by Brendon O'Brien

When you dream of exploring the towns of Piedmont you envision a quaint culture welcoming you with fresh mozzarella, melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto and wine that speaks of the region's historic knack for reds with great structure & finesse and whites of citrus laden minerality. What you don't expect is small cafes boasting American style IPAs and Belgian style blonde ales from the local craft brewery on the other side of town.

Cafes of this caliber poke-a-dot the streets between the satellite cafe of Birra Baladin, which itself is just down the hill from a dark and cluttered bar specializing in Belgian ales, and the C'e' Fermento craft beer festival. This is Saluzzo, Italy and it speaks to a growing affinity for beer in what has long been a wine-ified culture.

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