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Special Feature

The blue monkeys painted on the walls of Akrotiri were the source of their inspiration for their new beer: the Blue Monkey beer.

Guests can dive into the world of brewing in

the guided tours organised by FTELOS Brewery. A flavorsome celebration

at Metaxi Mas restaurant
gastronomy whilst sipping unique fresh drinks. Their
team of food and beverage professionals is eager to
cater you to your every need. If you are a beer lover, BLESSED BY CYCLADIC LIGHT, inspired by a rich epicurean heritage of the islands of Crete and Santo-
then you will surely enjoy the fun and educational tour rini and crafted by talented hands, the dining options at Metaxi Μas can make you easily lose track of time.
in their exceptional facilities, whilst taking pleasure of a This delicious eatery might be at the end of a road less travelled, but it wears its heart on its sleeve. Em-
dynamic art exhibition, a fragrant bioclimatic garden and, bodying the quintessential experience of dining in authentic Greek style, Metaxi Μas embraces slow food
of course, a gift shop for your souvenirs. taverna-style. On the bright white tablecloths, fresh local ingredients come together in flavorful combina-
Their signature beer is the Blue Monkey. A hip and tions with a focus on simplicity, excellent Santorini wine, Cretan raki and good company.
adventurous beer with strong personality, inspired by the Popular yet authentic, the Exo Gonia restaurant is vibrant, colorful and inviting. Eating al fresco under
frescoes discovered in the famous Akrotiri archaeological the blue Aegean sky on a flower-filled veranda feels like a happy family gathering.
site, on the south point of Santorini. Αt the heart of the Drink slowly, close your eyes, and dream.
FTELOS Brewery they offer two ways to taste their beers:
enjoying them in the comfort of MALT restaurant or tapas also created one of the largest bioclimatic gardens, as
bars or taking part in one of their guided brewery tours. an integral part of their facilities’ exterior design. As
Great beer starts with great water and as we all know, part of their company’s stance on sustainability, all solid
Santorini has no sources of natural drinking water, therefore residues left over from grain processing (extraction of
they have adopted a top-quality water filtration system of most sugars, proteins and nutrients) are turned into high-
reverse osmosis in order to control and purify it. FTELOS value carbon materials.
people also control the carbonization and the ion levels, It’s no coincidence that this brewery brand received the
the total alkalinity, as well as the odors, thus raising the pH award for “Most Innovative Brewery” at the 2021 Nutrition
of both mash and beer. Part of their continuously evolving Awards. Driven by their passion for brewing and committed
production unit is a central brewery, a microbrewery where to providing high-quality services, the new-born brewery
they test-out new flavors, an R&D department, a budding quickly became the culinary game-changer in Santorini
barrel aging program, maturation and fermentation tanks and beyond. Their mission is simple: to create world-class
and, of course, a cellar. At FTELOS Brewery they have beers and provide a unique experience to every guest. •
Metaxi Mas, Exo Gonia, Santorini, 84 700, tel: (+30) 22860 31323, email: info@santorini-metaximas.gr
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