2026 finds Kalamata’s Beer Company entering a stage of maturity that feels completely natural. Looking back at where it began and how it has evolved, its journey has never been rushed. Instead, it has unfolded through steady, thoughtful steps.
Their story remains at the heart of their identity: two brothers leaving New York behind, a summer that turned into a permanent return to Kalamata, and a group of friends gathered around a pot, where experimentation and home brewing slowly began to take on a more serious shape. From those first trials to the brewery’s current presence, this is undeniably one of Messinia’s most impressive success stories.
The very first label, Sura Blonde Ale, still stands as a point of reference. It was the beer that introduced the brand to the public, at a time when production was still operating as a gypsy brewery and when Kalamata didn’t yet have a beer of its own.
From 2022 onwards, with the launch of their privately owned microbrewery in the city, the connection to place became much more direct. The space opened its doors to visitors, hosted tastings and events, and gradually became part of the everyday rhythm of Kalamata itself.
Today, that journey is reflected in a complete rebranding. This is not an attempt to change character, but rather to define it more clearly. Their beers are now organised into two distinct families.
The Kalamata Series includes the brewery’s cleanest and most classic expressions: Lager, Pilsner, and Weiss. These are fresh, unpasteurised, unfiltered beers designed for everyday enjoyment. Perfect alongside food, shared among friends, with a subtle yet confident character.
The Sura Family, on the other hand, represents the brand’s more creative side. Blonde Ale and IPA capture a spirit of experimentation and aromatic intensity, without excess, always grounded in the home brewing roots where it all began.
The brewery operates on a human scale, with a close connection to the people who drink its beer and a pace that shows the project has truly found its place. Production, distribution, and new ideas coexist naturally, in an organic daily flow.
Growing demand is now leading to an expansion of the brewery, allowing production to keep up with the rhythm that has been established. More space and a smoother operational setup, without changing the way the beers are made. In the end, the story continues simply. Good beer, the right timing, and a Greece that’s ready to raise a glass.
Kalamata’s Beer Company aka Faré Brewery
National Road Tripoli–Kalamata, Αriochori, tel. +302721051409
kalamatasbeerco.gr | Facebook | Instagram
