Shire Brewing, the Porciano brewery with 20 craft beers
There is a brewery in the heart of Ciociaria, in Porciano (FR), that has built one of the broadest and most coherent catalogs in the Italian craft scene. It is called Shire Brewing, and produces over 20 beers covering practically every brewing style: German Lagers, British Ales, IPAs, Porters, imperial Stouts, Gose, and Sour. A brewery for those who want to explore, not just drink.
From today, the entire Shire Brewing range is available on Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
About Shire Brewing
Shire Brewing was born in Porciano, in the province of Frosinone, with a clear vision: to make technically solid beers across a range of styles that few Italian breweries dare to tackle. From German and Czech-inspired bottom-fermented beers to British-style ales, from hop-forward IPAs to dark Stouts and contemplative beers. Each beer has a clear stylistic identity and a care for food pairings evident in the product sheets.
IPAs and Pale Ales
J.Cook — IPA | 6.8% ABV | €6.20
The flagship IPA: deep golden color, tropical fruit and citrus profile, robust structure. Ideal with spicy dishes, grilled meats, fish & chips, and pizza. Serve at 8–10°C in a tulip or teku glass.
Second Skin — West Coast IPA | 6.5% ABV | €5.90
Clean and precise West Coast IPA: citrusy, tropical, with a clear bitterness and dry finish. Pairings: raw salmon, blue fish, tacos, hamburgers, white game meats. Serve at 8–10°C.
Green River — Session IPA Gluten Free | 4.6% ABV | €5.80
Shire's certified Gluten Free Session IPA: bright golden yellow color, notes of pine, resin, and tropical fruit. Low alcohol, highly drinkable. Pairings: gourmet hamburgers, tacos, spicy pizza, spiced chicken wings, aged cheeses. Serve at 6–9°C.
Lagers and bottom-fermented beers
Žatec — Pilsner | 4.8% ABV | €5.40
Inspired by the Czech tradition of Žatec, the city of Saaz hops: herbal, cereal, with a clean and sharp bitterness. Serve at 6–8°C. Pairings: medium-aged cheeses, cured meats, omelets, summer salads, mixed fried dishes.
Gelbe Strasse — Lager | 5.0% ABV | €5.50
Golden Lager with notes of bread, honey, and flowers. Smooth and flowing, ideal for any occasion. Serve at 4–6°C. Pairings: club sandwich, savory pies, white pizzas, fresh cheeses.
Decumano Est — Lager | 4.7% ABV | €5.50
Golden and easy-drinking Lager with a bready, honeyed, and floral profile. Serve at 4–6°C. Pairings: french toast, savory pies, mild cheeses, Caesar salad, cheese focaccia.
Matka — Dark Lager | 5.0% ABV | €5.60
The dark Lager of the catalog: notes of roasted, chocolate, and herbal. Dark color, bottom-fermented. Serve at 6–8°C. Pairings: lamb meats, chocolate desserts, creamy cheeses, mushroom risotto, tiramisu.
Der Baumelf — Märzen | 5.7% ABV | €5.70
Amber Lager inspired by Bavarian style: toasted, caramelized, with floral notes. Full-bodied structure and great for meals. Serve at 6–8°C. Pairings: saffron risotto with sausage, pappardelle with ragù, rotisserie chicken, pork meats, grilled skewers.
Raus Giovenca — Rauchbier | 5.0% ABV | €5.90
The most unusual beer in the range: an amber Rauchbier Lager with a bold and persistent profile. For adventurous palates. Serve at 8–10°C. Pairings: aged cheeses, flavorful cured meats, lard, carbonara, amatriciana, grilled meats.
Profanator — Doppelbock | 7.8% ABV | €5.80
The most structured Bock: deep amber, honeyed, toasted, and fruity. 7.8% ABV with a full-bodied and balanced structure. Serve at 8–10°C in a mug. Pairings: aged cheeses, cured meats, carbonara, amatriciana, pizzocheri, pork shank, red meats, game, chocolate desserts.
The British Ale
Ecbert — Bitter | 4.0% ABV | €5.60
The classic English Bitter: deep golden color, biscuity, fruity, hazelnut notes, and a clean bitterness. Serve at 10–12°C in an English pint. Pairings: legume soups, carbonara, tuna, red pizzas, stews, sheep cheeses, chocolate desserts.
Brea — English Pale Ale | 4.1% ABV | €5.50
Herbal and floral British Pale Ale with delicate bitterness. Serve at 10–12°C. Pairings: pasta with pesto, white meats, white fish, fresh cow cheeses, margherita pizza, buffalo mozzarella.
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Tommy Gun — Bitter | 3.9% ABV | €5.80
The lightest and most drinkable Bitter: herbal, citrusy, with a lively bitterness. Serve at 10–12°C. Pairings: cereal soups, asparagus, pasta with pesto, white meats, white fish, margherita pizza.
Macclesfield — Dark Mild | 3.5% ABV | €5.40
The lightest beer in the catalog: an English Dark Mild with notes of roasted, fruity, cappuccino, and chocolate. 3.5% ABV, smooth and accessible. Serve at 10–12°C. Pairings: lamb meats, chocolate desserts, creamy cheeses, oysters, mushroom risotto, tiramisu.
Ultimo Focolare — Strong Ale | 7.5% ABV | €5.40
The most structured British Ale: dark brown color, notes of caramel, toffee, dried fruit, and hazelnut. 7.5% ABV, enjoy slowly at 12–14°C. The beer for cold seasons. Pairings: pumpkin tortelli, pumpkin risotto, aged cheeses, meat pie, stewed red meats, Christmas desserts.
The Snatch — Strong Bitter | 8.0% ABV | €5.00
A British Ale with a deep golden color and 8% ABV: caramelized, bitter, with a structure that surprises for its strength. Serve at 10–12°C. Pairings: meat pasta with red sauce, stewed meats, grilled meats, aged cheeses, shortcrust desserts.
The Porter, the Stout, and the Sour
Selassié Coffee Porter — Coffee Porter | 5.1% ABV | €5.70
A dark brown Coffee Porter with notes of cappuccino, fruity, chocolate, and a touch of roasted. Smooth and enveloping. Serve at 10–12°C in an English pint. Pairings: lamb meats, chocolate desserts, creamy cheeses, tiramisu, mushroom risotto, beef stew.
Spancil Hill — Dry Stout | 4.2% ABV | €5.40
Shire’s dry Stout: dark color, toasted and bitter notes. Light and drinkable despite the color. Serve at 10–12°C. Pairings: crostini with stracciatella and anchovy, fresh and blue cheeses, oysters, hamburgers, chocolate cakes, tiramisu.
How Fortunate The Man With None — Imperial Stout | 11.0% ABV | €7.90
The most extreme beer in the catalog: a black Russian Imperial Stout with notes of roasted coffee, chocolate, liqueur, sweetness, and vanilla. 11% ABV to be savored slowly at 15–18°C in a balloon glass. A meditation beer, for cold seasons, special occasions. Pairings: brownies, venison stew, chocolate fondant, very strong blue cheeses, tiramisu, chocolate cakes.
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Salz Und Zweifel — Gose | 4.5% ABV | €5.80
Shire’s Gose: salt and lemon upfront, lively lactic acidity, thirst-quenching and refreshing. Ideal as a summer aperitif. Serve at 6–8°C. Pairings: raw fish, oysters, ceviche, seafood salads, fresh cheeses and burrata, grilled vegetables, tartare and carpaccio.
Which to choose? The quick guide
| If you are looking for… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Intense and tropical IPA | J.Cook |
| Precise West Coast IPA | Second Skin |
| Gluten Free IPA | Green River |
| Czech Pilsner | Žatec |
| Smoked Lager | Raus Giovenca |
| Structured Bock | Profanator |
| Classic English Bitter | Ecbert or Tommy Gun |
| Winter Strong Ale | Ultimo Focolare |
| Coffee Porter | Selassié |
| Meditation Imperial Stout | How Fortunate The Man With None |
| Summer Gose | Salz Und Zweifel |
Order Shire Brewing beers on Maltese
The entire Shire Brewing range is available on Maltese with shipping across Italy in 24–48h. Over 20 craft beers from Ciociaria, for every style and occasion.
