For those who are enthusiastic about beer, beyond styles and patterns, Franconia – a historic area comprised of 2 districts of the Land of Bavaria, in southern Germany – inhabits an unique location: well-known for being the geographical location with the greatest concentration of developing activities worldwide, holds not just the worldwide record of over 3 hundred breweries in a little area – beginning with the city of Bamberg, thought about the capital of German craft beer, with over 10 breweries for simply 70 thousand residents – however likewise a typical per capita intake of all things: over 300 liters of beer annually, compared to around 30 in Italy.
Above all, some famous beers are born in regional microbreweries, frequently from centuries-old “dishes” bied far from dad to boy and based upon uncommon and important malts and hops. The mix of methods, understanding and active ingredients triggers distinct designs and apparent items (and extremely uncommon, offered the little amounts) such as Rauchbier – beers with a common smoky fragrance and specific malting – and Kellerbier, the so-called “cellar beers” maintained in the barrels kept in the underground tunnels of the 7 hills of Bamberg with a specific procedure which, in the lagering stage, includes the release of co2 in order to prevent its surge, and triggers “flat” however strong beers, with a significant hop.
These are items that are practically items of praise and extremely searched for by Italian lovers, who – if they are not able to go to the location – have an important point of referral above all in Rome: Ma che Siete Venuti a Fa, the popular and incredibly necessary Trastevere dining establishment of Emanuele Colonna. A terrific lover of the Franconian developing scene and author of the book Birra in Franconia, the Roman publican (however with German origins on his mom’s side), thanks to his relationships with lots of manufacturers, often has some good items originating from Bamberg and the surrounding location on his radar, and has actually just recently begun the BierKultur Task with which it likewise imports a number of rarer labels into Italy. It is he who has actually chosen – as constantly – all the beers that will exist at the 8th edition of the FrankenBierFest, the occasion that he arranges together with Publigiovane Eventi to raise awareness of the fantastic Franconian developing culture (a couple of names amongst the breweries present with their items: Heller-Trum Schlenkerla, Griess, Hummel, Spezial, Knoblach And beneficial news for city transportation season ticket holders: the Metrebus Card entitles you to a token legitimate for a complimentary tasting). As in previous editions, the Limonaia of Vacation home Torlonia will host, from 12 to 14 April, what has actually ended up being an important occasion on the Roman scene. However there will be no lack of news.
” This year, to inform the fact, we concentrated on even smaller sized entities than normal, consisting of some community breweries that produce beer just two times a year in systems from the start of the last century”, describes Colonna. “We likewise entered contact with brand-new beer jobs that make the Franconian scene alive and which, while staying conventional, bring a breath of development”. Moreover, at Rental Property Torlonia, you will likewise have the ability to discover different gastronomic specializeds of the location – consisting of frankfurters, schnitzel with kartoffelsalat, pretzels and apple strudel – ready according to the common dishes of the Gäststatte, the inns that frequently emerge within the little breweries household dining establishment where the beers are accompanied by conventional regional meals.
A see to the occasion in the gorgeous Roman park not far from Porta Pia will permit you to take a “virtual” walk through the Franconian towns and the streets of Bamberg, immersing yourself in the Bavarian environment thanks to beer and food tastings and the photographic exhibit which informs of its usages, custom-mades and folklore, maybe offering the chance to prepare a genuine journey to southern Germany.
