Henquet

Henquet Brewery: Craftsmanship Excellence in the Heart of Ovada

Henquet Brewery is a point of reference for craft beer enthusiasts in Italy. Founded in 2007 in Ovada, in the province of Alessandria, this microbrewery skillfully combines tradition and innovation to create high-quality beers, the result of passion, dedication, and continuous research.

Founded by Pierino Nadal, supported by his wife Elisabetta and daughter Erika, the company earned its reputation through an intense work philosophy based on three fundamental principles: repeatability, consistency, and quality. In its early years of activity, Henquet focused on perfecting these aspects, thus ensuring a consistently satisfying tasting experience for its connoisseurs.

A Journey Through Unique Styles and Flavors

Over time, Henquet Brewery has expanded and enriched its production by investing both in technological infrastructure and staff training. This has allowed the exploration of lesser-known styles and the use of unusual ingredients, such as rare hops and special malts, capable of offering consumers new taste experiences.

The production is divided into different categories, designed to satisfy every palate:

• Core Beers:

  • Maibock
  • Pacifica (IPL)
  • Pils
  • Strong Ale
  • Weizen

• Quick Rotation Beers:

  • Amarillo (APA)
  • Calypso (IPL)
  • Centennial (IPL)

• Seasonal Beers:

  • Bergamotto (American Wheat)
  • Exotic Stout (Stout)
  • Grand Anse Bay (APA)
  • Natale (B.S.A.)
  • Rosaspina (Saison)
  • Sorachi (APA)
  • Whisky Ale

This wide range of options reflects Henquet’s identity: a dynamic artisanal reality, always ready to offer authentic, surprising, and superior quality experiences.

Attention to detail, from ingredient selection to continuous experimentation, ensures that every beer carries a distinctive character and unmistakable style. Henquet is much more than just a brewery: it is a laboratory of flavors, a prestigious representation of Italian excellence in the craft beer sector.

Anyone visiting Ovada cannot miss the opportunity to discover the creations of this microbrewery which, with humility and determination, has managed to earn a prominent place in the national beer scene.