12 TIMES FORTE: FROM 4 TO 6 AUGUST THE FORTE BREWERY FESTIVAL RETURNS

The Brewery of Forte di Pietrasanta (Lucca) – celebrates its 12 years in 2023 and does so, as usual, by organizing a three-day party in the production site of the Brewery, in Pietrasanta, on the first weekend of August. Born in 2011, in the years in which the first experiences of craft beer production started in Italy, the Brewery has been appreciated over the years for its high quality - recognized by industry critics and awarded in Italy and in the world - constancy and recognizability of its creations, which stand out for their balance and classicism without losing a strong personality within the panorama of Italian craft beers. And from 4 to 6 August , the entire staff, led by Francesco Mancini , will bring together the many craft beer enthusiasts with numerous proposals, including guided tours of the production and tasting workshops conducted by Simone Cantoni and the landlord. Do not miss the delicious food proposals of the food trucks , live music and shows and of course the tasting of the beers of the Forte - including the party beer, the 12 times Forte - and of the guest breweries on tap ( Orzo Bruno, Brewfist , Small Clandestino Brewery, Brutòn). Arka23, the solidarity beer designed by Unionbirrai with the noble aim of supporting the population of the Emilia Romagna area seriously affected by the floods last May, is also being tasted on tap. The doors of the brewery will open at 17.00 and the program will end in the late evening. Entrance to the party is free.

PROGRAM Friday 4 17:00 Opening of plugs and food trucks 18:00 Guided tour of the production of the Birrificio del Forte 19:00 Tasting workshop: The pint and recycled cuisine. Tasting of four beers paired with four dishes of 'poor' gastronomy prepared by the Il Peposo restaurant. Conducted by Simone Cantoni, Francesco Mancini and Manuel di Gregorio. By reservation, cost €20 9.30 pm Guided tour of the Forte Brewery production 10.30 pm Live music with “BKR Be Kind Rewind” Saturday 5 5.00 pm Opening of taps and food trucks 6.00 pm Guided tour of the Forte Brewery production 19:00 Tasting workshop: Four shades of Pils Tasting of four variations of the queen among light beers. Conducted by Simone Cantoni and Francesco Mancini. By reservation, cost €15 9.30pm Guided tour of the Forte Brewery production 10.30pm Live music with “La Grande Onda” Sunday 6 5.00pm Opening of taps and food trucks 6.00pm Guided tour of the Forte Brewery production 7.00pm Tasting workshop: Cacio e pinta: fatal attraction Tasting of four beers paired with four cheeses from Podere al Carli. Conducted by Simone Cantoni, Francesco Mancini. and Monica Ferrucci. By reservation, cost €20 9.30pm Guided tour of the brewery of the Forte Brewery 10.00pm Live music with “Black in white”