What is menabrea beer?

Menabrea is matured gently in the perfect temperature of our cave cellars for a taste of superior clarity. This 4.8% ABV pale lager is well balanced between citrus, bitter tones and floral, fruity undertones giving a consistent and refined flavour.

Is menabrea brewed in the UK?

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. Italy’s only genuinely premium beer is now available on draught and in bottle in the UK.

What kind of beer is Birra Menabrea made of?

Notes: Lager Beer produced with bottom fermentation, Premium Lager. Brewed with water, malt, maize, hops. It is a well-balanced beer with a notable floral/fruity aroma thanks to the selected yeasts used in the brewing process. It’s ok, probably in the “slightly better than Tennant’s” bracket.

Who are the founders of the Menabrea brewery?

Menabrea is part of the history of beer in Italy. It was founded in 1846 by Mr. Welf of Gressoney and brothers Antonio and Gian Battista Caraccio. In 1854 the brewery was rented to Giuseppe Menabrea and Antonio Zimmermann, who went on to buy it in 1864.

When did Birra Menabrea win the World Beer Championship?

Birra Menabrea has retained its strong identity and independence. In 1997 Birra Menabrea reached the pinnacle at the World Beer Championships in Chicago, an authoritative annual competition promoted by industry experts. Here it was awarded gold and silver medals.

Which is the oldest beer brewery in Italy?

Menabrea is the oldest active brewery in Italy. A top premium brewery, given the melding of three elements: An original beer recipe, quality raw materials and an inherent beer culture. The use of the ingredients from the traditional recipe has proven to be a winning combination.