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Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale is an unfiltered Sicilian lager brewed since 1923, distinguished by the addition of sea salt crystals from the Trapani salt pans. This unique ingredient delivers a fresh and mineral character uncommon in mainstream European lagers. Golden and luminous, the beer presents a notably malty body with citrus hop notes and a distinctive mineral-salt finish. Hop bitterness lingers with herbal, almost mugwort-like qualities—more assertive than typical of large-scale pale lagers. The unfiltered character adds depth and complexity. Owned by Heineken Italia since 1988, the beer retains its Sicilian identity and traditional brewing methods. Drinkers are encouraged to invert the bottle before pouring to allow the salt crystals to fully integrate.