Les Bières du Grand St. Bernard: the heart of craft beer in the Aosta Valley
Les Bières du Grand St. Bernard is a craft brewery that has managed to carve out an important role in the Italian brewing scene, thanks to a perfect combination of tradition, passion, and innovation. Located in Gignod, in the Aosta Valley, the brewery was founded in 2010 from the vision of Rèmy Charbonnier and Stefano Collé. In 2017, it took a significant step forward by moving production to the new headquarters at Frazione Chambavaz 11. Here, with a space of about 4,000 square meters, a modern 35-hectoliter brewing system was installed, capable of supporting an annual production of over 20,000 hectoliters, confirming the brand’s ambition and constant growth.
The production philosophy and signature beers
The brewery stands out for an approach strongly inspired by Central European and Anglo-Saxon beer styles, enhancing superior quality raw materials and carefully working every phase of production. The search for balance between aroma, body, and taste characterizes the entire range, which aims to be an authentic expression of Italian craft beer with an international touch.
Among the most appreciated labels from Les Bières du Grand St. Bernard are:
- Napea: a pale lager in the German Helles style, able to captivate with its honeyed taste of Pilsner malt, complemented by the herbal and floral aroma of German hops.
- Balance: an amber lager inspired by the Märzen style, with rounded notes of Munich malt and caramel, enriched by elegant hints of dried fruit, plum, and hazelnut.
- Blou: a rye beer in Roggen style full of character, with the sweet taste of malt and the spicy notes of rye, where the presence of weiss yeast is clearly perceptible.
- Amy: an Oatmeal Stout of dark ebony color, intense and enveloping, traversed by delicate notes of coffee, licorice, and cream, culminating in a long and bitter finish.
- Gnp: a Tripel with Génépy, strongly inspired by the Belgian tradition, surprising with a complex aromatic bouquet thanks to the yeast and cold infusion of Génépy.
- Via Francigena: a fresh and light Ordinary Bitter, emblematic of classic English bitters, perfect for accompanying moments of conviviality and pilgrimage.
- Helles Gluten Free: a gluten-free pale lager, combining the soft and enveloping flavor typical of the German Helles style with a herbal and floral aromatic profile.
In addition to producing its own beers, Les Bières du Grand St. Bernard also offers consulting and contract brewing services, supporting other craft brands in creating their products with professionalism and expertise.
To discover all the nuances of the beers signed Les Bières du Grand St. Bernard and connect with the unique world of Aosta Valley craft beer is very easy: it is possible to request information or place orders directly with the company. An authentic experience that combines the heart of the Alps with European brewing tradition, all to be enjoyed.
