Ritual Lab is an Italian craft brewery founded in 2012 by father-and-son duo Roberto and Giovanni Faenza, based in Formello, a small town just outside Rome. From the very beginning, the brewery was conceived as a home for the eccentric and experimental, pushing the boundaries of what Italian craft beer could be. Over the years, Ritual Lab has grown into one of the most respected and innovative craft breweries in Italy, earning recognition far beyond the country's borders. The brewery's portfolio is defined by a bold, exploratory approach to brewing, embracing a wide range of styles and techniques. Ritual Lab is known for working with distinctive hop varieties and unconventional ingredients, always seeking to challenge expectations. Their beers range from hop-forward styles to complex barrel-aged releases, such as their Papanero Barrel Aged series, which includes an Imperial Russian Stout matured in French whiskey barrels — demonstrating a clear appetite for depth and complexity in fermentation. Ritual Lab has been recognised as Brewery of the Year at Italy's best craft beer awards, held in Parma, cementing their status as a leading force in the Italian craft beer scene. Alongside breweries like Alder, they are frequently cited as producing some of the finest beers not just in Italy, but internationally. Their reputation for innovation and quality has made them a favourite among serious beer enthusiasts across Europe.