Iron Brewery: Craft Excellence in the Heart of Catanzaro
Located in Catanzaro, at Via dei Conti di Loritello 11, Iron Brewery is a craft brewery founded in 2021 thanks to the passion and experience of Marco Abramo. This microbrewery stands out for its ability to combine Belgian and British brewing traditions with an innovative approach, offering a selection of beers that satisfy the most discerning palates.
Iron Brewery’s production is characterized by a very varied range, spanning different styles and flavors, from hoppier beers like IPAs to more complex and structured ones like Dubbels, not to mention the fresh and aromatic Witbiers and the delicate Blonde Ales. Each beer tells a story, made of quality ingredients and careful craftsmanship, ideal for those who want to explore authentic and multifaceted tastes.
Iron Brewery’s Flagship Beers
Among the most appreciated creations stands out the Belgian Dubbel, a beer with intense and complex aromas. Its dark color with copper highlights anticipates a rich tasting experience, with a dense and persistent foam. On the nose, fruity notes of raisins and dried cherries can be perceived, accompanied by spices of cloves and pink pepper. On the palate, the explosion of flavors is balanced, with an initial sweetness that fades into a moderately dry finish, accompanied by malty notes of biscuit, toasted caramel, chocolate, and licorice.
Another notable offering is the British Strong Ale, a beer with a strong character, reddish in color and featuring a compact foam. Its bouquet is complex and enveloping, with earthy, resinous nuances and slight floral accents, followed by hints of dried fruit, caramel, and a subtle touch of chocolate given by the special malts. The balanced and rich flavor closes with a bitter aftertaste that accompanies the drink until the last sip.
For those who love lighter and more refreshing beers, Iron Brewery’s Witbier is an explosion of citrusy and spicy aromas. Pale straw yellow in color and slightly hazy, this beer is brewed with the addition of orange peel, bergamot, coriander, and cardamom. The aromatic profile is fresh and citrusy, while on the palate it feels smooth thanks to the use of oats and Calabrian unmalted wheat, which provide a pleasant acidity balanced by the natural sweetness of the cereals.
Awards and Territorial Value
In 2025, Iron Brewery won a prestigious prize at the Beer of the Year competition organized by Unionbirrai, earning recognition in the category of light and amber ales with high fermentation and low alcohol content inspired by Anglo-Saxon styles, with its Golden Ale. This important achievement highlights the brewery’s commitment to maintaining high quality standards and bringing Calabria to the center of the Italian brewing scene.
With a steadily growing production and a careful selection of ingredients, Iron Brewery represents a benchmark in the Calabrian craft beer landscape, a place where European tradition merges with the local territory, creating beers that tell a story of passion, land, and innovation.
