Birragustando
The craft beer park in Montenero d'Orcia
About Birragustando
Birragustando, the craft beer festival in the Maremma
Every summer, the small village of Montenero d'Orcia, a hamlet of Castel del Piano in the province of Grosseto, becomes the beating heart of Italian craft beer for an entire weekend. Birragustando is a food and wine event created to celebrate quality brewing culture: the historic center of the town turns into a true beer park, where visitors can stroll between tap stands, discover producers from every region of Italy, and sample a variety of labels, ranging from classic styles to experimental brews.
A journey through breweries, taste, and territory
The festival format blends a passion for craft beer with a love for good food and the local area. Alongside the brewery stands, you will find food trucks offering creative street food, specifically designed to pair perfectly with the tastings. The location of Montenero d'Orcia, overlooking the Val d'Orcia and nestled in the landscape of Mount Amiata, provides a unique scenic frame: you can eat and drink while gazing out over the Tuscan hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Music, workshops, and beer culture
Birragustando is about more than just tasting. The evenings continue with live music and DJ sets that keep the village squares buzzing until late at night, while during the day, there are plenty of activities for children and families. Particularly popular are the tasting workshops led by industry experts and journalists, sensory training sessions, and meetings dedicated to enthusiasts and homebrewers, making the festival a true deep dive into brewing culture.
A village to discover
The event is the perfect opportunity to visit Montenero d'Orcia, an ancient Amiata village with a historic center, monuments, and churches to explore on foot. Organized by the Pro Loco of Montenero d'Orcia with the help of numerous local volunteers, Birragustando has become a highly anticipated date on the summer calendar of the Maremma and Val d'Orcia, attracting thousands of visitors from across Tuscany and beyond every year.
Birragustando — edition 2026
Birragustando 2026 — 12th Edition
From July 10 to 12, 2026, Montenero d'Orcia (Castel del Piano, Grosseto) hosts the twelfth edition of Birragustando, the craft beer park. As per tradition, the village's historic center will welcome tap stands from breweries across Italy, food trucks with creative street food, evenings of live music and DJ sets, and spaces dedicated to tasting workshops.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the list of participating breweries, musical events, and schedules, will be published by the Pro Loco of Montenero d'Orcia in the weeks preceding the event. For updates, please refer to the official Pro Loco channels.
Programme Birragustando 2026
The detailed program for the 12th edition will be announced by the Pro Loco of Montenero d'Orcia in the weeks leading up to the event. Based on previous editions, the festival spans three days (from Friday to Sunday) featuring craft brewery tap stands, street food stalls, tasting workshops led by industry experts, live music, and evening DJ sets, as well as entertainment for families and children.
Highlights Birragustando 2026
- Selected craft breweries from all over Italy
- Food trucks with creative street food
- Tasting workshops led by experts
- Live music and evening DJ sets
- Scenic setting overlooking the Val d'Orcia
Prices Birragustando 2026
Practical information — Birragustando
Location
Birragustando takes place in the historic center of Montenero d'Orcia, a hamlet of Castel del Piano (GR), in the Mount Amiata and Val d'Orcia area.
How to get there
By car: from Grosseto, take the SS223 and the provincial roads towards Amiata; from Siena, follow the Cassia road and the Val d'Orcia route. The nearest train stations are on the line towards Grosseto, from where you can continue by car. A free camping area is available for overnight stays during the event.
Admission
Admission to the event is generally free; beers and food specialties can be purchased at the stands. Tasting workshops may require booking.
Contacts
Pro Loco Montenero d'Orcia — tel. +39 347 244 2395 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Birragustando
Centro storico di Montenero d'Orcia