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Gjulia Ribò

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🌍 Italy · Italian Grape Ale · One of 7 Italian Grape Ales in hopIQ

An Italian Grape Ale fermented with Ribolla Gialla must — the indigenous Friulian white grape variety grown just kilometres from the brewery. Amber-gold with a persistent off-white head; the nose is complex with vinous fruit, wild funk, subtle oak and earthy tones that recall the grape's terroir. On the palate a pleasant sourness from the grape sugars interplays with the malt base, finishing dry and intriguingly complex. One of Italy's finest expressions of the IGA style.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Italian Grape Ale.
Hop character
earthy
floral
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
funky
sour
Distinctive notes
mineral
oak
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gjulia Ribò

Appearance

Amber-gold in colour with excellent clarity and a persistent off-white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, allowing the wine-influenced character to express itself without excessive effervescence. The head retention speaks to both the malt foundation and the tannins contributed by the Ribolla Gialla must.

amber-goldpersistent headclear

Aroma

The nose is layered and vinous, dominated by white stone fruit and ripe orchard notes typical of Ribolla Gialla. Beneath lies a subtle earthy minerality and a wild, funky undertone—suggestions of hay and fermentation complexity—complemented by quiet oak and herbaceous whispers that anchor the experience in the Friulian terroir.

vinousstone fruitearthy funkwild yeast

Taste

Entry is smooth and balanced, with pleasant sourness from the grape sugars interplaying harmoniously against the pale malt base. Mid-palate reveals mineral dryness and a subtle herbal character that mirrors the aromatic profile. The finish is clean and intriguingly complex, with residual tannins and acidity driving toward a dry, lingering conclusion.

sour grapesmineraldry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is long and evolving, leaving behind dry tannins, mineral notes, and a faint funky edge that encourages another sip. The complexity persists without heaviness, a hallmark of well-integrated grape fermentation.

drycomplex
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gjulia Ribò

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°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 Gjulia Ribò

About Italian Grape Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Italian Grape Ale?

Italian Grape 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 Italian Grape Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, funky, earthy character as Gjulia Ribò will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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