Located at the western end of Chiavenna's long pedestrian alley with changing names the Bar Enoteca Grapperia Micheroli was my choice for a late evening drink, but for once not a wine or a grappa, but a beer. There was indoor seating, also a terrace above the river Mera, but I sat down at one of the few tables in the attractive cobblestoned alley itself. From a friendly looking, but rather monosyllabic waiter I asked about 'Birra alla Spina' (draft beer). 'Si'. 'Anything local'? 'Yes'. 'Lager?' 'No, IPA'. 'Okay'. 'Medio?'. 'Yes'. The beer was served in a glass with the name 'Birrificio Valtellinese' on it. Checking about it I found out that it comes from a microbrewery from Berbenno di Valtellina, a small town to the west of Sondrio. Although not a great fan of Indian Pale Ale, this one was quite pleasant and original with a strong berry flavor. The price for this medium draft beer was 6€ Euros, which surprised me, considering the fact that I paid much less for a Prosecco with plenty of antipasti everywhere here. Maybe it has to do with the fact that it was a 'Birra artigianale' from a microbrewery. There is another entry at Tripadvisor for this place under restaurants with just the name 'Micheroli'. In fact some food like Hamburgers, Pulled Pork or Formaggio gets served here too.

last Italian meal on the way back and great stop, for the view from the back room, and also for the dishes; michburger and 23022 well appreciated by small children, smiling and friendly service; THANKS