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Birra del Borgo ReAle

Birra del Borgo
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🌍 Italy · Imperial Amber Ale · One of 2 Imperial Amber Ales in hopIQ

ReAle is a complex imperial amber ale brewed with a blend of malts and noble hops, offering a rich and sophisticated drinking experience. This Italian craft beer combines traditional brewing techniques with modern hop selection to create a bold, well-balanced ale.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial Amber Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birra del Borgo ReAle

◎ Appearance

ReAle displays a rich amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, golden-bronze character. The beer maintains a thick, creamy head with impressive retention, supported by fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

amber-bronzebright claritythick creamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by complex malt character with prominent caramel and toasted notes, complemented by subtle stone fruit esters and herbal hop aromatics. Noble hops contribute a refined, spicy-herbal dimension that balances the sweet malt foundation beautifully.

caramel malttoasted grainherbal hopsstone fruit esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich caramel and toffee sweetness, transitioning through full-bodied malt complexity with toasted and molasses notes. The moderate bitterness (65 IBU) arrives mid-palate with herbal hop character, creating excellent balance against the malt sweetness while the 8.2% ABV provides subtle alcohol warmth.

caramel-forwardfull-bodiedbalanced bitternessmalty complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering toffee and herbal hop notes that fade gradually. The well-integrated bitterness and alcohol warmth leave a sophisticated, sophisticated aftertaste.

dry finishcleanlingering hop bitterness
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Birra del Borgo ReAle

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 ReAle

About Imperial Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Imperial Amber Ale

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

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