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Keto Aurum

Birra del Borgo
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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Birra del Borgo's big IPA — 'Keto' takes its name from the ancient Roman word for hops, making this a beer with genuine historical lineage. Bold, golden, and intensely hoppy with a pronounced tropical fruit and citrus character, it is the stronger, more assertive sibling to the landmark ReAle. At 7.5% and 50 IBUs, Keto Aurum is an uncompromising expression of Birra del Borgo's hop-forward craft philosophy.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
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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

Dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Keto Aurum

Appearance

Keto Aurum presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that clings to the glass in fine lace. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence in the glass.

bright goldencleardense head lace

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive hop character: pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—meld with bright citrus, particularly grapefruit and orange zest. A restrained Malz backbone provides balance without overshadowing the hoppy intensity.

tropical fruitgrapefruit zesthop-forward

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with immediate tropical and citrus impact across the palate. Mid-palate reveals layered bitterness—firm but not harsh—that builds steadily toward the finish, supported by light, dry Malz character. The 7.5% ABV provides gentle warmth without any rough edges.

citrus bitetropicalbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hoppy bitterness sustaining well into the aftertaste. A refreshing quality persists, inviting the next sip without heaviness.

drylingering hop bite
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Keto Aurum

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

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Keto Aurum

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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