South America is making great strides in the craft beer world. Brazil might just be the top contender. But Brazil is a big country with many locations spread out and in very rural areas that are hard to get to, especially in one trip. Argentina, Mexico and Panama also are moving forward. Closer to home, Mexicali probably is showcasing the best of South American. These are still fledgling beer countries and worth going to see. But you won’t find these locations readily; which

There is a new way to experience Rome and its people—the craft beer pub. Throughout history the pub has been the gathering place of the local people. But to us Americans the image of a pub seems more British. When we think of Italy we don’t picture a pub, of drinking beer; it goes against our image of Italy. The truth is Italians drink more beer outside of the home than they do wine. Regardless of whether it is Italian or Irish, the pub is where you get the feel of the people