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Birra del Borgo Enkir

Birra del Borgo
Italy·Ancient Grain Ale·Rank 6 of 40 · The Best Italian Pale Ales
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Enkir is a unique Italian craft beer brewed with ancient grains including spelt and emmer, reviving historical brewing traditions. It presents a complex flavor profile with earthy, herbaceous notes and a distinctive grainy character that sets it apart from modern hop-forward ales.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthymaltyherbal
earthy
malty
herbal
wheat
bready
honey
Aroma
The nose reveals a distinctive blend of ancient grain character with pronounced earthy and herbaceous notes.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birra del Borgo Enkir

◎ Appearance

Enkir displays a warm, light amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that exhibits good retention. The carbonation is moderate, creating a gentle effervescence that complements the beer's refined character.

light amberclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a distinctive blend of ancient grain character with pronounced earthy and herbaceous notes. Subtle honey and spice undertones emerge, while a light herbal complexity suggests the unique spelt and emmer foundation.

earthyherbalhoneyedgrainy

◐ Taste

Enkir opens with rich grain-forward flavors and a gentle sweetness that builds through the mid-palate, supported by a velvety mouthfeel. The moderate bitterness (25 IBU) remains well-integrated, allowing the spicy and herbaceous characteristics to shine without overpowering.

grainyhoney-sweetspicyvelvety

◑ Finish

The finish is notably persistent and dry, with lingering grain and subtle herbal notes that encourage another sip. A satisfying aftertaste reveals layers of ancient grain complexity that unfold gradually.

persistentdryherbal
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
81
Finish
84
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Ancient Grain Ale

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