Beer Pairing: Birra del Borgo ReAle Extra
Birra del Borgo ReAle Extra is a golden American IPA built around an amplified late-hop charge.
Citrus, pine, incense, tangerine, and persistent bitterness make it a direct match for grilled meat, pizza, fried antipasti, garlic, and chili.
The Beer
Brewery: Birra del Borgo
Beer: ReAle Extra
Origin: Borgorose, Lazio, Italy
Style: American IPA
Alcohol: 6.4% ABV
Bitterness: 75 IBU
Format reviewed: 12 fl oz bottle
Serving temperature: 50–54°F or 10–12°C
Recommended glass: Tulip or IPA glass
Brewing Identity
ReAle Extra is a hop-focused variation of Birra del Borgo’s original ReAle.
Several hop varieties are added in the final minutes of the boil at roughly three times the classic beer’s dose, concentrating citrus, resin, pine, incense, and tangerine.
Tasting Notes
The beer pours intense gold with a persistent white head.
Citrus and resin dominate the nose. The palate begins with enough malt to support the hops, then moves into forceful bitterness and a long tangerine-like finish.
Why Birra del Borgo ReAle Extra Works with Food
Bitterness cuts fat and melted cheese, while carbonation clears frying oil and meat juices.
Citrus and resin sharpen pepper, garlic, tomato, herbs, and grilled flavors; the beer has enough body for lamb and sausage.
Best Italian Food Pairings
Juicy veal, brioche, egg, and cheese benefit from the beer’s bitterness and bright citrus.
Provola, black pepper, tomato, and charred crust meet pine, tangerine, and a firm bitter finish.
Carbonation and hops reset the palate across the varied fried components.
The IPA cuts fried bread and molten cheese, then adds citrus instead of sweetness.
Garlic, olive oil, and chili need a dry, aromatic beer; ReAle Extra supplies both intensity and refreshment.
Roasted lamb and herbs are strong enough for 75 IBU, while citrus lifts the meat’s richness.
Price and Availability
A current US retailer lists one 12 fl oz bottle of Birra del Borgo ReAle Extra at $8.99.
Availability and final cost vary by retailer, delivery market, and state alcohol regulations.
Final Verdict
ReAle Extra is a bold food IPA with clear citrus-resin character.
Use it for grilled meat, pizza, fried dishes, garlic, pepper, and controlled chili rather than delicate seafood.
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