Almond '22 Brewery: Artisan Passion in the Heart of Abruzzo
The Almond '22 Brewery is located in Loreto Aprutino, in the province of Pescara, and is one of the most interesting players in the Italian craft beer scene. Founded in 2003, this Abruzzese microbrewery stands out for producing high-quality beers made using traditional methods and with great attention to raw materials. The name itself, Almond '22, pays homage to the history of the place: in 1922, the building housed a workshop for processing almonds, an iconic ingredient of Abruzzo’s pastry tradition.
Quality and Tradition: The Magic Behind Every Beer
The value of Almond '22 lies in its production philosophy: all beers are unpasteurized and unfiltered, undergoing a secondary fermentation directly in the bottle. This artisanal process endows the beers with a unique aromatic complexity and superior natural shelf life. The brewery uses only high-quality raw materials, carefully selected and sourced from sustainable and fair trade farming.
Among the main ingredients are:
- Premium malts and hops
- Selected spices
- Raw cane sugar
- Honey harvested in the Abruzzo mountains
- Pure water from Farindola springs, free of chemical additives or preservatives
The combination of these elements contributes to an authentic product, capable of telling the story of the territory in every sip.
A Range of Beers with a Distinctive Character
The Almond '22 catalog is broad and varied, designed to satisfy the most demanding and curious palates. The types range from pale to dark beers, from ambers to IPAs, each with a distinctive and refined aromatic profile. Here are some of the most appreciated beers:
- Boogeyman: a dark beer with a spicy character and notes of green pepper
- Braveheart: imperial lager with low fermentation, featuring delicate balsamic nuances
- Blanche de Valerie: pale ale with top fermentation, fresh and fragrant
- Farrotta and 45 Lune: light beers with spelt and honey, enhancing sweetness and smoothness
- Pink IPA: innovative IPA flavored with pink pepper
- Torbata: dark copper-colored barley wine with an intense and enveloping structure
- Noa: strong amber ale, robust and full-bodied
Each label is the result of continuous research and creativity, combining brewing tradition with experimentation.
Almond '22 TapRoom: A Sensory Laboratory in the Heart of the Brewery
For those who want to experience it firsthand, Almond '22 brewery offers a dedicated space called the TapRoom, open every Saturday by reservation only. Here you can taste from 6 to 8 beers on tap accompanied by a selection of about 20 bottled beers. The TapRoom also offers the ALMOND '22 board, a mix of cheeses, cured meats, and local specialty products that enhance the flavors of the beers on tasting.
Behind every bottle is the passionate work of Jurij Ferri, the brewmaster, and his team, who with dedication carry forward a project that expresses the best of Italian craftsmanship and the richness of the Abruzzese territory. Almond '22 beers therefore offer not only taste but a true sensory journey, a meeting between innovation, nature, and tradition.
