Birra
Ichnusa
The short answer
Ichnusa is the beer of Sardinia — a light, easy lager brewed on the island since 1912 and woven into Sardinian life.
- Style
- Sardinian lager, 4.7% ABV
- Glass
- Tumbler or the bottle itself, chilled
- Strength
- About 4.7% ABV
Where it comes from
Ichnusa — from the ancient Greek name for Sardinia — has been brewed on the island since 1912. It is more than a beer there: order one in a Sardinian bar and you are drinking the island's own, usually from its famous squat bottle.
What you need
- 1 bottle Ichnusa, well chilled
How Larry builds it
- 01
Serve very cold. Sardinian summers demand it.
- 02
Drink it like a local. Straight from the bottle is perfectly acceptable.
- 03
Pair with island food. Grilled meats, pecorino and seafood.
Larry’s rule: Sardinia's beer. Unfiltered, easy, and exactly what you want with roast pork or pecorino.
Variations worth making
Ichnusa Non Filtrata
The unfiltered, hazy version.
Ichnusa Cruda
An unpasteurized style.
Questions people ask
Where is Ichnusa from?
Sardinia — it has been brewed on the island since 1912.
What does Ichnusa mean?
It comes from an ancient Greek name for Sardinia, said to mean 'footprint'.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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