Pils Pride Returns! The event dedicated to high-quality craft Pilsners is back for a very special 19th edition—the last before the milestone 20th anniversary in 2026, which… Well, expect something massive! The event will take place on May 10 and 11, 2025, at Birrificio Italiano pub in Lurago Marinone, located at 51 Via Castello.
Times:
Saturday May 10th - 3:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Sunday May 11th - 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What to expect:
- 26 great Italian and international Pilsners to enjoy
- Special timed pours of gravity cask Pilsners
- Exclusive “Brewer’s Tastings” on the treehouse terrace
- Live music to dance like crazy
- Birrificio Italiano’s kitchen with a brand-new char-grilled menu!
Special Events
Beyond the usual lineup of beers on tap, don’t miss these three highlights:
- The Blind Tasting: A Pils Pride classic! Experts compete to guess the names of 10 Pilsners for beer-themed prizes—and eternal glory!
- When: Sunday at 10 AM at the brewery’s facility (27 Via Marconi, Limido Comasco).
- Cost: €20 per person, includes a follow-up “Italian-style aperitif” with snacks and a beer tapped straight from the maturation tank.
- Booking required: Email gianni@birrificio.it with the subject line “Predegustazione Pils Pride.”
- Timed Gravity Barrel Pours: Each day, we’ll tap one (or more!) special gravity barrels filled with Birrificio Italiano Pilsners… There will be surprises. Follow our social media channels for pour times!
- Brewer’s Tastings on the Platano Terrace: On our treehouse terrace, guest brewers will showcase their Pilsners paired with local snacks. Limited to 15 participants per session. Access by reservation only. Follow our social media for updates on times, costs, and how to join!
The Special Corner
This year, the “Italian Pilsner” category debuted officially at the Great American Beer Festival—an honor for us and the entire Italian craft beer movement! To celebrate, we’re dedicating Pils Pride’s special corner to the breweries that won in this category.
Pils Pride 2025 Taplist
Birrificio Italiano – Tipopils, Extra Hop, Delia
Alder – Zelena
Antikorpo – Grommet
BiRen – Philippe
Busa dei Briganti – Eva K
50&50 – Manbassa
Croce di Malto – German Wave
Garlatti Costa – Flag
Jungle Juice –Ute
Lambrate – Montestella
Linfa – Reef
Mastino – 1291
Muttnik – Gagarin
Opperbacco – German Pils
Ritual Lab – Ritual Pils
Rurale – 405040
Sabino – Styx
Sguaraunda – Maya
Siren – Siren Pils
To Øl – 30 Days
Vertiga – Zazel
Wild Raccoon – Ragioniere, batti?
SPECIALE 2025: GABF MEDALISTS
Green Cheek – Zombi Shark Fight (lattine)
Sunriver Brewing Co. – Che Figata (lattine)
