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Birra del Borgo Enkir

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🌍 Italy · Ancient Grain Ale · One of 1 Ancient Grain Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Ancient Grain Ale.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
wheat
honey
nutty

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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Birra del Borgo Enkir

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Birra del Borgo Enkir

About Ancient Grain Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Ancient Grain Ale?

Ancient Grain 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.

Finding a similar Ancient Grain Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, malty, herbal character as Birra del Borgo Enkir will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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