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Beer Village - September 5th to 7th in Via Macinaiola
RAPOLANO TERME -
From September 5th to 7th, 2025, the Beer Village, Italy's longest-running festival dedicated to international craft beer, returns to Rapolano Terme (SI), now in its nineteenth year.
Founded in 2006 as a meeting of Italian and Belgian friends united by a passion for traditional fermentations, the Village has evolved into one of Europe's leading beer events. Every year, it attracts enthusiasts, brewers, tasters, and the curious from all over Italy and abroad, offering a unique experience of conviviality, culture, and discovery.
Over 30 breweries from Italy and around the world
This year, the Village will once again host over 30 craft breweries from Belgium, the United States, Canada, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
International breweries include: Alefarm (Denmark), Messorem (Canada), Mikerphone Brewing (USA), Stigbergets Bryggeri (Sweden), Triple fff Brewery (UK), and Wide Street Brewing (Ireland).
From the heart of Belgium, home of historic breweries, will come notable names such as Brouwerij De Ranke, Brasserie de Blaugies, Brasserie de Cazeau, Brasserie de la Senne, De Dolle Brouwerij, De Dochter van de Korenaar, Den Hopperd, Brasserie Minne, Pellicle, and 't Hofbrouwerijke.
Italy will be represented by top-notch breweries such as: Birrificio Abruzzese, Calibro22 Taproom, Birra del Carrobiolo, La Diana, Kashmir Brewing, Mc77, Altotevere, Mudita, Olmaia, PicoBrew, Rurale, Schigibier, and La Stecciaia.
Guided Tastings and Sensory Journeys
Among the festival's most anticipated moments are the tastings led by Lorenzo "Kuaska" Dabove, Italy's leading beer expert. His workshops will offer in-depth insights into beer styles, complex fermentations, barrel aging, and unusual pairings.
New for 2025: "L'Itinerante con Simone Cantoni," a brewery tour designed for small groups of six. Each tour includes an introductory tasting of five select beers, with live commentary and direct interaction with the brewers.
Live Music, Beer Trekking, and Toscano Cigars
The Village will be enlivened by live music and DJ sets on Friday and Saturday evenings. Nature lovers will enjoy the traditional Beer Trekking, a hike through the hills that ends directly at the festival.
There will also be plenty of food options, with a selection of local and international street food, and an area dedicated to the Friends of Toscano, with guided cigar and beer tastings.
Camping Area and Services
A free camping area will be open throughout the festival, just steps from the Water Park, equipped with restrooms and showers.
Entrance to the Village is free, while tastings and workshops require the purchase of tokens and a personalized glass, or reservations.
All details can be found in the update posts or at www.villaggiodellabirra.com