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Birra del Borgo Enkir

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🌍 Italy · Ancient Grain Ale · One of 1 Ancient Grain Ales in hopIQ

Enkir is a unique Italian craft beer brewed with ancient grains including spelt and emmer, reviving historical brewing traditions. It presents a complex flavor profile with earthy, herbaceous notes and a distinctive grainy character that sets it apart from modern hop-forward ales.

ABV
7.5%
IBU
25
SRM
amber12

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

wheat
87%
sweet
63%
bodied
63%
dry
50%
honey
50%
spicy
38%
smooth
38%
herbal
25%

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What is a Ancient Grain Ale?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Birra del Borgo Enkir

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birra del Borgo Enkir

Appearance

Enkir displays a warm, light amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that exhibits good retention. The carbonation is moderate, creating a gentle effervescence that complements the beer's refined character.

light amberclearfine white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose reveals a distinctive blend of ancient grain character with pronounced earthy and herbaceous notes. Subtle honey and spice undertones emerge, while a light herbal complexity suggests the unique spelt and emmer foundation.

earthyherbalhoneyedgrainy

Taste

Enkir opens with rich grain-forward flavors and a gentle sweetness that builds through the mid-palate, supported by a velvety mouthfeel. The moderate bitterness (25 IBU) remains well-integrated, allowing the spicy and herbaceous characteristics to shine without overpowering.

grainyhoney-sweetspicyvelvety

Finish

The finish is notably persistent and dry, with lingering grain and subtle herbal notes that encourage another sip. A satisfying aftertaste reveals layers of ancient grain complexity that unfold gradually.

persistentdryherbal
84
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
85
appearance
81
finish
84
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