Italians have long been known as trendsetters in all aspects of life and, fortunately, brewing is no exception. Contrary to the prevailing opinion that the inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula prefer only wine, in local restaurants you can and should try local beers. In Italy, there are more than two hundred factories producing a foamy drink, and each of them boasts its own recipes, not similar to others and unique both in the opinion of the authors and in the opinion of consumers.
Secrets and technologies
Italian brewers use the high fermentation method in the manufacture of their products. Only hops, malt, yeast and spring water are used as ingredients, and the absence of preservatives guarantees an unrivaled taste and quality of beer in Italy. The love of experimentation is also a valuable character trait of brewers from the Apennine Peninsula, and it is this that allows them to obtain a drink with a refined and unique taste.
Founding Fathers
Brewing in Italy is considered a fairly young industry and two brands are especially famous in the country, the founders of which have honorably defended the right to exist for beer in the Apennines:
- In 1846, the famous pasta manufacturer Francesco Peroni unexpectedly put an end to his usual business and opened a brewery. It was he who first applied the bottom fermentation method and his brainchild soon became the most famous beer brewery in Italy.
- Luigi Moretti laid the foundation stone for the construction of his production a few years later - in 1859. He was engaged in the supply of beer from Austria and sold grain, and therefore brewing was for him only a related activity. Today Beer Moretti is the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League.
Italian beer is well known abroad as well. It has been successfully exported to Japan, USA, Canada and almost all European countries.
Small spool …
In Italy, there is a mini-brewery format, each of which produces no more than 15 thousand bottles a year. While they are not as famous in the international arena as their older brothers, their zest is in the variety of varieties, unique recipes and the opportunity to taste different brands within a one-day gastronomic tour.
Components such as chestnuts and pumpkins, cherries and pomegranates take part in the creation of homemade Italian beer, and their unique aftertaste is the main advantage and an unforgettable experience for fans of the foamy drink.
