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Enkir

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An ancient grain for a great beer — Enkir uses 55% Einkorn (Triticum Monococcum), the very first cereal ever cultivated by mankind, blended with barley malt. This Neolithic grain imparts delightful spicy and resinous notes alongside yellow fruit aromas that no modern barley variety can replicate. A beer of great balance and smoothness — a bridge between Italy's ancient agricultural heritage and the contemporary craft brewing movement.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicypiney
fruity
spicy
piney
wheat
malty
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent spicy and herbal notes characteristic of the ancient Einkorn grain, followed by bright yellow fruit esters—peach and citrus—that drift above a subtle piney undertone.
also:herbal,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Enkir

◎ Appearance

Enkir presents a pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively but restrained, creating a delicate mousse that clings gently to the glass. This is a visually refined beer, light and inviting on the eye.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent spicy and herbal notes characteristic of the ancient Einkorn grain, followed by bright yellow fruit esters—peach and citrus—that drift above a subtle piney undertone. Soft, grainy malts provide a delicate foundation, while a gentle yeasty minerality rounds out the bouquet. This is an aromatic profile of surprising complexity and balance.

spiced grainstone fruitherbal resinyeasty minerality

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and crisp, with the Einkorn grain lending a distinctive spicy-resinous character that sits comfortably alongside gentle peach and wheat notes. Mid-palate displays good structure and smoothness, with moderate bitterness from noble hops providing definition rather than aggression. The malt backbone is clean and understated, allowing the ancient grain's unique personality to remain in the foreground.

dry entryspiced wheatsmooth bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, fading to a subtle herbal-spice dryness that lingers pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste carries a whisper of stone fruit and grain that encourages another sip.

dry finishherbal fadebalanced
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

Finding a similar Saison

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