Brewery Heritage
It's said that the first Italian beer was created in pre-Roman times, and whilst the origins of Italian brewing stretch back millennia, it was the Menabrea family who endeavoured to perfect the craft. In 1846, Giuseppe Menabrea travelled to the town of Biella, in the foothills of the Italian Alps, seeking the ideal location to establish a brewery. The incredibly pure water and cold fresh air of the region made it the perfect location to build a brewery, providing the natural resources essential for crafting exceptional pale lager. Should you visit Biella today, you'll still find Menabrea brewing their award-winning beer on the same site, made in the same way, by the same family, with the same ingredients, passion, and care that Giuseppe Menabrea brought to the craft over 175 years ago. Franco, head of the family-owned brewery, benefits from five generations worth of experience, ensuring that the knowledge, expertise, and dedication to quality that defined the brewery's founding continue to guide production today. This unbroken family tradition and commitment to the original site and methods make Menabrea one of Italy's most authentic and respected breweries, with each generation adding to the legacy whilst honouring the vision that Giuseppe Menabrea established in 1846.
Brewing Methods
Birra Menabrea is brewed using traditional methods that have remained unchanged since Giuseppe Menabrea first established the brewery in 1846, ensuring consistency and authenticity in every bottle. The incredibly pure water from the foothills of the Italian Alps is a cornerstone of the brewing process, providing the clean, mineral-rich base that contributes to the beer's refined character and well-balanced profile. Quality ingredients are carefully selected to create the complicated malty, hoppy taste, with premium malts providing body and subtle sweetness whilst carefully chosen hops contribute the citrus, bitter tones, and floral, fruity undertones that define Birra Menabrea's distinctive flavour. The maturation process is given particular attention, with the beer allowed to develop slowly and naturally, ensuring the exceptional head retention and consistent, refined flavour that distinguish this Italian pale lager. The cold fresh air of the Biella region provides ideal conditions for fermentation and maturation, contributing to the beer's clean, crisp character. Five generations of brewing expertise ensure that every aspect of production is executed with precision and care, from ingredient selection through to the final maturation, creating an award-winning beer that honours the Menabrea family's passion and dedication to perfecting the craft of Italian brewing.
