Malerba Brewery: Tradition and Innovation in the Heart of Irpinia
Malerba Brewery, located along the picturesque Provincial Road 43 in Montella, in the province of Avellino, stands out in the Italian craft microbrewery scene for its skillful combination of tradition and innovation. Founded in 2014 from an idea by Jessica Malerba and her husband, this brewery represents a point of reference for those seeking craft beers with a unique identity, strongly connected to the territory.
Malerba’s history is rooted in a long-standing family chestnut-growing tradition, carried on through five generations. The Montella IGP Chestnut, recognized at the European level for its outstanding quality, is the beating heart of the entire production, becoming the distinctive element characterizing every beer produced. Jessica, a graduate in Economics and passionate taster, has been able to enhance this heritage by transforming it into a versatile and innovative raw material for creating craft beers full of personality.
An Authentic Journey of Quality and Taste
The brewery is located within the family farm, a place where tradition and research intertwine. Here, every phase of production is carefully studied, from the use of pure water from the Scorzella spring – located in the heart of the Monti Picentini Regional Park – to the selection of ingredients. The production facility, with a 2.5 hectoliter brewhouse, allows for maintaining high artisanal quality and attention to detail.
Malerba Brewery’s beers are distinguished by the use of Montella IGP Chestnut in all its forms: fresh, dried, and smoked. This approach gives the beers a perfect balance between sweet notes and slightly smoky ones, blended with a balanced and tasty aromatic profile. Among the most appreciated creations stands out the Scorzella beer, an amber ale named after the very spring that supplies the brewery. Scorzella is characterized by decidedly smoky hints, due to the dried chestnuts, combined with sweet malt notes, for an intense and original sensory experience.
Main Features of Malerba Brewery:
- Exclusive use of Montella IGP Chestnut as the main ingredient
- Artisanal production with a small-scale plant for maximum care
- Attention to the territory and sustainability, with local natural resources
- Innovative recipes that highlight the chestnut-growing culture of Irpinia
- Light and easily drinkable beers, ideal both for expert enthusiasts and newcomers to craft beer
Malerba Brewery is much more than a simple production facility: it is a vivid example of how passion for one’s land and a constant desire to innovate can give life to unique products, capable of telling a family and territorial story through every sip. Those who visit Montella and Irpinia cannot help but be captivated by these beers, where the delicacy of the chestnut meets the richness of the Italian craft beer world.
