On Sunday 29th June, La Locanda welcomed guests to A Tutta Birra!, an immersive five-course dinner and craft beer tasting celebrating the passion of Piedmont’s ANIMA brewery.
The evening opened with house-made beer bread, served simply with Calabrian extra virgin olive oil and sea salt from Trapani. From there, each dish showcased Agrichef Maurizio’s inventive use of beer as a true ingredient. Mussels steamed with Isabella Blonde Ale offered a bright, citrus start, followed by gnocchetti with Tuscan sausage, radicchio and the malt-rich Mozart Amber Ale.
Guests then enjoyed Ribble Valley pork fillet in a Dante Red Ale reduction, a bold, warming main with perfectly balanced hops. For dessert, a soft pear cake infused with Leonardo Blonde Ale preceded Newton-infused chocolate truffles with acacia honey, a sweet finale full of depth.
As the evening unfolded, guests were treated to the relaxed summer sounds of the Alfresco Duo. With Ian Procter’s soulful vocals and Richard Zahler’s melodic Spanish guitar, the music created the perfect atmosphere for a joyful, lingering experience of Italian hospitality.
With every plate and pour, this event embodied our belief that true hospitality tells a story and the response was incredible. If you missed it, watch this space. There’s more to come.
