La Molesta was founded in 2016, during an evening like many others, when ideas – and beers – flowed freely. Amid laughter and full glasses, a casual remark was enough:
“What if we tried to do it ourselves?”
That spark was the beginning of it all.
The first brews came to life in Santa Maria in Calanca, in the heart of a mountain village where time seems to pass more slowly. We set up our first system in a small cellar, with makeshift fermenters and a great desire to learn. Each brew was a new beginning, an exploration, a small step towards something of our own.
Over time, our passion became more concrete. We moved a few dozen meters away, still in Santa Maria, to a space more suited to our growth. There we installed a 300-liter system, which now allows us to produce with greater continuity and creativity.
Our beers are made from selected ingredients, pure spring water, and artisanal care that accompanies every stage of the process. Some have become staples, others are limited editions, born from collaborations, seasonal inspirations, or simply from the desire to experiment.
This is La Molesta: an independent microbrewery that produces authentic beers with personality, rooted in a territory that we love and that inspires us every day.
Discover the world of Molesta up close: we open the doors of our brewery to tell you our story, show you how our beers are made, and give you a unique experience surrounded by the aromas of hops and malt.
From a simple tasting to a half-day with the brewers, you can choose the package that suits you best:
Duration approx. 1h 30
Max. 8 people
On Saturdays
Welcome beer.
Brewery tour.
Explanation of processes.
Tasting of 4 beers.
Small accompanying snacks*.
Duration approx. 2h
max.
8 people
On Saturdays
Welcome beer.
Brewery tour.
Explanation of processes.
Tasting of 6 beers.
Platter of local cold cuts and cheeses*.
Duration approx. 4h
Max. 4 people
On Saturdays
Half-day participation in the brewing process and brewery activities.
Various tastings throughout the half-day.
Lunch with the brewers**.
Box of beer to take home.
*possibility to specify dietary requirements in advance (e.g., vegetarian/vegan/food intolerances)
**usually grilled, but the menu can also be changed here