Birra Baladin Super Bitter is an 8% Amber Ale from Piedmont, Italy, where the brewery sharpens its signature base recipe with American hops and dry hopping. The name is provocative—bitterer than the beer itself—since the first impression leans toward sweetness rather than bite.

The aroma reveals complexity: brown sugar, caramel and toffee mingle with hints of dark fruit. On the palate, the beer balances sweet and dry: ripe apricot, cantaloupe melon and honey notes take the lead, while American hop bitterness and grainy sharpness play a supporting role. The substantial 8% ABV hides well beneath the fruity and malty layers.

The finish turns dry and bitter, with a pleasant lingering note of hop and grain.