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BB10 Italian Grape Ale

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🌍 Italy · Italian Grape Ale · One of 1 Italian Grape Ales in hopIQ

The world's first Italian Grape Ale — brewed since 2006 with cooked Cannonau grape must (sapa) and Sardinian orange peels. Cannonau is the most celebrated red wine grape of Sardinia. The result: an imperial stout-strength ale with vinous dark fruit, roasted malt, and lingering warmth. 591 Untappd ratings at 3.79. The beer that created an entire Italian beer style.

ABV
10%
IBU
20
SRM
deep amber18

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

dark fruit
100%
fruity
87%
grape
80%
malty
63%
full-bodied
55%
smooth
50%
alcohol warmth
45%
clean finish
38%
yeasty
30%
roasted
25%
oak
25%
warming
25%

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About Italian Grape Ale

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What is a Italian Grape Ale?

Italian Grape Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BB10 Italian Grape Ale

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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