Two weeks ago, while trying to locate a craft brewery that I had an invitation to tour, I injured my knee and so, even once I had the correct address, I was forced to take a pass on the invitation. Then, a few days later, I had to skip another brewery tour and guest list-only…
Category: Peru Beer
Craft Beer Booth at the Lima Book Fair
I had a hard time at the Lima book fair yesterday, I must say. The fair is set up under a tent erected over the central part of park, covering a fountain and a number of steps. The floor is thus of plywood sheets over a frame, and covered with carpeting, all of which makes…
Lima Craftbrew: Barranco Beer Company
On a recent trip to Lima, I ventured on two occasions, accompanied by Liz and my cousins, to a spot that I had wanted checked out even before I arrived in Peru: the Barranco Beer Company. Located in downtown Barranco, a half a block from the plaza and the “boulevard” containing the…
Peruvian Craft Beer Revolution
There have always remained a few local or regional breweries that clung on in the face of the market take-over by the big beer companies. On example is Perkas Ale, which I sampled in Cusco. There have also been some new regional breweries that have managed to get started and hang on. I’ve heard, for…