Birrificio Sorrento is a craft brewery from the Amalfi Coast region of southern Italy — a place better known for limoncello and seafood than craft beer, which makes the brewery’s existence all the more interesting. Italy has developed a surprisingly vibrant craft beer scene over the past two decades, with breweries increasingly looking to local ingredients and European traditions for inspiration. Minerva is one of their golden ales, named for the Roman goddess of wisdom and craft.
Tasting Notes
Minerva pours a clear, pale golden colour with a modest white head. The nose is clean and floral — light grain, gentle hop character, and a freshness that’s very Mediterranean in quality. On the palate it’s crisp and medium-light bodied: clean biscuity malt, soft floral and herbal hops, and a dry, refreshing finish. It’s an accessible, well-made golden ale that prioritises drinkability and balance over complexity.
Verdict
Serve cold and enjoy it for what it is — a clean, well-made Italian craft ale with real character. Minerva is the kind of beer that works beautifully alongside food: Neapolitan pizza, fresh seafood, or a simple pasta dish. It’s a reminder that good beer doesn’t have to be complicated to be satisfying. An interesting find from a brewery worth knowing about.
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