Location Sardinia, Assemini Owned by Heineken International | Opened 1912, Cagliari Ichnusa Lager | |
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Birra Ichnusa, or simply Ichnusa, is the name of a popular Sardinian-made beer, which is brewed in Assemini, a town near the Sardinian capital Cagliari. It is named after the Latinized ancient name Sardinia, Hyknusa.
Birra Ichnusa is a lager (4.7% ABV) with a hoppy taste.
Founded in 1912, Birra Ichnusa is now owned by Heineken International. Birra Ichnusa Special is a lager with 5,6% and Ichnusa Cruda a non pasteurized lager with 4,9% alc. Serving temperatures for all of them is 3°C.
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