From Hop to Glass: Inside Birrificio Martesana

CERNUSCO SUL NAVIGLIO BREWERY FIELD GUIDE

From Hop to Glass: Inside Birrificio Martesana

A guided, 90-minute brewery visit in Cernusco sul Naviglio that walks you through the craft‑beer process with an expert brewmaster and finishes with an on‑site tasting.

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From Hop to Glass: Inside Birrificio Martesana.

Duration
1 ora e 30 minuti
Location
Cernusco sul Naviglio
Operator
Milano Drinks Factory S.r.l.
Category
Brewery
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Dal luppolo al bicchiere: the Visita Guidata al Birrificio Martesana is an intimate, guided look at craft beer production in Cernusco sul Naviglio. Led by an expert brewmaster, the experience moves through machinery and fermentation, lets visitors handle core ingredients and closes with a curated tasting of house beers in a convivial setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BREWMASTER

Guided by an expert

An experienced brewmaster leads the visit, sharing technical steps, curiosities and the passion behind each beer.

THE INGREDIENTS

Touch, smell and learn

Visitors can handle hops, malt and other essential ingredients to understand the sensory building blocks that make each beer distinct.

THE TASTING

Behind‑the‑scenes tasting

The tour culminates with an exclusive tasting of the brewery’s finest beers, served where they are produced for a direct encounter with aromas and flavors.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

Over ninety minutes you move from orientation to production floors, pausing at ingredient tables and fermentation tanks, all under the guidance of a brewmaster; the arc of the visit is educational and hands‑on, ending in an on‑site tasting that ties process to palate.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits — and the key restriction to know.

1
Curious beer loversIdeal for those who want a technical but accessible tour of brewing and a guided tasting experience.
2
Families with childrenThe guided visit is open to all ages, making it suitable for families, though minors will not partake in alcoholic tastings.
3
Non‑drinkers and designated driversNon‑drinking participants may join the visit and observe the tasting but will not participate in the alcoholic tasting portion reserved for adults.
4
First‑time visitors to craft breweriesA measured, expert‑led introduction to brewing processes and ingredients — accessible for beginners and informative for enthusiasts.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The visit lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Meeting point

Meeting takes place at Birrificio Martesana.

What to bring

No specific gear requirements are provided in the trip information.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the visit last?

The guided visit and tasting run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where do we meet the group?

The meeting point is Birrificio Martesana in Cernusco sul Naviglio.

Is the tasting included?

Yes — the experience concludes with an exclusive tasting of the brewery’s beers.

Are there any age restrictions?

The visit is open to all ages, but the tasting is reserved for participants aged 18 and over in accordance with current regulations.

Can children attend the visit?

Yes; children may join the guided tour, though they are not eligible to participate in the alcoholic tasting.

Will I be able to handle ingredients during the tour?

Yes — the visit includes hands‑on opportunities to touch and smell hops, malt and other essential ingredients.