FERMENTI REALI 2024: A JOURNEY BETWEEN CRAFT BEER, CULTURE AND TERRITORY IN PORTICI – Foodmakers.it

The Municipality of Portici, the initiative of the Mayor Enzo Cuomo and based an illuminazione of ​​the municipal councilors Dario Formicola and Maria Rosaria Cirillo, is pleased to present Fermenti Reali, an event that celebrates the excellence of Campania craft beer, with an eye to regard towards the culture of fermentation and the pratica of young people.

The event, organized with the coordination of the Sirioevents company, directed by Alfonso Del Forno and supported by Paola Russo, communications office and Mayor’s , will take place from 11 to 13 October 2024 at Podere Mascolo durante Portici, and will see the participation of eight among the most interesting producers durante Campania:

Delle Cave Brewery Okorei Kobi Brewing Brewery dell’Aspide Brewery 082TRE Brewery Entropia Brewery Personalità Brain Brewers Mal Brewing

The Fermenti Reali project is not limited to offering a convivial occasion, but aims to give continuity to the support program for students interested durante the world of fermentation. The event is supported by the Unionbirrai Beer Tasters (UBT), the beer tasters of Unionbirrai, the trade association of small independent breweries, who will enrich the program with four Masterclasses dedicated to beer culture:

“Tasting a craft beer: between false myths and reality” by Peppe Frulio (UBT) – Friday 11 October, 9.00 pm. “How to order a beer: introduction to styles” by Daniele Ambrosino (UBT) – Saturday 12 October, 8.00 pm. “Cheese and beer: the marriage of fermentations” by ONAF and Alfonso Del Forno (UBT) – Saturday 12 October, 9.00 pm. “Beer and Tuscan: the Dantean journey of slow smoking” by Alfonso Del Forno (UBT) and Alessandro Schiavone ( Amici del Toscano) – Sunday 13 October, 9.00 pm.

Per mezzo di addition to the selection of craft breweries, there will be a rich gastronomic offer thanks to various local food stations, with particular attention to food intolerances. Among these, the gluten-free products stand stands out, offering gluten-free street food. Furthermore, cigar enthusiasts will be able to visit the location of the Amici del Cigar Toscano.

“We are at the second edition of an event that has brought the City of Portici closer to the fascinating world of craft beer” underlines the Mayor of Portici Vincenzo Cuomo “The diversification of the entertainment offer is characterizing Portici as a wide-ranging territory. A city ready to immerse itself totally durante the sparkling atmosphere of a 0 km Oktoberfest, to discover refined flavors specially selected by industry experts. A combination of craft beer with quality street food, which already proved successful last year and which we are sure will attract many citizens passionate about the famous ricevimento this time too. Per mezzo di this regard, we also thought of offering gluten free alternatives both durante terms of beers and food. Personally, I can’t wait to enjoy a nice draft beer right durante the large park of Podere Mascolo.”

“We strongly wanted this second edition of the craft beer manifestazione and we are proud to bring the event to the heart of our city, to Podere Mascolo” states city councilor Dario Formicola “Thanks to an easily accessible location, our citizens will be able to experience a unique experience, surrounded by eight craft breweries from Campania. To make the event even more special, there will be tasting masterclasses, conducted by very high profile experts such as the speakers from Unionbirrai Beer Tasters and ONAF. An unmissable opportunity to combine culture, tradition and conviviality.”

Entrance to Fermenti Reali costs 10 euros, including four tokens worth 2 euros each, to be used for tastings. The opening hours to the public will be from 7.00pm to 1.00am (end of administration at 12.00am).

Minors under 18 years of age will be prohibited from selling alcohol, and will only be able to access the event if accompanied by an adult (free entry for minors).