Metodo Benedettino
A fragrant, perfumed, and aromatic beer. Unique in its brewing method.
In the 17th century, in France, Benedictine monks developed and refined the techniques of bottle refermentation, essential for achieving natural carbonation and a persistent head.
The monks followed a strict monastic rule based on silence and contemplation, but also on manual labour, in accordance with the Rule of Saint Benedict: “Ora et labora” — Pray and work. They sustained themselves through donations and bequests, as well as through the trade of food and goods produced within the monasteries: cheeses, bread, wood, fabrics and garments, but also alcoholic beverages, including their beer.
The monks followed a strict monastic rule based on silence and contemplation, but also on manual labour, in accordance with the Rule of Saint Benedict: “Ora et labora” — Pray and work. They sustained themselves through donations and bequests, as well as through the trade of food and goods produced within the monasteries: cheeses, bread, wood, fabrics and garments, but also alcoholic beverages, including their beer.
A magical encounter.
The Method
A truly distinctive beer, born from the magical encounter of two special elements: the grapes of Terre De La Custodia and the malt of Mastri Birrai Umbri beer.
An ancient method.
From past to present
Produced with simple, genuine ingredients, unfiltered and unpasteurised, the beer continued to mature even after bottling and improved with ageing.
The monks later developed and refined the techniques of bottle refermentation — an essential process.
The monks later developed and refined the techniques of bottle refermentation — an essential process.
The tradition continues
Silence and waiting.
To create Evoca and Vinea, the two Benedictine Method beers by Mastri Birrai Umbri, we still use the same method: at the end of the first fermentation of the wort, known as alcoholic fermentation or primary fermentation, selected yeasts are added for bottle refermentation, together with a sugar blend that serves as nourishment.
Benedictine Method.
Two unique beers
Evoca and Vinea are the result of precious time: their flavour evolves, matures, and grows richer, with every sip telling a journey of care, selection, and harmony.
Discover them. Listen to them. Let yourself be surprised by a method that has travelled through the centuries to reach you today.
Discover them. Listen to them. Let yourself be surprised by a method that has travelled through the centuries to reach you today.