Agostino Arioli of Birrificio Italiano has won the title of Brewer of the Year 2025, an award given by Fermento Birra (the portal dedicated to quality beer) to the best Italian producers through votes from industry professionals, brewers, and tasters. This accomplishment occurs at a highly symbolic moment: 2026 commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of Birrificio Italiano and, consequently, the thirtieth anniversary of Italian craft beer, as the Como-based brewery is among the distinguished pioneers who initiated the "craft revolution" in 1996. Arioli is one of the brewers who helped revolutionize the way beer was perceived in Italy in the mid-1990s. In an industry characterized by homogeneous products, they introduced new aromas, surprising flavors, and a technical and cultural approach that anticipated the market by years.