Birrificio Gaia the Craft Beers of Carate Brianza
In the heart of Brianza, in Carate Brianza, stands one of Italy’s most appreciated and innovative craft breweries: Birrificio Gaia. Founded with a passion for quality, experimentation, and respect for brewing tradition, Gaia has won over enthusiasts and critics with a range of beers spanning from classic German Lagers to innovative American IPAs, Belgian Ales, and exclusive Italian Grape Ale (IGA).
Every Gaia beer tells a story of craftsmanship, selected ingredients, and a production process that balances tradition and innovation. From the colorful cans that have become a trademark to collaborations with the wine world, Birrificio Gaia represents the excellence of Italian craft beer.
The Gaia Philosophy: Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation
Birrificio Gaia stands out for an approach that combines respect for classic styles with a desire to experiment. The choice to use cans instead of bottles is not just aesthetic: cans better protect the beer from light and oxidation, are more sustainable, and allow optimal preservation.
The brewery is also a pioneer of Italian Grape Ale, beers that incorporate grape must or pomace in production, creating a unique bridge between the worlds of beer and wine. This innovation has brought Gaia international recognition.
Lagers and Pilsners: German Tradition Reinterpreted
Diecarà - Bavarian Helles
A Munich-style Helles that balances light bread notes and fresh floral hops. Simple, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion.
Characteristics: Helles, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Bread, floral hops, refreshing
Pairings: Sausages, pretzels, Bavarian cuisine
Zidor - German Pils with Italian Touch
A German-style Pils with an Italian touch thanks to the blend of Perle, Saaz, and Rottenburger hops. More fragrant than average, with a distinctive character.
Characteristics: Pils, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Noble hops, fragrant, dry
Pairings: Fish, salads, fresh cheeses
Sunrise Project - New Zealand Lager
Combines the clean profile of a low-fermentation Lager with explosive aromas of Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hops (citrus and tropical fruit).
Characteristics: NZ Lager, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Citrus, tropical, clean
Pairings: Sushi, raw fish, Asian cuisine
Giargiana - Festbier for Oktoberfest
Created for Oktoberfest with German malts that offer notes of caramel, honey, and biscuit. Light body for easy drinkability.
Features: Festbier, 33cl, €3.60
Notes: Caramel, honey, biscuit
Pairings: Bavarian cuisine, roast chicken, cheeses
IPAs and Pale Ales: The Hoppy Explosion
Alice 2.0 - Award-Winning Hazy IPA
Alice 2.0 is a multi-award-winning Hazy IPA with concentrated aromas of lychee, pineapple, mango, and citrus. Available in four different can colors, it has become a brewery icon.
Features: Hazy IPA, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Lychee, pineapple, mango, citrus
Pairings: Fusion cuisine, spicy fish, fresh cheeses
UD-40 - Fragrant New England IPA
A fragrant NEIPA with aromas of citrus and tropical fruit and a slightly bitter finish. Hazy, soft, and incredibly drinkable.
Features: NEIPA, 33cl, €5.10
Notes: Citrus, tropical, hazy
Pairings: Gourmet hamburgers, Tex-Mex cuisine, aged cheeses
Azz - Double IPA with Six Hops
A bold Double IPA that uses six types of hops for a complex dance of aromas and bitterness. For those who love hops without compromise.
Features: DIPA, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Six hops, complex, bitter
Pairings: Grilled meats, BBQ, spicy cheeses
Aradia - IPA with Caramel Base
An IPA with a caramel malt base supporting intense aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, and resinous notes.
Features: IPA, 33cl, €4.20
Notes: Caramel, citrus, tropical, resinous
Pairings: Pizza, Italian cuisine, cheeses
Zio Sam - American Pale Ale
An APA with American hops that are citrusy and resinous on a subtle caramel background. Balanced and easy to drink.
Features: APA, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Citrus, resin, caramel
Pairings: Hamburgers, wings, American cuisine
Domani Smetto - Session IPA
Pale yellow, low alcohol content, and very refreshing with tropical and citrus notes. Perfect for session drinking.
Features: Session IPA, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Tropical, citrus, light
Pairings: Appetizers, salads, light cuisine
Grulla - White IPA
A soft White IPA with a significant wheat component, with notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and resin.
Features: White IPA, 33cl, €5.00
Notes: Wheat, tropical, citrus
Pairings: Fish, seafood, salads
Belgian Ale and Strong Ale: Belgian Tradition
Yokai - Belgian Specialty with Nepalese Berry
Yokai is a blonde Belgian beer enriched with a wild Nepalese berry that adds citrusy and peppery notes to the traditional aromas of banana and peach.
Characteristics: Belgian Specialty, 33cl, €3.52
Notes: Banana, peach, citrus, pepper
Pairings: Asian cuisine, blue cheeses, white meats
Boomer - Trappist Tripel
A Belgian Tripel using Trappist yeast for spicy notes and flavors of ripe yellow fruit. High alcohol but easy to drink.
Characteristics: Tripel, 33cl, €3.36
Notes: Spicy, yellow fruit, alcoholic
Pairings: Aged cheeses, braised meats, desserts
La Gorda - Full-bodied Strong Ale
A full-bodied Strong Ale with base malts, caramel, roasted notes, and oats, offering caramel and biscuit flavors.
Characteristics: Strong Ale, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Caramel, biscuit, oats
Pairings: Stews, braised dishes, aged cheeses
Double Clips - Spiced Witbier
A soft pale yellow Witbier with coriander, citrus, and spicy notes, with a slight wheat acidity.
Characteristics: Witbier, 33cl, €4.50
Notes: Coriander, citrus, spices
Pairings: Salads, fish, light cuisine
Dark Beers: Stout and Dark Ale
Fiol - Imperial Stout for Winter
Fiol is a pitch-black Imperial Stout with notes of cocoa, licorice, and roasted malts. Perfect for cold evenings.
Characteristics: Imperial Stout, 33cl, €5.30
Notes: Cocoa, licorice, roasted malts
Pairings: Chocolate desserts, blue cheeses, cigars
Other Special Styles
Baff - Bavarian Weissbier
A traditional Bavarian Weissbier with elegant aromas of banana and clove.
Characteristics: Weissbier, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Banana, clove
Pairings: Sausages, salads, Bavarian cuisine
Dazy - Anglo-American Golden Ale
An Anglo-American Golden Ale hybrid with delicate aromas of biscuit, citrus, and fresh grass.
Characteristics: Golden Ale, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Biscuit, citrus, fresh grass
Pairings: Chicken, salads, fresh cheeses
Ceeisa - English Best Bitter
A classic English session beer with low alcohol content (3.9%) and an elegant bitter finish.
Characteristics: Best Bitter, 33cl, €4.30
Notes: Malty, bitter, session
Pairings: Pub food, fish & chips, cheeses
Noelia - Christmas Ale
An intense red Christmas beer with orange peel, raisins, honey, and vanilla. Cans available in four colors.
Features: Christmas Ale, 33cl, €4.24
Notes: Orange, raisins, honey, vanilla
Pairings: Panettone, Christmas desserts, aged cheeses
Italian Grape Ale (IGA): The Bridge Between Beer and Wine
Vineyard - IGA with Barbera Must
Produced with Barbera grape must, it offers fruity tones of gooseberry, berries, and peach. A unique experience that combines beer and wine.
Features: IGA, 75cl, €14.10
Notes: Gooseberry, berries, peach
Pairings: Aged cheeses, cured meats, risottos
Mur.Mur - IGA with Orange Wine Grape Pomace
Created with orange wine grape pomace macerated during fermentation. Complex, vinous, and fascinating.
Features: IGA, 75cl, €14.10
Notes: Vinous, complex, orange wine
Pairings: Gourmet cuisine, blue cheeses, white meats
Cuvée Convivium - IGA with Chardonnay and Merlot
Produced with grape pomace from Chardonnay and Merlot. Dry and persistent with vinous notes of strawberry and tropical fruit.
Features: IGA, 75cl, €14.10
Notes: Strawberry, tropical, vinous
Pairings: Refined cuisine, DOP cheeses, red meats
How to Taste Gaia Beers
To start: Diecarà, Zidor, Giargiana - clean and accessible beers
To explore IPA: Alice 2.0, Aradia, Domani Smetto - from easy to complex
For Belgian lovers: Yokai, Boomer, Double Clips - tradition and innovation
For winter: Fiol, La Gorda, Noelia - warmth and complexity
For the unique experience: Vineyard, Mur.Mur, Convivium - the bridge between beer and wine
Why Choose Birrificio Gaia
Birrificio Gaia represents the excellence of Italian craft beer: consistent quality, continuous experimentation, and respect for tradition. From German Lager to American IPA, from Belgian Ale to exclusive Italian Grape Ale, Gaia offers a complete range for every palate.
The colorful cans have become a recognizable symbol, but it's the content that makes the difference: balanced, complex, and incredibly drinkable beers.
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