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ReAle

Birra del Borgo
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🌍 Italy · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of ReAle

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 ReAle

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

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

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