Theresianer: 25 years of Italian brewing excellence, built from the vision of Martino Zanetti

Theresianer, whose Trieste lighthouse symbolises a ‘safe harbour’ for connoisseurs of good beer, is now a landmark on the international scene of high quality beer. This year it proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, a significant milestone rooted in the far-sighted intuition of its founder, Martino Zanetti. It was May 2000 when, in Nervesa della Battaglia, in the province of Treviso, this ambitious project came to life, driven by the desire to revive the rich Central European brewing tradition present in Trieste and to preserve the vitality of a centuries-old culture.

Thanks to his entrepreneurial vision, Martino Zanetti has been able to entrust the development of Theresianer beers to the skills of the most experienced master brewers, with the firm conviction that quality stems from the selection of excellent raw materials and continues in strict compliance with the best brewing traditions. At Theresianer, the watchword is ‘slow maturation’ because the timing of natural brewing is followed. In addition, unique ingredients are used for Theresianer beers: pure water, precious barley malt and hops, and selected yeasts. This selection-based approach combined with contemporary production and organisational processes and targeted distribution have enabled Theresianer to conquer the palate of enthusiasts, a success consistently backed by prestigious international awards. In the past 25 years, Theresianer has established itself as an excellence in the Italian brewing scene, with a track record of prestigious awards. The beers, with their distinctive personalities, have won top awards in the most important international and national competitions, including the title ‘Italian Brewery of the Year’ and Gold Medals for Premium Lager and Vienna at the recent New York International Beer Competition 2025, and the Gold Medal for Vienna at the Brussels Beer Challenge 2024, testifying to its stylistic adherence and unmistakable taste. In addition, there is the Cerevisia 2024 Award of Excellence for Bock and the Silver Medal for Theresianer Premium Pils at the European Beer Star.

This ever-growing list of achievements testifies to the care and passion that the Theresianer team devotes to creating unique and distinctive beers. Among the top products that have contributed to its success are the Vienna, an elegant interpretation of the style it refers to, and the Premium Pils, a perfect expression of its category, appreciated for its balance and freshness.
Theresianer’s commitment to high quality is also reflected in the Slow Brewing Certification, a prestigious award that attests to the superior taste of the beer and the rigorous ethics of its production, with periodic audits evaluating the product and process. A certification that is constantly updated, guaranteeing responsible production that respects natural maturation times and uses only the best raw materials.
Over the years, Theresianer has been able to innovate, offering limited-edition beers that interpret the tradition of seasonal beers, and has broadened its horizons with collaborations with prominent and prestigious figures in the Italian restaurant industry, creating unique synergies between haute cuisine and quality beer.

A further example of this vision is Theresianer Gin, a distillate that combines its established brewing tradition with gin, with hops as a distinctive ingredient.

Today Theresianer is a benchmark in the world of quality beer. A combination of tradition and innovation, a unique taste recognised and appreciated by the most discerning palates, developed from the farsightedness of Martino Zanetti, whose work has contributed significantly to the vitality of the entire Italian brewing industry.

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Theresianer: 25 years of Italian brewing excellence, built from the vision of Martino Zanetti

Theresianer, whose Trieste lighthouse symbolises a ‘safe harbour’ for connoisseurs of good beer, is now a landmark on the international scene of high quality beer. This year it proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, a significant milestone rooted in the far-sighted intuition of its founder, Martino Zanetti. It was May 2000 when, in Nervesa della Battaglia, in the province of Treviso, this ambitious project came to life, driven by the desire to revive the rich Central European brewing tradition present in Trieste and to preserve the vitality of a centuries-old culture.

Thanks to his entrepreneurial vision, Martino Zanetti has been able to entrust the development of Theresianer beers to the skills of the most experienced master brewers, with the firm conviction that quality stems from the selection of excellent raw materials and continues in strict compliance with the best brewing traditions. At Theresianer, the watchword is ‘slow maturation’ because the timing of natural brewing is followed. In addition, unique ingredients are used for Theresianer beers: pure water, precious barley malt and hops, and selected yeasts. This selection-based approach combined with contemporary production and organisational processes and targeted distribution have enabled Theresianer to conquer the palate of enthusiasts, a success consistently backed by prestigious international awards. In the past 25 years, Theresianer has established itself as an excellence in the Italian brewing scene, with a track record of prestigious awards. The beers, with their distinctive personalities, have won top awards in the most important international and national competitions, including the title ‘Italian Brewery of the Year’ and Gold Medals for Premium Lager and Vienna at the recent New York International Beer Competition 2025, and the Gold Medal for Vienna at the Brussels Beer Challenge 2024, testifying to its stylistic adherence and unmistakable taste. In addition, there is the Cerevisia 2024 Award of Excellence for Bock and the Silver Medal for Theresianer Premium Pils at the European Beer Star.

This ever-growing list of achievements testifies to the care and passion that the Theresianer team devotes to creating unique and distinctive beers. Among the top products that have contributed to its success are the Vienna, an elegant interpretation of the style it refers to, and the Premium Pils, a perfect expression of its category, appreciated for its balance and freshness.
Theresianer’s commitment to high quality is also reflected in the Slow Brewing Certification, a prestigious award that attests to the superior taste of the beer and the rigorous ethics of its production, with periodic audits evaluating the product and process. A certification that is constantly updated, guaranteeing responsible production that respects natural maturation times and uses only the best raw materials.
Over the years, Theresianer has been able to innovate, offering limited-edition beers that interpret the tradition of seasonal beers, and has broadened its horizons with collaborations with prominent and prestigious figures in the Italian restaurant industry, creating unique synergies between haute cuisine and quality beer.

A further example of this vision is Theresianer Gin, a distillate that combines its established brewing tradition with gin, with hops as a distinctive ingredient.

Today Theresianer is a benchmark in the world of quality beer. A combination of tradition and innovation, a unique taste recognised and appreciated by the most discerning palates, developed from the farsightedness of Martino Zanetti, whose work has contributed significantly to the vitality of the entire Italian brewing industry.

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