Beerbante: Art and Passion in Craft Brewing in Colorno
Beerbante is a renowned craft brewery located in Colorno, in the beautiful province of Parma. Founded in 2009 by Paolo Pezziga, this brewery was born from a story of passion and dedication with deep roots dating back to 1999, when Paolo began experimenting with homebrewing in his cellar. This initial experience was the springboard for a career that saw Paolo fully committed to training, attending courses both in Italy and abroad, and visiting numerous breweries to refine his skills and develop an increasingly professional approach to brewing.
In 2008, the choice of location fell on an old facility in Colorno, where all the necessary work was carried out to start production activities. The following year, state-of-the-art machinery was installed, including a 10-hectoliter three-vessel brewing system and a cellar with tanks holding a total capacity of about 100 hectoliters. This allowed Beerbante to produce high-quality beers, combining traditional methods with modern techniques.
Beerbante’s Beers: Quality and Variety for Every Taste
Beerbante offers a wide range of craft beers, each with a unique and recognizable character. Among the most appreciated are:
- BiancaBeve: a refreshing white beer in the Witbier style, perfect for those who love delicate and spicy flavors.
- MagistrAle: a pale beer in the Golden Ale style, elegant in character and easy to drink.
- La Nebbia della Bassa: a smoked red beer in the Classic Rauchbier style, capable of surprising with its intense aromatic profile.
- La Tosta: a robust dark beer, inspired by the Russian Imperial Stout, ideal for those who prefer complex and bold flavors.
- La Marona: a red India Pale Ale, known for its balance between bitterness and aroma.
- Terza Media: a classic Pilsner, bright and fragrant.
- Gasoline: a blonde beer in the Tripel style, full-bodied and rich in nuances.
There is also a highly appreciated seasonal offering, Santa Bante, a red Christmas beer in the English-style Barleywine tradition, flavored with cherry and caramel, with a warm and enveloping taste.
A distinctive feature of Beerbante is its commitment to environmental sustainability. The brewery uses photovoltaic panels for water heating and has developed an energy recovery system for wort cooling, thus reducing its environmental impact and promoting an eco-friendly production process.
Paolo Pezziga strongly believes that beer is a synonym of celebration, conviviality, and togetherness. For this reason, he also created several food trucks that travel around the Italian regions, bringing not only his beers but also gastronomic specialties such as arrosticini, burgers, various types of meats, and finger food. With this formula, Beerbante plays a leading role in the Italian craft beer scene, combining quality, tradition, and innovation.
The brewery is located at Via Sanguigna 7, 43052 Colorno (PR), and is a must-visit for anyone wanting to discover outstanding Emilian craft beer.
