Radical Brewery: Innovation and Tradition in the Heart of Tuscany
Radical Brewery is a craft brewery that quickly made its mark on the Italian beer scene thanks to the passion and expertise of its founders: Nicola Baroncini, Marco Fornai, and Gabriele Lorenzi. Located in Porcari, in the province of Lucca, in the picturesque region of Tuscany, the brewery was established in 2020 as a beerfirm and then became an independent producer in 2022, establishing itself as a dynamic and innovative presence in the world of craft beer.
The connection to the territory is one of Radical Brewery’s key elements. Its unique strength lies in Radical Farm, a farmstead covering more than 10 hectares where barley, hops, and other cereals are carefully cultivated following sustainable and environmentally friendly methods. Radical Farm holds the record as the second largest hop producer in Italy by area and the first in Tuscany, representing a true point of reference in the zero-kilometer beer production supply chain.
The Beers of Radical Brewery: Quality and Experimentation
Radical Brewery stands out for a production that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. The brewery is equipped with a 16-hectoliter system and a cellar capacity of 160 hectoliters, allowing the creation of a range of beers characterized by distinctive aromatic profiles and scrupulous attention to ingredients. Among the most appreciated labels are:
- Abbey Life: a Belgian Tripel with an intense golden color, enriched with notes of dried fruit and chestnut honey.
- American Tea: Bitter/Pale Ale at 5% alcohol, perfectly balanced between malt and hops.
- Before the Storm: American Pale Ale at 5.5%, fresh and citrusy.
- Bounty Killer: American IPA at 5.5%, with tropical fruit notes and a marked bitterness.
- Crop Circles: light Blanche/Wit at 4.5%, ideal for refreshing on summer days.
- Daft Bock: full-bodied Bock at 6% with a slightly sweet finish.
- Harvest Ale: American IPA at 4.5% with alternative cereals, for a unique tasting experience.
- Heavy Tune: flavorful Scotch Ale at 8%, with toasted and enveloping notes.
- Hop’s Gate: American IPA at 6%, intensely hopped with aromas of grapefruit and tropical fruit.
- Hops Bound: Double IPA at 8.5%, with a decided and complex bitter character.
- Mad Project: New England IPA at 6%, hazy and juicy with a fruity aroma.
In addition to production, Radical Brewery is active in promoting beer culture through events such as the Radical Beer Fest, an annual gathering that combines beer tastings, live music, and food pairings, capable of engaging enthusiasts and curious visitors in a shared experience of taste and conviviality.
For those who want to take home a piece of Tuscan beer culture, Radical Brewery offers an online shop where all produced references can be purchased. Moreover, the brewery provides an innovative mobile canning service in central and northern Italy, allowing other producers to can their beer directly at Radical’s facility, thus emphasizing its commitment to innovation and collaboration.
Radical Brewery is undoubtedly a reality that combines artisan passion, high quality, and respect for the environment, offering beers that express the unique character of Tuscany and the contemporary creativity of the craft world.
