La Birra di Meni: Art and Passion in the Heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
In the picturesque landscape of Cavasso Nuovo, a small village in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, stands the craft brewery La Birra di Meni. Founded in 2008 by Domenico Francescon, affectionately known as Meni, this brewery was born from a passion nurtured since the 1980s, when production was still exclusively homemade. Facing the challenges related to the selection of raw materials and the refinement of techniques, Meni transformed a hobby into a high-quality production reality, capable of telling, with every sip, the history and culture of its territory.
Beers that Tell the Story of Friuli and Its Hamlets
Every beer branded La Birra di Meni is a true journey through the historic hamlets of Cavasso Nuovo. The labels bear the names of places such as Siriviela, Comatars, Pirinat, Runcis, and Centis, proudly paying tribute to local roots. A choice that makes each bottle unique and full of meaning, a small treasure chest of Friulian history and tradition.
The beers stand out for their bottle re-fermentation, a process that gives the beverages a natural and explosive carbonation, combined with an aromatic complexity difficult to replicate with industrial methods. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, these beers maintain intact organoleptic properties, enhancing the best ingredients carefully selected.
The range of beers from La Birra di Meni includes:
- Durgnês – a lager with a balanced character and an alcohol content of 5.2%, perfect for those seeking a fresh and thirst-quenching drink.
- Pirinat – a dark beer with an intense and enveloping taste, with an alcohol degree of 6.5%, ideal for lovers of stronger flavors.
- Marals – a seasonal cherry beer offering a pleasant sweetness, typically summery.
- Candeot – a pumpkin beer proudly expressing the autumnal notes of the territory.
Unique Experiences Between Tradition and Innovation
For those wishing to fully immerse themselves in the world of craft beer, the brewery offers guided tours and demonstration brews. These experiences allow you to discover every stage of the production process from the inside, from the arrival of raw materials to bottling, offering a story full of passion and expertise.
Those who want to take home a piece of Friuli can purchase directly at the company’s shop, located next to the brewery headquarters, or conveniently order online, enjoying fast shipping throughout Italy.
La Birra di Meni is not just a brewery: it is an authentic experience, a meeting with Friulian tradition, and a laboratory of taste that continues to grow thanks to the tireless passion of Meni and his family. Their strength lies in knowing how to combine deep roots with constant attention to quality, bringing the best of craft beer to Italian tables.
