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

An Italian Grape Ale brewed with must from Ribolla Gialla — the indigenous white wine grape of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. 'Ribò' means 'little grape' in Friulian dialect; the Zorzettig brothers bring their winemaking heritage directly into the brew kettle. Soft floral and peachy aromas, gentle tartness from the grape fermentation and a rounded, fruit-forward finish at 6.5%. Utterly unique to the Natisone valley.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden7
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.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

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
floral
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
yeasty
Distinctive notes
peach
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ribò

Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent visual presence. The brightness of the pour reflects the wine-grape influence and light malt bill characteristic of this hybrid style.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes and ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot—derived from the Ribolla Gialla must fermentation. Beneath lies a soft, honeyed maltiness that provides depth without heaviness. The overall impression is airy and refined, with white wine-like aromatics that distinguish this from conventional ales.

floralripe peachhoneyedwine-like

Taste

Entry is smooth and fruit-forward, with the peachy character establishing itself immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a gentle tartness from the grape fermentation, creating a balancing tension that prevents sweetness from dominating. The modest 15 IBU provides restrained bitterness; the malt base remains light and unobtrusive, allowing the grape must to shine throughout.

fruitygentle tartnesssmoothlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual stone-fruit character fading into a subtle dry minerality. Aftertaste lingers pleasantly without astringency, leaving the palate crisp and inviting another sip.

refreshingdry finishcrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 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 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, peach, floral character as Ribò will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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