On Thursday 17 September 2026, Hildegard Day returns for what is described as its twelfth edition, with a commemorative beer called H made by Birrificio Liquida. The event is expected to involve 33 pubs in Campania, distributed across the region.
For readers in Naples and Campania, the format is straightforward: participating pubs mark the date of Saint Hildegard with a shared commemorative release. Because the 2026 event is future-dated, the programme, venue participation and beer availability may still change. The list of 33 pubs comes from the primary announcement; there is no independent 2026 confirmation for each venue.
The 2026 beer: H by Liquida
The 2026 commemorative H is an IPA made by Birrificio Liquida, listed at 5.7% alcohol by volume.
The announcement does not provide the full ingredient list, bitterness value, packaging volumes or release quantities, so drinkers should check with individual pubs about what will actually be on tap or in bottle on the day.
Liquida is based in Ostellato near Ferrara and presents itself as an independent craft brewery. The brewery says it became officially independent in 2020 and emphasizes craft production, ingredient selection and sustainability. According to its own profile, it uses renewable electricity generated by photovoltaic panels and reuses production by-products as feed for a local small farm.
Why 17 September
Hildegard Day has been held on 17 September since at least 2015, corresponding to the liturgical commemoration of Saint Hildegard. The event was launched in Salerno in 2015 and links Hildegard von Bingen, the hop plant and craft beer.
The theme refers to Hildegard von Bingen's medieval writing about hops. The primary article explicitly cautions that this should not be reduced to a recipe for brewing beer. That caution matters: the historical connection between Hildegard's writings and modern brewing is presented journalistically, and the sources acquired for this article do not independently verify the underlying medieval texts.
The continuity is useful context for first-time visitors. In 2019 the event was reported as involving 18 venues between Campania and Puglia; the 2026 announcement points to 33 expected venues in Campania alone.
Salerno hosts the guided visit and tasting
Salerno hosts the programme's guided visit and tasting. The Salerno programme begins at 18:00 with a guided visit to the Giardino della Minerva and continues at 19:30 at Botteghelle 65 with a cheese-and-beer tasting.
The Salerno tasting is listed as including three beers: H by Liquida, Lost Boy by Birrificio dell'Aspide and FriaryAle by Birrificio Incanto.
For visitors, that pairing makes Salerno the most structured stop: a botanical and historical introduction first, followed by a guided tasting where the commemorative IPA can be compared with two other craft beers alongside cheese.
How to plan your evening
If you want to take part, treat the announcement as a plan rather than a guarantee.
First, choose whether you want the Salerno programme or a local pub. The Giardino della Minerva visit at 18:00 and Botteghelle 65 tasting at 19:30 are timed and specific; pubs elsewhere in Campania are expected to participate but may handle service differently.
Second, confirm availability in advance. With 33 venues expected and a single commemorative beer, supply, tap schedules and opening hours can vary. Contact the venue before travelling, especially outside Salerno.
Third, taste with the Hildegard theme in mind but without expecting a history lesson in the glass. The event uses Hildegard's association with hops as its cultural starting point; the beer itself is a contemporary 5.7% IPA from an independent brewery with a stated focus on ingredients and sustainability.
