Italy is not often associated with beer. Menabrea beer is an exception. It is in my opinion one of the best beers I've ever had and it's made in Biella, north-western Italy, by a small, independent family-run 152 year old brewery. It's full of flavour even in its 'lager' form and it also comes in 'Strong' and 'Amber' varieties. Problem is: it's such a gourmet beer that it's difficult to find. At the moment, I have to drive to the next village to buy it. However I've already convinced the local restaurant to stock it!
