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On June 4 at 7pm, I will be hosting an Italian craft beer dinner with my friends Maryann and Elisa at their West Village restaurant Bistro de la Gare. The event will begin with a welcome beer and some snacks, which will be followed by starters, primo, secondo, and dessert. Each course will be paired with Italian craft beers from quality producers including (more…)

Beer loving testaccini rejoice! Il Birrivendolo, which opened at Via Aldo Manuzio 12 three weeks ago, is stocked with Italian and international craft beers. There is a heavy focus on Lazio’s Birra del Borgo and you will also find Baladin, Almond 22, Extramones and more. I walked by last night on my way to the tram from Alice Pasquini’s (more…)

How do Italian craft brewers, who have well over a century of industrial beer production to compete against, set about to create quality products that are uniquely Italian? For years, Italian chestnuts, wine must, and locally cultivated grains have been used to impart a sort of authenticity to various brews, but Birra del Borgo (more…)

For the past ten years, the Italian craft beer industry has grown and changed while remaining largely under the radar to most visitors. Today, more than ever, beer in Italy is a serious topic. With more than 500 breweries nationwide, thousands of labels on the market, and constantly changing trends, deciphering Italian craft beer (more…)

Well, it took me long enough but I’ve finally put some dates on the spring and summer 2012 events calendar. Planning events in Rome isn’t exactly the simplest task and I will be adding more items to the Events page throughout the spring as they are confirmed. If you have an idea for an event in Rome (or elsewhere!) feel free to (more…)