Section dedicated to information on the brewing world. News, in-depth features, and analysis on craft and industrial beer, breweries, raw materials, production styles, and markets. Also covering regulations, consumption trends, industry events, and economic dynamics related to the supply chain in Italy and abroad.
The fourth edition of Harvest Beers is underway, the competition organized by Unionbirrai in collaboration with Italian Hops Company. The initiative is dedicated to the best Italian craft beers produced with fresh-picked hops, in both fresh and wet versions. The event is part of the Beer of the Year project with the goal of highlighting […]
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From Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2025, craft beers take center stage once again at Villa Bombrini (Genoa Cornigliano) Genova Beer Festival reaches its tenth edition. The event, organized by APS Papille Clandestine, showcases excellence from the brewing scene. The event takes place on Friday, Oct 3 (6 PM–1 AM), Saturday, Oct 4
The historic brewery returns to Via Catania with a new production project and brewing culture center For nearly two centuries, Metzger has been synonymous with Turinese beer, and the history of Birra Metzger is an integral part of the city’s industrial and cultural identity. Today, the Metzger brand—which was withdrawn from the market in 1975
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Amendment presented in the Senate following Unionbirrai’s push Adapting the national regulatory framework to the modern reality of the brewing sector. This is the goal of the amendment to the Business Bill presented by Senator Luca De Carlo, President of the Senate Industry and Agriculture Commission. The text proposes amending Article 7 of Law No.
Beer: Repeal of obsolete production constraints draws closer Read More »
Easy-drinking, spiced and undemanding: same recipe but in a smaller format following increasingly conscious and mindful consumption trends Quality over quantity. It’s especially younger generations showing a decreased propensity for alcohol consumption along with a greater preference for higher-quality products instead of overtly industrial ones. Thus, 32 Via dei Birrai, a craft brewery in Pederobba
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“‘Craft’ refers to the beer, not the brewery. Pasteurizing a product does not impact the brewery’s status,” specifies General Director Ferraris The General Assembly of Unionbirrai, the national association of craft microbreweries, has approved a modification to the technical requirements for membership. Now member breweries will be able to pasteurize non-alcoholic beers, provided this does
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10 Years of Bolle di Malto: The Taste of Inclusion From August 25 to September 1 in Biella, Italy’s largest craft beer event returns Bolle di Malto, Italy’s largest craft beer event, celebrates ten years of taste, culture, and shared future. In 2025, the event embraces the entire city of Biella, transforming it into a
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