Switzerland
Although Switzerland is a small country it has a brewing tradition dating back to at least 754 AD with the earliest mention of brewing being at the monastery of St Gallen in what is now northern Switzerland. Believe it or not, there are more breweries per capita in the tiny European country of Switzerland than anywhere else in the world. The new craft beer culture is largely a reaction against decades of abuse by the 'big bad guys'! Switzerland, no longer neutral territory when it comes to beer!