This issue covers the difficulties of making it as a craft brewer, why IGAs are the best (@vinepair), the incredible story of Martinelli’s, and a piece by @boakandbailey which shares the changing state of local pubs in Bristol.
Italy cultivates over 500 varieties of grape, but only 20 hop varieties. In the quest to make “authentically Italian” beer, some brewers are getting creative, and incorporating grapes into their beer. And Italian Grape Ales are amazing.