Italy Sweeps the European Beer Star
Those under the impression that in the world of beer there is nothing new under the sun, must simply travel south to sunny Italy. In 1985 the first brewpub in Sorrento near Naples opened its doors. Though this region is known for its wines, something very intriguing began stirring in the country’s brewery landscape, and it has quite rapidly gained momentum. 30 years on, in the land of blossoming lemon trees, a brewing culture is flowering which has reached cult status like no other. Italian breweries now regularly win awards at international competitions, among them the prestigious European Beer Star in 2016.