Our History
since 2007 the most awarded Italian brewery in the world
foundation of the brewery
FIRST AWARDS
BARRELS AND barriqueS
a year of success
the year of records
new prizes and foundations
In 2012, we won other awards: 4 medals from Birra dell’Anno competition; a Silver medal for Viaemilia at World Beer Cup; a Bronze at European Beer Star; Winterlude first place at Italian Craft Beer Championship. We were still growing in export volumes when we started working in the new warehouse.
THE BREWERY IN SORAGNA
We have inaugurated part of the new headquarters, where the administrative and logistic departments are still operating. The 2013 awards were many and different. Birre dell’Anno awarded us with three Bronzes, a Silver and a Gold for La Luna Rossa. At Brussels Beer Challenge we won two Gold medals and a Silver one; two Gold medals and two Bronzes at European Beer Star. The brewery reached 90 wooden barrels destined for the refining of special beers.
export TO THE STARS
SORAGNA HERE WE BREW!
THE ENTRY INTO DUVEL MOORTGAT FAMILY
A progressive improvement in the quality of the beers began, resulting from the avant-garde new tools available in the new brewery. We participated in the major fairs, festivals and national and international events. At the end of the year, Duvel Moortgat acquired 35% of the shares of the brewery.
10TH ANNIVERSARY
a year of changing
ever closer to beerlovers
100% ducato
Duvel Moortgat acquires 100% of the shares of the brewery, while Giovanni Campari decide to leave the bewery. Eline Warrinnier takes his place as General Manager. The health emergency due to COVID-19 is a low blow to the growth that we are experiencing especially in the Horeca sector even if, on the other hand, we reach the sales record in large-scale distribution and Online Shop. In the meantime, the brewery's water purification and treatment plant is completed, a leap forward from the point of view of environmental issues.
rebranding
Freeride emerges as the flagship beer, followed by Viaemilia and Machete. Its popularity steadily rises, a conquest thanks to its unsurpassed quality and unmistakable taste. But it's not just Freeride that shines: 2021 is a year of growth and innovation, starting with a bold rebranding. We decide to refresh the brand, giving it a touch of elegance and contemporaneity, thus reflecting the evolution of its identity and mission. The new beers flood the market, each with its own personality and storytelling. The legendary Winterlude transforms into Paradox, maintaining its original recipe but with a touch of added alcoholic lightness. We introduce the new Bock Futura, which immediately captivates everyone with its enveloping character. We rediscover L'Ultima Luna 2009 Riserva Calvados E. Dupont, a treasure kept in the company's cellars, destined only for true connoisseurs. Tasting tours become a regular appointment for beer lovers.
not only ducato
In 2022, the Duvel Moortgat Group, of which the company has been part since 2017, entrusts us with the importation, distribution and promotion of some of its brands on the Italian market. This new expansion of the portfolio brings prestigious names such as Duvel, Vedett, Chouffe and Maredsous. Meanwhile, Ducato stands out once again at the World Beer Awards, taking home 5 new medals. Two new limited edition beers make their debut on the market. The first, California Star, created in collaboration with Firestone Walker, represents an innovative fusion of styles and flavors that captures the imagination of connoisseurs. The second, created on the occasion of the company's 15th anniversary, is Viaemilia XV Anniversario, an Imperial Pilsner that celebrates Ducato's glorious past and looks confidently towards the future.
NEW STYLE FOR BEERS IN RETAIL
In 2023, Birrificio del Ducato launches a major rebranding of the labels of beers intended for large-scale retail trade (GDO). The new line features a modern and captivating design, which visually reflects the value and quality of each beer. Ducato West Coast IPA receives the prestigious Cerevisia award, obtaining the gold medal, while Machete is recognized as the best Double IPA in the world, receiving another important recognition. Plus, we're adding three new medals, with Machete, Verdi and Freeride beers taking titles at the World Beer Awards.
