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Culture, service, and the art of beer

Menabrea Lab is the brainchild of the idea that quality lies not only in the product but also in how it is presented, served, and experienced.

Menabrea Lab is the training program through which Birra Menabrea cultivates and shares the culture of Italian beer, right where this story comes to life every day.
A program dedicated to industry professionals, designed to deepen knowledge, refine practical skills, and strengthen the bond between those who brew beer and those who serve it.

An immersive experience in beer culture.
Menabrea Lab is a comprehensive journey into the world of beer: from history to serving techniques, from informed tasting to the industry's future prospects.
Alongside theoretical training, significant emphasis is placed on hands-on experience and discussion to transform knowledge into real-world skills applicable every day at the bar or at the table.
The program has been designed in collaboration with Ad Horeca, a leading provider of Food & Beverage training, and takes place within the historic Biella brewery, the oldest in Italy still in operation.

From knowledge to action:
drafting as an art

At the heart of the Menabrea Lab is the art of serving beer, understood as a true act of mastery.
During the course, participants delve deeply into drafting techniques through guided drills.
They learn and practice four different drafting styles to understand how each movement affects:

Foam formation

Release of aromas

Taste perception

Final experience
in the glass

A journey of experience,
discussion, and practice

The days at the Menabrea Lab alternate between moments of discovery and learning. At the end of the program, a certificate of excellence is awarded, attesting to the skills developed and participation in a high-level educational experience.

Guided tour of the
brewery and the Me/Bo
Menabrea Botalla Museum

Guided tastings and product
knowledge

Hands-on exercises and
discussion sessions

In-depth insights into the
history of beer and Menabrea

Serving techniques
and cellar management

Final assessment
of acquired skills

A community of beer professionals

Menabrea Lab is also a meeting place. A space for dialogue among people who share a passion for the product, dedication to service, and a desire to grow.
The goal is to create a community of knowledgeable professionals who can promote Menabrea beer and, more broadly, Italian beer culture, with expertise, respect, and passion.

Where it all begins

Menabrea Lab takes place in Biella, at the heart of the Menabrea brewery. A place where the brewing tradition has been passed down for generations and continues to evolve, keeping quality, knowledge, and responsibility at the center.
It is here that beer culture takes shape every day.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A COMMUNITY
OF BEER PROFESSIONALS, UNITED BY A SHARED
COMMITMENT TO PRODUCT AND SERVICE

Proudly made in Biella since 1846

PHONE: +39 (0) 152522320 ADDRESS: VIA RAMELLA GERMANIN N.4 13900 BIELLA (BI) ITALY EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TELEFONO: 015.2522320 INDIRIZZO: VIA RAMELLA GERMANIN N.4 13900 BIELLA (BI) ITALIA EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Birra Menabrea spa p.iva IT01511760025 REA 143476 Registro Imprese 05062920151 Cap. Soc. 2.580.000 iv Societá a Socio Unico

Birra Menabrea spa p.iva IT01511760025 REA 143476 Registro Imprese 05062920151 Cap. Soc. 2.580.000 iv Societá a Socio Unico