{"id":240,"date":"2026-02-18T18:12:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labirradimeni.it\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2026-03-09T18:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:01:01","slug":"craft-brewery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labirradimeni.it\/eng\/craft-brewery\/","title":{"rendered":"Craft Brewery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Craft Brewery<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>
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La Birra di Meni: from bricks to barley<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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I\u2019m Domenico Francescon, a builder by trade and \u201cMeni\u201d 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\u2019s yeast, the kind used for making breads and cakes. Francescon Domenico
\nAfter a number of failed attempts, a little more practice and the possibility of purchasing the right raw materials came the first hint of success.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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EQUIPMENT<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Steam boiler system<\/li>\n
  • Fermenters<\/li>\n
  • Mixers<\/li>\n
  • Refrigeration systems<\/li>\n
  • Bottling machine<\/li>\n
  • Labeling machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Maximum production capacity:<\/strong>
    \n600 HECTOLITERS \/ YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    CUSTOM BEER FOR THIRD PARTIES<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    In addition to producing products under the \u2018La Birra di Meni\u2019 brand, our craft brewery also produces bespoke beers for third parties on request.<\/p>\n

    Over time, local producers of raw materials, bars and restaurants have entrusted our expert hands with custom beers to offer to their clients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    CUSTOM LABELS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    For special occasions or corporate events, you can request bottles with original labels, fully customised with logos, designs, photographs, or stylised graphics.<\/p>\n

    Custom labeling can vary in quantity, from a single bottle to an entire production batch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

    COME AND VISIT US<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    We offer a guided tour of the craft brewery with a presentation by the owner.<\/p>\n

    Beer tasting and a light buffet are also available.<\/p>\n

    Call or write to book a tour!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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