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Did you know that beer was first produced in Italy in 1846? Beer production in Italy first began with Jean Joseph Menabrea who built the first brewery in Biella in the Italian Alps. Menabrea is still brewed today featuring Bionda and Amber. Throughout the 20th century Italy has produced many beers such as Peroni, Birra Moretti and Forst. Beer in It...

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Shards of broken beer bottles crunch under my feet while I walk through Trastevere en route to the market, early Saturday morning. Tennet’s Super Strong Lager, a Scottish beer, is higher in alcohol than the classic Italian lager, and most teenagers who drink this beer tend to prefer the buzz to the taste. Why the empty bottles are left unattended,...

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Erie is a town with a long history of social clubs.  Some clubs have lost membership over the years.  Some have faded away.  Others continue to thrive.  One popular club, on the west side, has been around for 115 years. It’s the Nuova Aurora Club in the section of town called ‘Little Italy.’  As with many social clubs in Erie, the Nuova Aurora repr...

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In Sicily, beer is not just a drink, it is much more. It is understanding, it is sharing, it is a universe of stories to be enjoyed and discovered, sip after sip. From squares to pubs and private terraces, beer turns into a moment of merriment, a great excuse to take a break from the daily routine. And then, let’s face it, beer pairs perfectly with...

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Italian beer production reached 17.6 million hectolitres (hl) in 2021, surpassing both 2019's (17.3 million hl) and 2020's (15.8 million hl) figures. The figures come from the 2021 Annual Report of Assobirra, the association of Italian beer and malt makers. Exports, amounting to 3.8 million hl, were also higher than in 2019 (3.5 million) and 2020 (...

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If you’ve spent any time shopping for meat and cheese on South 9th Street in Philadelphia, you’ve heard the word. It entered the national consciousness a couple of decades ago, as Tony Soprano and family ate their way through the popular TV show. Others remember it from “The Office,” in an infamous episode where Michael tries to order it for a clie...

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Wine isn't the only beverage that makes for a smart cheese pairing – beer and cheese can also be rather dandy – and the Italians know how to do beer. When done right, a beer and cheese pairing take both of the components to new heights. Here are Italian beer pairings for six types of Italian cheese.  1. Mozzarella One of the most delicate types of...

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Peroni Nastro Azzurro, an Italian beer owned by Molson Coors, launched its first TV campaign in two years this week. The campaign comes at a time when the demand for imported beers is growing, especially among younger drinkers. The campaign reflects an expected boon in wanderlust as pandemic restrictions ease, while also presenting the brand as a f...

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Italy has long been able to boast true excellence in beer production, competing now on equal terms with the most important traditions of Northern Europe. Let’s take a look at the latest Italian artisan beers. Italian Excellence Beers As a demonstration of how beer has become a leading drink, more and more appreciated and followed by enthusiasts and...

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In celebration of the Italian borders reopening to American tourists, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Italy's premier imported lager, today unveiled 'A Taste of Italy,' a new summer program that will give consumers the opportunity to experience the best of the Mediterranean through birra, high-end cuisine and elevated style. The campaign will include an exc...

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