In typical fashion, I had to find a brewery in Italy and had heard great things about Archea…read moreBrewery. After a long day of museums and pizza at Gustapizza (which I will post about separately!) we made a stop for a couple of beers from a craft brewery in Florence. Located in a city surrounded by wine makers, Archea Brewery is knocking it out of the park. They are an independent craft brew pub founded in 2012. They have a combination of house made beers and other artisanal beers focused on Italian producers, but do have others from across the region. We had two of their beers, which were extremely flavorful, and two beers from other craft breweries. Beers: Archea Melissa | Honey Ale Archea Salniette | Blanche Con Salvia Cantina Errante Saison Du Coupage 2021 | Lambic Blend / Saison Barrel Aged BFM 225 Saison | Sour Saison Oak Aged We loved both their own beers and the other local breweries with Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) being a small, artisanal brewery in Saignelégier, Jura, Switzerland winning global acclaim with their unique offerings, and Cantina Errante located in Florence, Italy focused on exploring their surroundings through their beers. Highly recommend a stop here if in Florence and needing a craft brew!

This is a great place to have a few beers. The bartender…read morespoke English and was very patient. They carry several of their own beers which are solid and a must try, as well as guest beers. 16 in total including a beer engine which you don't see everywhere. They also offer a flight of 4 beers, but it is not posted. It was a narrow bar that went deeper and dark, just what I like in a bar. I walked in at 6 as well as a dad with 2 toddlers, in need of a beer No one even turned an eye, in fact they seemed to like the kids there. They open everyday at 6pm

As a beergetarian, I had to stop in the Cortona craft brewery during our visit. Overall, I think…read morethis is worth a stop when you are here. I tried the NazionAle, a blonde ale, and the ColoniAle, an IPA. The NazionAle was easy drinking, what we would call a lawnmower beer in Florida, something for hot days, or socializing without getting messed up. The ColoniAle was a decent IPA, a little less hoppy than the typical IPA that I am used to drinking in the US. There is a full menu available, but we had already eaten earlier, so settled for fagioli cannellini alla'olio (cannellini beans in olive oil), and a pretzel (brezen) with nutella. The beans were good; the pretzel was seemingly stale, and a little tough to eat. The place is warm and intimate inside. There are some seats at the bar, but seating is typically at tables. Service was typical of what we have experienced in Italy, which is to say, not very attentive; I had to flag down a server to get a second beer. But, it is something I am used to having travelled to Europe several times.

My wife and I visited due to the close proximity to our hotel. It was down a hill and just a block…read morefrom the main piazza in Cortona. The restaurant is quaint, charming, and cozy and located in quieter part of town. An expansive selection of craft brews as well as wines were offered. My wife and I ordered the insalata mistas, Ravioli di Pecorino Salvia, and the Pici Al Ragu. We were very pleased with our selections and the all the dishes met our satisfaction. The ravioli was served hot and fresh with a pecorino cheese, sage, and walnuts. A nice change, creative, and delicious. My Pici was al dente with a very tasty red duck sauce. Perfect combination of Ragu and pasta. The service was very good and friendly. The prices were reasonable. Overall, it was a very good dining experience and worth the visit.

Need a break from too much wine and craving great cool beer in a small brewery - local…read moreenvironment?? This is (still) the place! Open Monday - Saturday at 4:30/5pm (if door is closed drive around back and check office to open up), also check out their facebook page for more info. Wifey, doggy. and I give this an easy 5 beer-mug rating !!!

Birra BVS was an amazing stop while we were down in the Tuscan wine country! Right now he is listed…read moreon air B&B as an activity (www.airbnb.com/experiences/367971) and i highly recommend checking it out. Antonio gives you a full tour of his brewery and then a very generous tasting. I love how passionate he is about pairing his beer with food from the area which he gives you to eat with the tasting. This a very intimate experience and is a nice break from the wine scene. His beer is very reasonable prices and comes in two sizes. Our group really enjoyed the XL strong ale. All of his beer has a great story and flavorful taste. The place is easy to find and has plenty of parking. If you are in the area look Antonio up on Air B&B and schedule a trip to this great brewery.

Hands down the best meal we have had in Italy!!!! Regional food with a modern twist. They make…read moreoffal incredibly approachable and beyond delicious. Very friendly and helpful service while still being white glove. It's up on a hill and you wouldn't stumble across it without looking for it...worth looking for it! I will dream of that meal for years to come!

My wife is a cocktail and wine person. I'd much rather have a beer any day of the week. So when we…read morewent to Florence, I checked out all the notable beer places on google and Alibi was the first one we went to (it's closest to the train station.) Well, they really set my expectations high for the rest of my list. Between us, we had about six different types of beer, each more delicious than the last. And we ordered food as well - her burrito was fine, if unexciting, but my cheeseburger with an egg on it was honestly the best burger I've had in a long time. The Italian cheese on it was phenomenal. We had to go back before we left cause it was just so good. The bartenders were friendly and helpful, and the bar itself was kinda cool and industrial, but you're going here for the beer and the food. You won't be disappointed.

I'm a big fan of BrewDog and try to visit one of their pubs whenever I'm in a city that houses one…read more When in Florence, I couldn't pass up stopping by their Italian outpost for a welcome break from all that wine. Although there's nothing particularly 'Italian' about this bar - it has that BrewDog vibe which could have been plopped down from anywhere on the globe - it's a great, casual place to pop in for a pint. Although we didn't try the food, we did indulge in a few rounds. The beer is always fun and intriguing, as expected from the brewery. A worthy way to kick up your feet and while away some time.