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Birra del Borgo's most celebrated beer — a play on 'Real Ale' written in Italian. ReAle is an American-style pale ale brewed with Cascade hops for citrus, grapefruit and pine over a balanced, dry malt base. One of Italy's most influential craft beers: when del Borgo launched ReAle in the mid-2000s, it showed Italian drinkers that beer could be as complex and characterful as wine.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive Cascade hop character, delivering bright citrus and grapefruit notes layered with subtle pine and resinous undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for ReAle

◎ Appearance

ReAle presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that persists with good retention. The beer displays vibrant carbonation that catches the light beautifully, characteristic of a well-crafted American pale ale.

bright goldenclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive Cascade hop character, delivering bright citrus and grapefruit notes layered with subtle pine and resinous undertones. Floral and herbal qualities emerge on the second nose, with a clean malt base providing gentle sweetness without overpowering the hop-forward profile.

citrus forwardgrapefruitpine resinfloral herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with prominent citrus and grapefruit flavors that define the mid-palate experience. Balanced bitterness builds gradually, supported by a dry malt foundation and subtle herbal qualities that create complexity without overwhelming sweetness.

citrus dominantbalanced bittercrisp maltherbal complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry with lingering hop bitterness and resinous pine notes that fade cleanly. A subtle malty sweetness provides balance, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishlingering hoppyclean fade
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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