Messina Beer Cristina Di Sale (glass 330ml)

Messina Cristalli di Sale (330ml) – Sicilian lager beer with sea salt

Experience Messina Cristalli di Sale , a unique beer from Sicily in a 330ml glass bottle. Its distinctive character is enhanced by the addition of Sicilian salt crystals from the Trapani salt pans. This golden-yellow, naturally cloudy lager combines traditional brewing techniques with an innovative recipe, bringing the flavors and spirit of the Italian island directly to your glass. With an alcohol content of 5.0% and a mild, delicately spicy note, it's the perfect choice for those seeking something special.

What does Messina Cristalli di Sale taste like?

• Appearance: Golden yellow, slightly cloudy with a stable, white foam head.
• Taste: Mild and balanced, with fine malt notes, a subtle fruitiness (delicate citrus and peach notes), and a subtle, pleasantly salty freshness. The salt crystals provide a dry, slightly mineral finish that makes the beer particularly refreshing.
• Finish: Soft, round and refreshing – an ideal thirst quencher for warm days and convivial gatherings.

Why buy Messina Cristalli di Sale?

• 🌊 With Sicilian sea salt: Refined with salt crystals from the salt pans of Trapani – for a unique taste experience.
• 🇮🇹 Tradition & Innovation: Brewed since 1923, now part of the Heineken Italia Group – combines Sicilian brewing tradition with modern creativity.
• 🍺 Versatile combinations: Goes perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine, antipasti, seafood, pizza and mild cheese.
• 🏆 Distinctive design: The elegant bottle with arabesque patterns reflects the cultural diversity of Sicily.

Cultural background & manufacturer story

The story of Birra Messina begins in 1923 in the Sicilian city of Messina. After the devastating earthquake of 1908, the brewery was founded to revitalize the region's economy. The Cristalli di Sale variety pays homage to the Sicilian coast and the traditional salt-making craft. Today, the beer is brewed in cooperation with the historic brewery and Heineken Italia and represents a commitment to the Sicilian homeland and an openness to innovation.

Product details at a glance

• Origin: Italy, Sicily
• Brewery: Birra Messina (Heineken Italia SpA)
• Beer style: Lager beer with sea salt
• Alcohol content: 5.0% vol.
• Contents: 330ml glass bottle
• Ingredients: Water, barley malt, hops, yeast, Sicilian salt crystals
• Allergens: Contains gluten (from barley malt)

Nutritional information (approx. per 100 ml):

Energy: 40 kcal (167 kJ)
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2.5–2.6 g
of which sugar: 0 g
Protein: 0.3–0.4 g
Salt: 0.01 g

Note: Typical estimates for this beer. Please refer to the information on the bottle.