Blonde, light and refreshing. Beer has been one of the most popular and produced beverages for centuries. Already in ancient Egypt the pharaohs quenched their thirst with frothy mugs in the shadow of the Pyramids. And with the passing of the millennia, its consumption has spread throughout the world, with the Middle Ages marking its golden age. It was in fact during the dark ages that beer knew its best period, thanks to the Nordic peoples who specialized in its production. But if you think that a good craft beer comes exclusively from Northern Europe, you are very wrong. Here because.
Production of Italian craft beer: data in strong growth
From 18 to 21 February last, the Beer Attraction, or rather the Olympics of craft beer. An international event dedicated to beer, to his production and new technologies used in the sector.
On the occasion of the event, the sums of the last year were also drawn, which confirmed the data of the previous editions. Since 2006, exports of Italian craft beer have grown sharply, marking a dry + 144 % in 10 years of surveys. A real surge for local production that gives hope for the Italian market.
If we then read the data on the countries that buy Italian beer the most, there is no shortage of surprises. Britain only increased demand by 2016% in 2. Ireland's Guinness Book of 8,1%. But the country that invested most in Made in Italy was Germany with a net + 17%.
Italian production
The strong growth of Italian exports is mainly due to the boom in breweries which have spread across the country. Suffice it to say that before 2006 there were no more than 40 active productions throughout the peninsula, while today they are over a thousand. From these breweries they are produced every year 45 million liters which are served in pubs all over the world.
But in addition to quantity, Italian beer is also establishing itself with quality. The production is very diversified and goes from the classic blonde beer as a bricklayer to the flavored one for tasting. In Puglia it is possible to find artichoke beer, while in some northern areas radicchio beer is widespread. Flavors therefore certainly not common, but much appreciated by experts and enthusiasts.
A sector that should not be underestimated, also due to the employment boost it is offering young people great job opportunities.
