Italy's most popular and respected breweries. It was founded in 1859 by Luigi Moretti and by the following year, his beers were available for purchase. The brewery was acquired by Heineken in 1996, which helped Birra Moretti distribute its products to over 40 countries. Their La Rossa is a doppelbock, which is a lager made with twice the amount of malted barley.
La Rossa pours a slightly hazy, rich vermilion with an ivory head in the glass. Aromas of brown sugar, roasted malts and caramel blend nicely together. Toffee, caramel and cherry flavors are counterbalanced by notes of spicy, herbal hop bitterness. The finish is moderately long with a malty sweetness. At 7.2% alcohol by volume, it is a substantial brew that is more of a sipper.
If you decide to pair this with food, La Rossa is a match for linguini with clams, roasted duck, Limberger cheese (if you are brave enough) or dark chocolate mousse.
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