Foglie d'Erba Brewery: Craftsmanship Excellence in the Heart of the Friulian Dolomites
The Foglie d'Erba Brewery, located in Forni di Sopra, nestled among the majestic Friulian Dolomites, is one of the flagship names in Italian craft beer. Founded in 2008 by Gino Perissutti, a true enthusiast born in this mountain village, the brewery stands out for its dedication to quality and innovation, never losing the deep connection with the surrounding territory.
Gino Perissutti, awarded the title of Brewer of the Year in 2011, built his production philosophy around a simple but fundamental concept: using only the finest raw materials, avoiding processes such as microfiltration and pasteurization. These processes, often employed in the brewing industry, could alter the organoleptic characteristics and freshness that make Foglie d'Erba beers unique.
Production and Specialties of the Brewery
With a facility capable of processing up to 2,000 liters of wort per day, the brewery offers a wide range of beer specialties, all rich in personality and character. Among them stands the Babél, an American Pale Ale that combines Pale and Pils malts with a selection of American and German hops, skillfully balancing aroma and taste to provide a unique sensory experience.
The production plant is state-of-the-art and includes a brewhouse with a mash and filtration tun, a “Spadoni microbrewery MBS 2000” model, with a capacity of about 27 hectoliters. Fermentation takes place in one of five refrigerated tanks, ensuring maximum temperature control and the highest quality of the final product.
A Green Brewery Deeply Rooted in Its Territory
Sustainability is an indispensable value for Foglie d'Erba: the brewery uses a boiler powered by sawdust from local carpentry workshops for hot water production, thus reducing gas consumption and highlighting its environmental commitment. This “green” approach perfectly integrates with the unspoiled nature surrounding the facility, a place where production and respect for the environment go hand in hand.
For beer lovers and brewing culture enthusiasts, Foglie d'Erba offers guided tours with tastings: an exclusive opportunity to discover every stage of the production process, from cereal milling to bottling and labeling. Tours, available by reservation and designed for small groups, provide an immersive and educational experience at an affordable price.
Additionally, at the company shop it is possible to purchase all the beers produced, as well as related products, bringing home an authentic piece of the Friulian Dolomites and the passion behind every bottle of Foglie d'Erba.
