Auf der Birsch

Experience a unique culinary hike
in Scena/Schenna near Merano/Meran:

a fixed event for beer lovers: on the Biersch

Enjoy regional beers and exquisite South Tyrolean specialities from hut to hut. Discover the diversity of the local art of brewing and let yourself be spoilt by the breathtaking landscape.

Here is an overview of the various stops: 
Gourmet hut no. 1 - The Gsteier hut

Here you will find the good Mendelbeer (small, fine brewery in the heart of the South Tyrolean Wine Road that has been brewing craft beer in Bavarian style since 2020) and the Gusthar brewery: (At home in the centre of the Ahrntal Valley, the brewery combines tradition, modernity and passion with sophistication). 

Pleasure hut no. 2 - The Ifinger hut

At the 2nd stop you will find the art of brewing with the highest standards and this year's Kubo beer winner from the Martinerhof in the Passeier Valley. (In South Tyrol's first hotel with an experience brewery, beers are brewed using exclusively organic ingredients).

As the 2nd craft beer specialist, the Viertel Bier brewery is on site. (A variety of flavours are brewed in Schabs, from traditional to experimental beers).

Gourmet hut no. 3 - The Leiten hut

Here you can sample exceptional beers from the Pfefferlechner microbrewery. The brewery from Lana not only brews classic beers, but is also particularly well-known for its wide range of non-alcoholic FREEDL beers.

Pleasure hut no. 4 - The Schnugger hut

Here you will find the good beers from Gassl Bräu. The brewery in Klausen focuses on consistency and cosiness with a combination of classic and seasonal beers.
The Hubenbauer is also one of the special breweries. The Buschenschank in the Eisack Valley not only brews beers, but also grows hops and barley

Gourmet hut no. 5 - The Taser hut

Here you can taste a special batch of beer. The pursuit of perfection and the freedom to express oneself come together in Bolzano and guarantee unmistakable flavour experiences.

The Pusterians are also represented.  
With Finix: Finix breaks somewhat with the German influence on the beer scene in South Tyrol and creates American-style beers in Bruneck.

An insider tip! 

Last but not least, the Greitererhof

Here you can sample various Forst specialities. As the largest private brewery in Italy, the brewery in Algund can look back on centuries of beer history.
The South Tyrolean cider creations are another special insider tip.  An up-and-coming scene in South Tyrol offers a delicious alternative to traditional aperitifs and alcoholic drinks with an innovative product.

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