Founder and chief brewer of Black Sand Brewery

Mattia Di Bitonto could be blamed for countless hangovers here in Bali, but mostly, he can be thanked for finally bringing quality craft beer to the island. He first moved to Bali when he was just 10 years-old with his family. Since then, he’s witnessed and been a part of Canggu’s exponential growth over the years, from when all you could find were rice paddies and quiet coastlines, to today, a bustling neighbourhood of good food, great surf, and now, even better beer.
Mattia is no stranger to the beer industry. From a young age, he started travelling to faraway lands – from Australia to the USA – tasting different beers along the way. His unquenchable thirst for a good pint eventually sparked his interest to learn all about craft brewing, and so, upon returning to Bali, he and his father had the idea of establishing Bali’s first craft brewery. Black Sand Brewery was finally born.
With a mission to introduce the world of craft beer to Bali, Black Sand Brewery is now one of Canggu’s most popular watering holes. Bringing in a community of surfers and beer enthusiasts alike, it’s a place for good times, great company, and excellent craft beers.
Cheers to you, Mattia!