Discovering Italy's Craft Beer Scene

For craft beer fans around the world, the Italy is no longer solely known for its great wines, but for an exciting emergence of craft beers in the form of Panil Birra Artigianale. This authentic Italian beer has a distinct flavor that is unlike any other beer you've ever tasted and is sure to captivate any thirsty beer enthusiast. Try one today and discover why Panil Birra Artigianale is quickly becoming one of the most popular craft beers in the US.

The new wave of craft beer is taking the America by storm, with breweries popping up in every corner of the United States – and the world. Italian beer might not be the first that comes to mind when fans of the suds think of beer, but it too has its merits. Panil Birra Artigianale is one of the craft beers that is shaking up the traditional view of Italian beer.

What is Craft Beer?

Craft beer, by definition, is beer that’s produced in small batches at independent brewing facilities. This allows for experimentation with the traditional flavors and ingredients, which usually leads to creations that have a unique and strong flavor profile. This passion and commitment to the craft led the US Brewers Association to define craft brewers as having:

  • An annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less
  • Remove than 25 percent ownership by an alcoholic beverage industry member that is not independent
  • A majority of their total beverage alcohol volume must be beer

These craft brewers have created a demand that’s helping craft beer grow to record numbers year after year in the United States, and the movement is now spreading to other countries around the world. Italy has several breweries that fit the definition of craft, and one of the best right now is Panil Birra Artigianale.

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Panil Birra Artigianale

Panil Birra Artigianale began in 2005 as a passion project for beer lover Marco Piccoli. He saw the potential that Italian craft beer had to offer and from the start, he focused on creating beer that fits the strict definition of craft beer: made in small batches, laden with flavor, and marked by quality.

Piccoli has managed to create an entire line of of beers, ranging from rich porters to wheat beers to the iconic Panil Barriquée. In this beer, he uses a mix of 12 different malts, along with an Italian yeast strain personally chosen and developed by Piccoli to fully embrace classic Italian flavors, for a beer like no other.

Panil's Unique Flavor

The primary beer, Barriquée, is a strong ale that fuses the different flavors found in Belgian, German, and Italian beers – giving it a flavor profile all its own. The taste combines a fruity tartness from the fermentation process with the bitter, hoppy undertones that lager fans know and love. This is followed by a hint of molasses, with just enough sweet caramel in the finish to let the drinker know that it’s not just any craft beer they’re drinking.

It's easy to see why this craft beer is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The flavor is unique, compared to the common beers found in most any bar – but unique in a way that will draw a drinker back. The other beers that Marco Piccoli offers are equally as enjoyable. With their rich Italian heritage and distinct taste, one can be sure that their beers among the most unique craft beers out there.

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Where to Find Panil Beer

At the moment, the beers from Panil Birra Artigianale are still a bit of an unknown outside of Italy. The bottles have begun to make their way to the United States, but for such distribution to continue, drinkers need to support the brewery. There are some places in America where the beer can be sampled, most commonly these will be craft beer bars with an international tap list. Otherwise, the beers can be ordered online from specialty retailers.

The American beer scene has grown exponentially in recent years, and much of that is thanks to craft beer. The popularity the United States has seen with brewing is now being seen in other countries such as Italy, where brewers like Marco Piccoli are striving to make unique and delicious craft beer. With the help of beer enthusiast, craft beer in Italy can continue to grow – and beers like Panil Birra Artigianale can become a well-known craft beer to savor.

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