La Compagnia del Fermento: the heart of craft beer at the foot of Etna
Located in Mascalucia, at the foot of the majestic Etna volcano, La Compagnia del Fermento is a craft microbrewery distinguished by the quality and authenticity of its products. Founded in 2014 by Antonio Lo Re and Girolamo Sidoti, both food technologists, the brewery was born from a shared deep passion for craft beer and a love for their Sicilian homeland.
Their goal has always been clear: to combine innovative techniques and local tradition to create beers that tell a story of unique and well-balanced flavors. Situated at Via del Loto 4, La Compagnia del Fermento has become a reference point for craft beer lovers not only in Mascalucia and the province of Catania, but throughout Sicily.
A journey through craft beers
The range of beers produced by La Compagnia del Fermento is wide and varied, designed to satisfy even the most demanding palates. Each beer is the result of skilled research and carefully selected raw materials. Among the most appreciated offerings are:
- Giniusa: an American Pale Ale with a strong character, made even more intriguing by a dry-hopping process that enhances the hop aromas.
- Janca: a delicate and refreshing Weiss, with aromas and flavors that make it an extremely drinkable and pleasant beer.
- Mascarata: a Red Ale with a ruby-red color, featuring marked caramel notes that make it warm and enveloping.
- Sciara: a Porter characterized by a dense foam and an intense toasted taste, ideal for lovers of dark beers.
- Sperta: a unique Blond Ale, refermented with orange blossom honey, which gives this beer a refined and original aromatic profile.
These beers can be purchased directly at the brewery or conveniently ordered for home delivery through various delivery platforms.
An experience to live: La Compagnia del Fermento’s brewpub
Not just production, but also conviviality. La Compagnia del Fermento hosts in its brewpub a warm and welcoming environment where you can taste the beers in a familiar and authentic setting. The brewpub is open during the week in the morning hours and, in the summer months, it also comes alive in the evenings until late at night on weekends.
This space represents a meeting point for enthusiasts and the curious, ready to discover and savor the different nuances of the beers produced, often accompanied by gastronomic offerings that enhance the peculiarities of the territory.
The brewery is easily reachable in Mascalucia and confirms itself as an excellence in the Sicilian microbrewery scene, passionately enhancing local tradition with every sip.
