Pastis is a distillate that originates from France and is often drunk there as an aperitif. The liquor is made from aniseed and a mixture of sugar and various herbs, including fennel seeds and liquorice. When undiluted, pastis has a strong lemon yellow color, but the spirit is usually served with five to six parts water. The addition of water ensures that the liquor takes on the creamy color of fresh milk.
The Blue Coast brewery comes from Nice, the stronghold of pastis, and likes to grab a glass or two of it after work. Their favorite version comes from Pastis de Nice, a small manufacturer that is committed to the artisanal production of the finest pastis. And because brewers and distillers rarely just drink, the two companies decided to join forces on a cozy evening over schnapps and beer.
Their joint work is called Anissa Bella and is a golden ale that brings the spirit of pastis into your glass, along with 5.3% alcohol content and 22 bitter units. The brew combines light malt with intense notes of anise, fennel seed, forest herbs and liquorice. This beer is the right choice for anyone who likes herbal notes and liquorice. Everyone else should be better off here.
Blue CoastWater, barley malt , hops, Pastis de Nice, yeast
