Italian beer brands

Best Italian Beer

Italian Beer. When we talk about beer, immediately it brings to mind how many pleasant moments it allows us to experience in excellent company. This is because beer is one of the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverages in the world.

As we know, beer is produced from various cereals such as malted barley, wheat, rice, and hops, which add that light touch of bitterness and act as a preservative.

Famous Italian Beers – What can we say about them?

Without a doubt, Italian beers are gaining importance, especially abroad. In fact, it’s only been a few years that we’ve become aware that Italy produces highly acclaimed beers, and in recent years, it’s increasingly common to find them on supermarket shelves.

Next, we’ll get to know 5 Italian beer brands that we can find on store shelves:

Italian Beer Brands It’s interesting to note that starting from the second half of the 20th century, many beer brands began to be bought by foreign companies. Let’s see which ones they are and their history:

Peroni (Italian Beer)

The name of this beer precisely indicates its Italian origin; in fact, it’s the best-selling beer in the Italian domestic market and is produced in Rome by the Peroni Brewery.

This company was founded in 1846 and is owned by the multinational group SAB Miller.

Nastro Azzurro:

is an Italian premium pilsner beer, produced since the 1960s at the Peroni Brewery in Rome. Its flavor is typical of a Pilsner, with notes of citrus and hops. Its alcohol content is 5.1% by volume.

It’s interesting to note that the beer owes its name to a tribute to the Italian transatlantic liner Rex, which won the Nastro Azzurro award in 1933. For many years, this beer sponsored motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi. One of its main ingredients is self-harvested corn, a variety exclusively produced in Italian agricultural areas.

Moretti Birra Moretti:

is one of the most famous Italian beer brands that has crossed national borders. It was born in 1859 in Udine (Friuli-Venezia Giulia).

It became so popular that it has become a symbol of an entire city. Even some buildings and public places carry its name. Its founder is Luigi Moretti. In 1996, Birra Moretti was acquired by Heineken Italia, which is part of the Dutch group Heineken.

Additionally, its flavor features notes of corn and acacia honey, with a subtle bitter taste.

Angelo Poretti

Birreria Poretti was founded by Angelo Poretti in 1876. However, in 1939, it was on the verge of bankruptcy, and its salvation came from the Bassetti family, who owned the Spluga brewery. Later, another group joined the company until only one firm took ownership.

By 2007, the history of the Birra Poretti brewery became the subject of a monumental marketing operation aimed at enhancing the brand. The new name is the one we know the beer by today: Birrificio (di) Angelo Poretti.

Angelo Poretti is also the producer of Premim Lager 4, a light and refreshing Italian beer. Young, pale, with a thick white foam, it offers aromas of hops, malt, fruit, flowers, and cereals.

Menabrea

In the case of Menabrea, it’s an old beer brand produced by the company of the same name, with its historic headquarters located in Biella, in the Piedmont region.

Menabrea is Italy’s oldest beer, dating back to 1846. Thanks to its technique of low fermentation and the use of high-quality raw materials, it became an icon for the Italian community.

Menabrea Bionda is a premium golden lager beer, very clear, with a very dense foam and fine bubbles. It also has a moderate bitterness, delicate notes of dried herbs, a floral aroma, and is very refreshing.

In conclusion, we can assert that beer’s reach in the world has become a universal culture of all countries. But let’s remember, if we’re to order a beer in Italy, where these brands originate, we can confidently say, «Una birra per favore» («A beer, please»)