San Gabriel: the heart of Venetian craft beer
Located in Levada di Ponte di Piave, in the province of Treviso, San Gabriel is a craft brewery that has represented the brewing excellence of the Veneto region for over twenty years. Founded in 1997 by Gabriele Tonon, a beer sommelier graduated from the prestigious Doemens Academy in Munich, the brewery manages to combine the rich Bavarian tradition with local raw materials, creating beers that tell stories, culture, and authentic flavors.
San Gabriel’s production has deep roots: it all began in an ancient villa near the Benedictine Abbey of Busco, a place rich in history where, since the Middle Ages, medicated beverages made from cereals were prepared, anticipating today’s passion for craft beer. This connection with the past is reflected in San Gabriel’s traditional recipes, enriched with typical local ingredients such as the famous red radicchio of Treviso, the juicy figs of Tarzo, and the Barley of Buschina. The use of these raw materials gives the beers a unique and easily recognizable personality.
The beer selection and the Beer Village
San Gabriel offers a varied range of beers, designed to satisfy the most demanding and curious palates:
- The Classics: traditional beers such as the Blonde (Munich Helles), the Amber Red (Radicchio Beer), the Hefe Weizen, and the ON (Italian Style).
- The Special Blondes: characterized by refined and innovative flavors.
- The IPAs: for those who love intense and aromatic hops.
- The Seasonal and Special editions: seasonal interpretations that change according to the brewer’s inspirations.
But San Gabriel is not just beer: through the “Beer Village” project, a unique atmosphere is created where different realities coexist, telling the local culture and traditions. Inside the Village you will find:
- The Piave Coffee Roastery, which produces high-quality coffee, perfect for lovers of intense aroma.
- The Company Shop, where it is possible to purchase beers and related products directly.
- The Beer Tavern, a cozy place to enjoy typical Venetian traditional dishes, surrounded by walls that tell the rural and industrial history of the territory.
- The Coffee Shop, housed in an ancient warehouse, is a place dedicated to culture, reading, and dialogue, ideal for those seeking a moment of relaxation.
These spaces are connected by a central square, which promotes a continuous exchange of experiences and knowledge among visitors and enthusiasts.
San Gabriel also stands out for its commitment to the world of sports, becoming in 2020 the first craft brewery to sponsor the Giro d’Italia, a concrete sign of closeness and enhancement of sport and the territory.
For those who wish to take San Gabriel beers home, it is possible to purchase them conveniently online, letting oneself be won over by the quality and stories contained in every bottle.
