658095 Thu Oct 08 14:04:57 -0700 2009 5 35 Beer 0 5089211 We'll be in Italy in a few weeks, and were wondering if anyone can report on the general availability of Italian craft beer apart from Milan. Thu Oct 08 14:04:57 -0700 2009 10809 Josh 1 5091587 Saveur magazine lists Birra Troll, a brew-pub in Vernante, in the Piemonte region, near the French border, down towards the coast. Also, Birreria Baladin, a microbrewery and restaurant near Torino. Birrificio Italiano, in Lurago Marinone - 10 miles from Lago di Como. Citabiunda, in Neive, 90 miles from Lurago Marinone, south of Torino. Last one they list is a restaurant at the hotel Casa Baladin in Piozzo, southwest of Neive. If you have time, check the Saveur website for details in the article (Oct. Issue # 123). Enjoy your trip! Fri Oct 09 12:15:15 -0700 2009 5089211 1081505 solargarlic 1 5091711 I'm sorry I can't be more specific but last summer around Faenza/Ravenna we found what seemed like small batches of anniversary/special edition type beers from midsize brewers when shopping in small stores that featured regional food and wines. One warning, in pubs and cafes with young patrons you will find very nasty, very high alcohol lagers and such coming from who knows where... the names are usually silly and in English. Please report back, very interested in your take on Italian brews. Fri Oct 09 12:54:20 -0700 2009 5089211 73175 Flaco 1 5166631 If your in Rome MA CHE SIETE VENUTI A FA' in the Trestevere section is awesome. Cantillon St. Lamvinus on draft and a Eylenbosch Gueuze 1984 WOW!! Mon Nov 09 06:24:29 -0800 2009 5089211 177720 Asumnuthin 2 5166843 Aw man....three weeks too late! ;-) Mon Nov 09 07:53:15 -0800 2009 5166631 10809 Josh 1 5167479 Well for when you go again... ;) Can you speak any Italian? Some resources include: www.mondobirra.org www.kuaska.it www.microbirrifici.org www.unionbirrai.com/eng/intro.php (is an Italian craft beer association and they have links to information about micros on their site). Mon Nov 09 11:13:00 -0800 2009 5089211 238787 Insidious Rex