Crazy Hop Craft Brewery: The Beer of Basilicata Between Passion and Nature
In the heart of the picturesque Basilicata, in Contrada Fonti di Tricarico, lies Crazy Hop Craft Brewery, a young and dynamic reality founded in 2016 from the passion of Alessandro and Lorenzo Chessa. After years of experience as homebrewers and specialized training, Alessandro transformed his dedication to craft beer into a concrete project, shared with his brother. The result is a brewery that stands out for quality, authenticity, and respect for brewing traditions.
The Art of Craft Beer
Crazy Hop produces exclusively top-fermented beers, all strictly unpasteurized and unfiltered, to guarantee the utmost of the organoleptic properties of the ingredients used. Their range includes about ten labels, each characterized by a unique and well-defined profile, the result of a meticulous selection of raw materials and recipes designed to harmonize flavors and aromas.
Among the most appreciated offerings are:
- Session IPA: light and easy to drink, with 4.5% alcohol, ideal for those who love a balance between freshness and hop intensity.
- Bière de Garde: a French-style beer with a full and complex character, with a 7% alcohol content.
The name Crazy Hop highlights the importance of hops, the main ingredient used generously to enhance every creation.
A Taste Experience Immersed in Lucanian Nature
The brewery is located in an uncontaminated natural setting that helps to make every stage of production special. Completing this experience, an outdoor area hosts a food truck in a caravan, where it is possible to pair draft beers with street food that enhances the Lucanian gastronomic tradition, offering an interesting fusion between local flavors and culinary innovation.
The welcoming and informal spaces make Crazy Hop an ideal meeting point for beer and good food enthusiasts, who can taste the different varieties on-site and purchase bottles to take home, sharing with friends and family an authentic piece of Basilicata.
The quality of the beers and the attention to customers clearly emerge from the enthusiasm and positive reviews of visitors, who emphasize the professionalism, friendliness, and passion of Alessandro and Lorenzo.
Crazy Hop is a reality that enthusiastically and creatively interprets Italian artisanal tradition, offering beers that tell the story of Basilicata through intense aromas, refined flavors, and a deep connection with the territory. Every bottle is a celebration of taste, nature, and passion, capable of conquering even the most demanding palates.
