# Italian craft beer festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-craft-beer-festivals
> Updated: 2026-09-08T06:59:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The eleventh edition of the Bolle di Malto craft beer festival was held in Biella from August 30 to September 7, 2026. The event featured breweries, workshops, concerts, and street food.

Participants included Birrificio 4 Mori from Guspini, which operates from a converted power plant in the Montevecchio mining complex. The brewery utilizes product names such as ‘Pozzo 16’, ‘Pozzo 9’, ‘Pozzo 5’, and ‘Pozzo 3’ to reflect its industrial and mining heritage.

The festival recorded 150,000 attendees over five days. While rooted in artisanal beer, the event has expanded to integrate gastronomy, culture, music, science, and innovation. Co-organizer Raffaele Abbattista noted that the festival’s growth is measured by its ability to foster relationships and connect different sectors, including entrepreneurship and sustainability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Bolle di Malto festival attracts 150,000 attendees

The Bolle di Malto festival drew 150,000 attendees during its eleventh edition, expanding its focus from artisanal beer to include culture, gastronomy, and innovation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolle-di-malto-festival-attracts-150000-attendees

### 2026-09-04: Biella to host Bolle di Malto craft beer festival

The Bolle di Malto craft beer festival returns to Biella in late 2026, featuring participants like Birrificio 4 Mori, which operates out of a converted Sardinian mining site.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biella-to-host-bolle-di-malto-craft-beer-festival

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