Where to Buy Craft Lager Beer Online in Italy
Craft lager beer is perhaps the most underrated style in the craft world. Clean, technical, and difficult to brew well: a good lager requires excellent raw materials and flawless fermentation at low temperatures. On Maltese.beer you will find a curated selection of Italian and international craft lager beers, with shipping in 24-48 hours throughout Italy.
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What is a lager beer and why is it different from industrial beer
The industrial lagers we find everywhere are produced with accelerated processes and cheap ingredients. Craft lager beers, on the other hand, use premium malts, selected hops, and much longer low-temperature fermentation times — often weeks. The result is a clean, crystalline beer with a clear aromatic profile and extraordinary drinkability. There are no aromatic hops or spices to hide flaws: only technique and excellent raw materials.
Main styles of craft lager beer
- Pilsner — dry, bitter, floral: the most widespread style, reinterpreted by craft breweries with noble Czech or German hops
- Helles — Bavarian, soft, malty: perfect for those seeking lightness without sacrificing character
- Kellerbier and Zwickelbier — unfiltered lagers, cloudy and rustic, with a fresh and authentic character straight from the cellar
- Vienna Lager — amber, toasted, with notes of bread and light caramel
- Märzen / Oktoberfest — structured, malty, seasonal: the quintessential Oktoberfest beer
- Bock and Doppelbock — malty and alcoholic lagers, with notes of caramel, toasted bread, and dried fruit. Doppelbock often exceeds 7-8%
- Schwarzbier — the German dark lager: ebony color, light body, notes of chocolate and coffee without the heaviness of a Stout
- Italian Lager and Cold IPA — Italian reinterpretations and the emerging style: lager fermentation with intense IPA-style hopping
The best craft lager beers right now
Our selection constantly rotates with new references from Italian and international breweries. Among the most appreciated by our customers are benchmark Czech Pilsners, classic Bavarian Helles, and Italian Lagers that reinterpret the style with local ingredients. Discover the complete and updated selection:
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Food pairings
- Margherita pizza and classic pizzas
- Fried fish and vegetables
- Asian cuisine (sushi, ramen, pad thai)
- Fresh cheeses and mozzarella
- Aperitif with light snacks
- White meat dishes and roast chicken
Why buy craft lager beers on Maltese
- Curated selection of Italian and international lagers — not the usual industrial beers
- Shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy with secure packaging
- Free shipping from €79
- Constant rotation: new references every week
- Selected breweries that respect lagering times and use quality ingredients
Frequently asked questions about craft lager beer
What is a lager beer?
Lager is a low fermentation beer style: the yeast works at cold temperatures (4-10°C) and settles at the bottom of the fermenter. The result is a clean, clear, and very refreshing beer, different from ales which ferment at higher temperatures.
What is the difference between lager and ale?
The main difference is in the type of fermentation: lager uses low fermentation yeasts and cold temperatures, ale uses high fermentation yeasts and warmer temperatures. Lagers tend to be cleaner and more neutral, ales more fruity and complex.
Which craft lager beer should I buy to start?
If you are new to craft lagers, we recommend starting with a Czech Pilsner or a Bavarian Helles: they are accessible, balanced, and perfectly show the difference compared to industrial lagers.
Are craft lagers shipped throughout Italy?
Yes, we ship throughout Italy in 24-48 hours with thermal and shockproof packaging. Shipping is free for orders over €79.
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Also explore our light and blonde beers or our craft IPAs.
