About
Menabrea is the oldest active brewery in Italy. A top premium brewery, given the melding of three elements: An original beer recipe, quality raw materials and an inherent beer culture.
Birra Menabrea is part of the history of beer in Italy. Founded in 1846 by Mr. Welf di Gressoney and the brothers Antonio and Gian Battista Caraccio, in 1854 the brewery was rented to Giuseppe Menabrea and Antonio Zimmermann, who bought it in 1864. Following the exit of Zimmermann from the company, it was Giuseppe Menabrea who set up the 6 July 1872 "G. Menabrea and sons". At the head of the brewery is Carlo Menabrea until, in 1896, the company passed into the hands of Emilio Thedy and Augusto Antoniotti, husbands of the Menabrea sisters. From that moment on, the Thedy family will lead the company.
In 1991, the company became part of the Forst Beer Group. However, Birra Menabrea retains its strong identity and independence intact. Since 2005 the director is Franco Thedy, the fifth descendant of the family. In 2017, Franco Thedy gave the go-ahead for the expansion of the Brewhouse with advanced features and a spectacular visual impact. Inauguration is scheduled for March 2019.
Birra Menabrea is part of the history of beer in Italy. Founded in 1846 by Mr. Welf di Gressoney and the brothers Antonio and Gian Battista Caraccio, in 1854 the brewery was rented to Giuseppe Menabrea and Antonio Zimmermann, who bought it in 1864. Following the exit of Zimmermann from the company, it was Giuseppe Menabrea who set up the 6 July 1872 "G. Menabrea and sons". At the head of the brewery is Carlo Menabrea until, in 1896, the company passed into the hands of Emilio Thedy and Augusto Antoniotti, husbands of the Menabrea sisters. From that moment on, the Thedy family will lead the company.
In 1991, the company became part of the Forst Beer Group. However, Birra Menabrea retains its strong identity and independence intact. Since 2005 the director is Franco Thedy, the fifth descendant of the family. In 2017, Franco Thedy gave the go-ahead for the expansion of the Brewhouse with advanced features and a spectacular visual impact. Inauguration is scheduled for March 2019.
6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Aug 2020
at 19:07
4.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Can from Systembolaget. (tack farsan) Golden with a large white head. Sweetish with bread, some grain and hints of citrus. Thin and not that exciting.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Aug 2020
at 07:52
4.5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bière blonde 33 cl bue à la trattoria à Gênes. Blonde de base aux notes céréalieres, pas très intéressante. (M)
Tried
on 31 Jul 2020
at 08:09
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Can) Pours clear pale gold with loose white head that disappeared quickly. Subtle gently fruity aroma maybe lemon and green grapes. Light body with medium carbonation. Interesting taste. There’s delicate fruit similar to the aroma at the start. This is followed by some pleasant bread and toffee notes and then an assertive build up of bitterness which stays for a long finish. There’s some grassy notes in there as well. Interesting, balanced, drinkable.
Tried
from Can
on 14 Jul 2020
at 13:39
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Gold with white frothy head that leaves lacing. Aroma of malts, earthiness and hops. Medium body and carbonation. Taste is sweet malts, grass and a slight bitterness. Its ok and better than most premium lagers I’ve tried so far.
Tried
on 09 Jul 2020
at 00:38
4.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
33cl fles bij Bella Storia. Amber kleur, witte kraag. Ruikt vooral naar caramel. Smaak is moutig, caramel, metaal. Geen topper.
Tried
on 03 Jul 2020
at 21:53
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
bottiglia 33 cl, schiuma grana grossa persistente, colore ambrato carico rosso, al naso vegetali leggero caramello, in bocca caramello cereali malto tostato, corpo medio, carbonazione moderata, oily, amaro moderato. Classica birra da battaglia. @ Tabacchino Maccagno 20.06.20
Tried
on 28 Jun 2020
at 17:19
2.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 2
Bottle sample at a tasting at Lior D's place. Thanks Odi. Clear amber. Oxidation, cardboard, honey, sweet, light-bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jun 2020
at 11:45
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
lattina 33 cl, schiuma bianca fine evanescente, colore giallo smorto limpido, al naso lievito cereali miele cereali, in bocca malto cereali miele, corpo leggero, carbonazione moderata, amaro moderato, secca nel finale. Decisamente meglio della sorella lager.. c. Unes Maccagno 14.06.20
Tried
on 14 Jun 2020
at 17:01
5/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Ljust halmgul vätska med vitt storbubbligt skum. Lätta dofter av ljust bröd och säd. Lite söt i smaken med en beska som är lätt blommig. Ingen eftersmak och avsaknad av munfyllnad.
Tried
on 22 May 2020
at 14:29