Canediguerra: the heart of craft brewing in Alessandria
Located in the heart of Alessandria, at Via del Prato 11, Canediguerra is a craft brewery founded in 2015 from the union of the passions of Diego Bocchio, Alessio Gatti, Roberto Grassi, and Vittorio Sacchi. With a production that reached about 2,800 hectoliters in 2024, Canediguerra stands out for its ability to combine tradition and innovation, offering a range of beers that span from intense and hoppy to delicate and sour, without forgetting unique-character spirits and seasonal beers.
The brewery's headquarters hosts a cozy taproom and a typical biergarten, where it is possible to experience a true tasting experience, learning to appreciate every single nuance of the beers produced. Thanks to a wide variety of formats – 33 cl bottles and cans and 20-liter kegs in KeyKeg and Unikeg – Canediguerra ensures widespread distribution through direct sales, online shop, and specialized distributors.
Iconic and seasonal beers: a journey in taste
Canediguerra’s offer is characterized by its variety and the quality of raw materials, expressed in some highly appreciated beers:
- American IPA: a flagship beer of the brewery, with a fruity and resinous aromatic profile, fresh and balanced, with a recipe that has remained virtually unchanged for more than ten years.
- Bohemian Pilsner: a golden, full-bodied beer with malt notes reminiscent of cereals and bread crust, perfect for those who love intense but balanced flavors.
- Vienna Lager: amber and bottom-fermented, with a clean and drinkable taste despite a good alcohol content.
- Summer Ale: light and refreshing, specially designed to accompany hot summer days.
Among the seasonal beers, the Sour Ale in Catharina Sour style stands out, characterized by the use of wheat and a tropical blend of fruits such as guava, passion fruit, mango, and pineapple, acidified with lactic bacteria. Fresh and aromatic, it offers an exotic experience and pairs wonderfully with dishes like grilled Halloumi with fruit chutney.
Philosophy, identity, and special projects
The name Canediguerra is inspired by a song by De Gregori, symbolizing a philosophy focused on authenticity and coherence. The brand’s coordinated image reflects this spirit with essential and immediate communication: minimal labels and beer names that tell the genuineness of the product.
Besides beer production, Canediguerra stands out for innovative collaborations, such as the one with the Mazzetti d’Altavilla distillery for the creation of beer brandy and gin. The careful selection of local ingredients, like musts of Moscato, Cortese, and Brachetto, alongside the use of raw materials from all over Italy and abroad (Ciaculli mandarin, Armenian pomegranate, Lebanese dates, Norwegian cranberry), testifies to the continuous pursuit of excellence and experimentation.
Canediguerra’s production philosophy is clear: to create authentic beers, faithfully respecting traditional styles without compromise. To achieve this goal, it relies on the best technologies and rigorous quality controls, guaranteeing fresh, unfiltered, and unpasteurized beers that keep all their original flavors and aromas intact.
The taproom is the ideal place to be carried away by the passion that animates every Canediguerra beer, to savor high-quality products in a familiar and stimulating environment, where every sip tells a story made of love for the land and the art of brewing.
