The recent quarter number (in full at this link) period MoBI , including several articles on important issues brewing and drink, I was certainly impressed Article created by Francesco Donato (homebrewer and, from what I learned, himself president of the Calabrian homebrewers Beer Emotion ) that has turned our eyes in the first on the scene brewing in South Italy, focusing on the situation in Apulia. On reflection and looking around, I realized that the same birrofili Puglia there are still many non-knowledge (Ignorance is a term that, when used in another sense, it is becoming annoying ...) the number and quality of microbreweries in the region and places where you can find real ales, and I think the guidance given this study are very sincere and valid.
publishing the full article as it has been published in the journal, and then let some of my account as a result.
As I mentioned, I personally am quite satisfied with this analysis of Puglia brewing.
I would say that over all, in terms of visibility and activities are Opus Grain , Birranova and B94 to dominate over the others, followed closely by Brewery Svevo, Gruit and Salento Beer, breweries to be the most representative of the movement of Puglia. At least at the level of presentation evenings and / or tasting just feel these names. There is a very shady underworld of breweries, some of whom are appointed and in others that I have only found on the Google Web sometimes. Here in Bari, in fact, I would say that very few are aware of the various Dauno Torremaggiore (FG), Brauhaus Engel of Manfredonia (FG), Montalto Pietramontecorvino (FG), The Brewer Barletta (BAT), the Levant Brewery of Bitritto (BA), Brjo St. George Jonico (TA), BAS Lama (TA), Elite Beer of Mars (LE). Case is Bibere , con sede a Corato (BA) di recentissima apertura, quindi ancora in rampa di lancio, ed al quale mastro birraio Antonio auguro tutto il meglio.
Magari è una questione di scelta dei circuiti di distribuzione a condizionare la promozione dei loro prodotti, così come per alcuni di essi può anche trattarsi di una precisa scelta di muoversi nelle immediate vicinanze e di non spingersi oltre rischiando anche sul profilo economico-imprenditoriale.
Penso di aver incluso tutti, tra l'altro sono tutti quelli nominati anche sull'aggiornatissimo www.microbirrifici.org , attento a tutti i fermenti sul territorio nazionale.
Per cui...un total of 15 only microbrewery in Puglia! I feel that there were more of a short, serious and well-meaning fans there are. A good number of course, and a better base from which to even more detailed analysis of product quality brewers who are outside, which are not always excellent. This would be a shame if it were to affect confidence in the regional brewing prrodotti, although an experienced local manager is also called to distinguish and promote good local beers whenever it becomes aware. Certainly the phenomenon in South
beer comes later than the domestic case, in turn, compared to recent American case as well as the tradition europea. Ritengo, però, ancora abbastanza lenta la partecipazione, la voglia di diffusione di cultura birraia e la sete di obiettivi da parte dei birrifici al momento meno noti. Occorrerebbe, forse, non già la spinta imprenditoriale necessaria ad avviare le produzioni, ma anche uno slancio promozionale che faccia leva sulle tipicità locali delle materie prime (è un esempio Opus Grain con l'utilizzo di grano del Tavoliere in percentuale crescente, e i vari casi di Birranova, B94 e Birra Salento con l'uso di grani e spezie caratterizzanti dell'equilibrio delle loro birre) ed un buon volume di produzione. Se la scelta è quella di produrre birra per la comunità del comune di residenza (ipotesi che mi sento di scartare, ma su cui spero di essere smentito), può essere anche condivisibile ed accettabile. Se invece le mire sono più alte, è bene anche farsi conoscere di più per permettere una maggiore consapevolezza nell'appassionato e nel consumatore, e quindi favorire la crescita di tutto il panorama, che va dal produttore fino al consumatore finale. Se invece si produce giusto per produrre e dire di essere birrai (ritengo ci siano un paio di esempi)...beh, in quel caso il discorso si conclude da se'.
Il mio non è un monito o una sterile critica, ma vorrebbe essere anche uno stimolo o un semplice appunto su quello che probabilmente potrebbe essere migliorato, e sono abbastanza convinto che passi in avanti sicuramente verranno fatti. The same summer festival brewers
(Tribirra, Beer & Sound, Taste of the Market) are already and will be sharing the occasion of intent from brewers and for convergence in terms of driving directions. A network of actors with joint efforts, collaborations and projects could also be ideas to start to consider. A first positive sign, in my opinion, was the tasting course Level 1 (Unionbirrai) held at La Cantina Beer (Birranova brewery pub), during the first brewer to take place in the region, to which was attended by fans from literally every head of Puglia (Foggia and Lecce included!). The facts show che si può costruire molto, partendo dalle basi, certamente.
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| Birra di Puglia...o quasi (foto: Ivan Tarricone) |
Porto all'attenzione lo straordinario interesse crescente verso la birra che si è avuto in questo paio d'anni nella Puglia. Non riesco più a trovare una qualsiasi pizzeria che non abbia in frigo almeno un paio di birre d'abbazia o che non abbia una carta delle birre (ormai consegnata insieme al menu e alla carta dei vini!). Fioccano ora anche servizi speciali su riviste Promotional hit and run (as 2night , downloadable here, I had the opportunity to browse and read, and do little more than advertising the pub on Saturday evening, at the expense of genuine information on places of authentic mold brewer as falsely stated on the cover ... the fashion involves beer, too). This can certainly be an asset, we can all enjoy the products until the 90's were almost impossible to find in the area. I am personally very happy with this high-level invasion of beers. Known, however, a sort of xenophilia strong enough. The Belgian or German product is almost always preferred craft beer brewery Puglia "X". In terms of quality it is often legitimate, please! But some more effort I think we can do. Question of cost? Of course, also affects that. But essentially I believe that part of the reason for this preference lies also in a bit 'of distrust, of primitive self-defense from something that is affirmed but on which is a cloud of skepticism, even in spite of the excellent quality of even winning a few beers in reviews national but suffering a bit 'powerless.
Again my intent is inviting to less wary of what we have locally. As such we welcome and support the wine cellar of this small town in the province, why you should not do with beer? Maybe confidence is still low, perhaps we need a little more 'time, but it would be wrong to continue to underestimate the art of many of our brewers (who have had years and years of experience as homebrewers, contests and great satisfaction brought home ). The philosophy of "km 0", the debate praised the food and agribusiness, it is not a concept so far from this world. You can also begin to implement the product beer. Suffice it to say that in other parts of Europe its indigenous production and consumption of beer on the spot has set in motion a virtuous cycle in which the economy is currently still relies the same city communities, as is the case in Ireland, England and Germany. Perhaps we are not ready for this type of project, but may feel sorry to live in the future of the regret of not trying.
That said, it must be said, moreover, that not all the publicans and managers wear the blinders ... indeed! It is to recognize a lot of vision, passion and professionalism in those who believed in brewing culture, local or national, from the first hour, well before the big foreign microbreweries were also distributed in Italy by the big brands (by which we find beers now arch-known Belgian, German and from around the world in fry around the corner).
I can not appoint, in fact, places like Felix (of highly trained and Gianfranco Lorenzo) and King Crimson's Cafe here in Castellana Grotte (BA) and its surroundings have become a reference among national craft beers (Almond Extraomnes and '22 just to name a few) and many gems from the best breweries in the continent. I therefore agree with Francis, author of the article taken as a starting point for this intervention, which also identifies in turmoil of Polignano a Mare (BA) on Nincasi Cisternino (BR), the Prophet of Lecce and the pub Gruit eponymous brewery Brindisi, all of which premises I have always heard very very good and rained that night in terms of craft beer, but for the moment where I had the pleasure of having been there (some lists of draft beers present at the Prophet, for example , really do get plenty of drool!). To remember is quoted on the La Cantina Beer where only Birranova brooch, with a large selection of high quality plugs. There would also be appointed Scottish and Irish style pubs, mostly found in Bari city ( Joy's and Stuart ) and on its south coast and north ( Zari and St. Patrick ), che oltre ai prodotti commerciali stanno cominciando ad a far affezionare i loro clienti anche ad altre ottime birre del mondo brassicolo UK. Spero sia un trend che, alla lunga, porti buoni frutti ed educhi meglio il bevitore del sabato sera.
Sicuramente approfondirò, appena avrò modo, l'evoluzione che la sensibilità verso la birra di qualità potrà prendere in questo futuro, che speriamo sia sempre più marcato Puglia e sia sempre più motivo di orgoglio per la regione.
Cheers!
