Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Ancient Grain Ale
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Birra del Borgo Enkir
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Food Pairing
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