After drinking green beer last week, I decided to continue my “worldly” beer sampling by trying a little Italian brew: Birra Moretti.

Birra is a wonderful beverage, brewed since 1859, which I discovered whilst enjoying the food at the local Norman restaurant, Benvenuti’s, some time ago.

Inside the rich, golden color of this delicious lager treat is a smooth taste. What’s really great about this beer – and probably my favorite aspect – is the fact it’s pretty much perfect with most Italian food. Right now, I would say “now that’s an offer you can’t refuse,” to play up the whole Godfather movie analogy that you might expect. I have respect for you though, so I’ll refrain.

Anyway, of the Italian dishes, the best thing to eat with this beer is pasta or pizza. Be careful though, mixing Birra Moretti and Italian food is prone to make you gain about 40 pounds in the course of one dinner.

So, practice a little self control and mind your meal and beer portions. If you don’t want to mix the beer with your food, then I also recommend you maybe try with cigars. That’s how I like to enjoy my Birra Moretti. If you’re looking for something new and a bit hoppy, then check out this quality beer.

-Brand Rackley is a journalism senior.