Brasserie Pietra in Furiani - A leading name in Corsican craft beer
Why La Pietra Has Become a Staple of Corsican Beer
In 1992, a young couple—Dominique and Armelle Sialelli—decided to combine their love for Corsica with the creation of a craft Corsican beer, the first of its kind ever produced on the island.
La Pietra is the result of this project, which came to fruition in 1996. Its name refers to the village of Pietraserena, where Dominique is from. The brewery is located in Furiani near the stadium, where it now produces one of the island's best-known Corsican beers.
The Corsican chestnut beer that made Pietra famous
When the first Pietra was launched in 1996, its uniqueness lay in the use of Corsican chestnut flour, an iconic product of the island. Unlike many flavored beers, the chestnut is not used merely as a flavoring but as a genuine raw ingredient integrated into the brewing process. It contributes to the beer's structure, its amber color, its head, and its flavor profile.
This original recipe, combined with high-quality spring water and expert craftsmanship, has allowed Pietra to stand out in the brewing world. Having become a benchmark for Corsican chestnut beer, Pietra is now distributed far beyond the island and exported internationally.
Spring water at the heart of the brewing process
The family-owned business is located above the Acqua Bianca spring in Furiani, allowing it to benefit from the quality of its water—a fundamental criterion for brewing a good beer.
100% Artisanal Brewery
At Pietra, the team consists of professional master brewers who oversee every stage of production. The malt is converted into wort through the saccharification process before being fermented using yeasts selected by the brewery. Carried out on-site in its own yeast room, this essential step ensures consistent quality and adherence to the traditional recipe.
In 2026, Pietra celebrates its 30th anniversary
In June 2026, the Pietra brewery celebrated its 30th anniversary, an opportunity to honor its history, its Corsican roots, and its evolution through a collector's edition paying tribute to the island's landscapes, wildlife, and iconic symbols.
Its graphic design features the head of Maure, the osprey, the mouflon, the GR20 trail, the sea, the mountains, and the Corsican sun.
At the center of this design is the chestnut tree, a powerful symbol of the island's identity and a nod to Pietra's original recipe, crafted from a blend of malts and Corsican chestnut flour used as a key ingredient during the brewing process. Produced in a limited edition, this anniversary can celebrates three decades of innovation while paying homage to the roots that made Corsica's most famous beer a success.
The iconic beers of the Pietra brewery
Over its 30-year history, the Pietra brewery has diversified to offer more than twenty beers, blending iconic recipes with new creations. Alongside its classic offerings are more recent creations such as Nucella with hazelnuts from Cervione (PGI), Limoncella, and Pietra NEIPA.
Pietra - Chestnut Beer
A bottom-fermented craft beer that highlights notes of hops and malt.
Its distinctive ingredient is Corsican chestnut flour, which gives it a beautiful amber color with excellent brewing qualities and ensures a good head retention. The chestnut flour serves as a key ingredient and is not used merely as a flavoring.
6% ABV. IBU: 26
Pietra Bionda - Craft Blonde Beer
A bottom-fermented blonde beer, balanced between pale malts, chestnut flour, and hops. A refreshing and thirst-quenching beer
5.5% ABV
IBU: 14
Pietra Rossa - Red Fruit Beer
A thirst-quenching, indulgent beer offering a perfect blend of Pietra's quality and red berries in a sweet-bitter balance with a slight touch of acidity.
6.5% ABV
IBU: 29
Corsican Organic Gluten-Free IPA - Indian Pale Ale
Top-fermented beer with dry hopping using two types of hops, including Citra hops. Floral and fruity notes of citrus and mango with a pleasant bitterness provided by the hops.
6% ABV
IBU: 40
Pietra Blonde Organic - Gluten-free, unfiltered
A characterful top-fermented beer, brewed with organic malts made from spring barley, featuring a beautiful blonde color with a fresh bitterness characteristic of organic American Sterling hops.
5.5% ABV
IBU: 27
Pietra Blanche Bio - Unfiltered and natural
A top-fermented beer made with organically grown wheat and barley malts. Fresh on the nose, it owes its character to an infusion of Erba Barona and Nepita, two herbs from the Corsican maquis, with spicy and minty notes.
5.5% ABV
IBU: 24
Colomba - Corsican White Beer
Craft-brewed beer using a blend of barley and wheat malt. With its fine, clear bubbles, this unfiltered beer has a cloudy texture due to the presence of yeast. “A captivating aroma and a beer of great freshness built on a perfect balance of bitterness, sweetness, and freshness” Dominique Laporte, Best Sommelier of France.
5% ABV
IBU: 13
Colomba - Fresh and Fruity Rosé Beer
Beer brewed with barley malt and wheat malt. An unfiltered, naturally cloudy beer flavored with orange and raspberry for a surprising taste experience. A refreshing, light, and thirst-quenching beer.
4.5% ABV
IBU: 10
Pietra Winter Brew - Rich and Spicy
A powerful, full-bodied beer made with Corsican barley, special malts, and chestnut flour; this beer has a lovely, lingering finish, enriched with sweet orange peel and Madagascar cinnamon.
7% ABV
IBU: 24
Serena - 100% Pure Malt
A light beer with 5% alcohol, this bottom-fermented beer is craft-brewed and very refreshing. A 100% malt lager with a smooth and generous bitterness.
5% ABV
IBU: 24
Nucella - Seasonal Blonde Beer with Cervione Hazelnuts
A blend of three malts and IGP hazelnut flour from Cervione with a light vanilla aroma. The hazelnut blends with the malt notes for a refreshing and indulgent combination best served well chilled.
5.5% ABV
IBU: 18
Chjuca - Pure Malt Blonde Beer
A bottom-fermented blonde beer that is light, delicate, and refreshing, with moderate bitterness and only 5% alcohol.
5.5% ABV
IBU: 18
Pietra Non-Alcoholic - All the freshness of Pietra
This non-alcoholic blonde beer retains the character and rich flavor that have made the Pietra brewery so successful. On the nose, it reveals a subtle blend of grains and fruity notes enhanced by a lemony touch from Corsican lemons.
On the palate, its roundness is balanced by a pleasant freshness and a slight acidity. Its refreshing finish makes it an ideal alternative for enjoying the flavors of a Corsican craft beer while limiting alcohol consumption.
0.5% alcohol
New Beers or Limited Editions!
The brewery regularly offers seasonal and limited-edition beers inspired by the flavors and terroir of Corsica.
Pietra NEIPA - New England India Pale Ale
The latest creation from the Pietra brewery, the NEIPA (New England India Pale Ale) stands out for its intensely fruity profile and particularly velvety texture. Brewed with barley malt, wheat malt, and oat flakes, it develops generous aromas of yellow fruits and tropical fruits.
Its naturally cloudy pale yellow color is characteristic of the NEIPA style. On the palate, the attack is smooth and round, carried by a beautiful aromatic intensity. Its moderate bitterness provides the necessary balance for a fresh and approachable tasting experience.
6% ABV
IBU: 25
Pietra Limoncella - The Sweetness of Corsican Lemons
This craft lager combines the freshness of a blonde beer with the rich flavor of Limoncellu. Brewed with Corsican lemons, it develops fruity and slightly tart notes that blend harmoniously with the flavors of the grains.
Unfiltered, it has a natural cloudiness due to the presence of yeast and lemon pulp. Refreshing and balanced, this beer fully embodies the Mediterranean lifestyle and is best enjoyed well chilled.
6% ABV
Pietra Pomelo - Limited Edition with Corsican Pomelo
Created as a limited edition, Pietra Pomelo is a craft lager made from barley malt and Corsican pomelo pulp sourced from Linguizzetta. An original recipe that highlights the island's fruity flavors.
Its intense aroma reveals notes of fresh, luscious citrus. On the palate, the pomelo brings a pleasant liveliness, balanced by the malt's sweetness and a moderate bitterness. A refreshing beer with a distinctly Mediterranean character.
Produced in limited quantities depending on the batch, this limited-edition beer is offered occasionally during the brewery's events or special promotions.
Available throughout Corsica and worldwide
Each year, the brewery produces 100,000 hectoliters of beer sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, bars, hotels, and restaurants.
About 50% of the volume is sold on the island, and the other half is sold on the mainland and around the world.
You can find Pietra in Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, and Germany, as well as in Taiwan, Japan, and Quebec.
Free tours and tastings in the summer
The Pietra brewery is open to the public every summer, from July to August, offering guided tours and tastings, as well as in the winter by appointment for groups of 8 or more. You'll discover the different stages of brewing Corsica's oldest beer, its brewery, its barrels, and its brewing methods.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Pietra beer is brewed in Furiani, near Bastia in Upper Corsica. The brewery uses water from the Acqua Bianca spring, located near the production site.
La Pietra has become famous for its original recipe, which uses Corsican chestnut flour as a key ingredient in the brewing process. This distinctive feature gives it a unique character and has played a major role in establishing its reputation both in Corsica and internationally.
Yes, the brewery is open to the public and offers guided tours that provide an insight into the various stages of beer production as well as the company's history. Tasting sessions are also available by appointment.
The brewery produces, among others, Pietra à la châtaigne, Colomba, Serena, Pietra Rossa, Pietra Bionda, Corsican IPA, Nucella, Chjuca, and Limoncella, as well as several limited editions and seasonal brews.
Yes, the lineup now includes a Pietra Non-Alcoholic beer as well as several gluten-free options, such as the Organic Corsican IPA and certain special editions brewed by the brewery.
Address and Contacts : Pietra
| 04 95 30 14 70 | |
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| Route de l'étang, 20600 Furiani | |
| Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM | |
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