La Birra di Meni: from bricks to barley
I’m Domenico Francescon, a builder by trade and “Meni” to my friends. Back in the 1980s, purely by chance I came across a book on beer-making and started experimenting. Raw materials were difficult to get at that time, and so I had to malt my own barley, pick my own wild hops together with my wife Ornella and use shop-bought brewer’s yeast, the kind used for making breads and cakes. Francescon Domenico
After a number of failed attempts, a little more practice and the possibility of purchasing the right raw materials came the first hint of success.
At first, my equipment was made up of a couple of pans and a gas ring, but they suited the purpose at the time. Then, some friends of mine who liked the beer that I had produced after so much perseverance, contributed to improving the process by helping me design and build a boiler with an electric motor for mixing the malt. In the meantime, I attended a technical-management course at the University of Udine to deepen my knowledge of the subject. I then built a small refrigerator for the fermentation and the beer came out perfect.
Happy with my results and with the support of all those who appreciated my beer, together with my sons Romano and Giovanni, I built my brewery and left the building trade for good.
EQUIPMENT
- Steam boiler system
- Fermenters
- Mixers
- Refrigeration systems
- Bottling machine
- Labeling machine
Maximum production capacity:
600 HECTOLITERS / YEAR
CUSTOM BEER FOR THIRD PARTIES
In addition to producing products under the ‘La Birra di Meni’ brand, our craft brewery also produces bespoke beers for third parties on request.
Over time, local producers of raw materials, bars and restaurants have entrusted our expert hands with custom beers to offer to their clients.
CUSTOM LABELS
For special occasions or corporate events, you can request bottles with original labels, fully customised with logos, designs, photographs, or stylised graphics.
Custom labeling can vary in quantity, from a single bottle to an entire production batch.
COME AND VISIT US
We offer a guided tour of the craft brewery with a presentation by the owner.
Beer tasting and a light buffet are also available.
Call or write to book a tour!
