The Best Light Craft Beers to Try. If you are a beer enthusiast, you have surely heard of light craft beers. These beers, characterized by a golden color and a fresh taste, are gaining more and more popularity among beer lovers. In this article, we will explore some of the best light craft beers from our catalog that you should definitely try.
1. Ritual Pils - Ritual Lab (Lazio)
An Italian Pilsner craft beer (4.9% ABV) produced in Formello, in the heart of Lazio. This bottom-fermented beer with noble German hops offers a bright golden color and an aromatic profile ranging from bready to honeyed, with floral and herbal notes. Perfect to accompany fish dishes or as a refreshing aperitif.
2. 405040 - Birrificio Rurale (Lombardia)
Produced in Desio, Lombardy, this Italian Pils (5.0% ABV) is inspired by great German Pilsners. Its golden color and rich, balanced profile, characterized by a decisive hopping with herbal, spicy, and fresh notes, make it ideal to accompany aged cheeses or cured meats.
3. Zwickel - Porta Bruciata (Lombardia)
Directly from Rodengo Saiano in the province of Brescia, this craft Lager (5.0% ABV) is inspired by classic Franconian beers. Light, rustic yet elegant, with a golden color and aromas of bread, honey, floral and herbal notes. Excellent to enjoy with pizza or traditional Italian dishes.
4. La Bassa - Brewfist (Lombardia)
A revolutionary Lager (5.2% ABV) produced in Codogno and dedicated to the passion for cycling. The golden color and aromatic profile ranging from bready to honeyed, with floral and herbal notes, make it perfect for any occasion, from post-sport to aperitif with friends.
5. Amen - Birrificio Artigianale WAR (Lombardia)
An American IPA (5.5% ABV) produced in Cassina De' Pecchi that offers a true hoppy symphony. The golden color hides an explosion of grapefruit and orange, accompanied by a tropical chorus of pineapple and papaya. Ideal to accompany gourmet burgers or spicy fusion cuisine dishes.
6. Claire - Porta Bruciata (Lombardia)
A fresh and light Table IPA (3.8% ABV), perfect for those seeking the hoppy character of IPAs in a more drinkable version. The golden color and citrusy, tropical, and bitter notes make it ideal for long sessions in company without weighing you down.
7. Against The Grain - Wold Top Brewery (England)
A pure English-style Pale Ale (4.5% ABV) produced in Driffield. This Lager style Pale Ale with top fermentation offers a golden color and a citrusy, fresh, and bitter profile that makes it perfect to accompany traditional fish & chips or British cuisine dishes.
8. Make West Coast IPA Great Again - Ritual Lab (Lazio)
A Cryo IPA (6.2% ABV) that celebrates the American West Coast style. The golden color and fresh, delicate profile with herbal, resinous, citrus, and tropical notes make it perfect for lovers of classic IPAs. Great with tacos, nachos, or Tex-Mex cuisine.
9. 42 DB - Extraomnes (Lombardia)
A light Saison (3.5% ABV) produced in Marnate, spicy and citrusy, extremely refreshing. The golden color and spicy, citrusy, and fresh profile make it perfect for hot summer days, ideal with salads or light dishes.
10. Nerd Choice - Ritual Lab (Lazio)
A Session IPA (3.9% ABV) with a straw-yellow color, loaded with hops and hints of citrus, tropical, and resinous notes. Perfect for those who want to enjoy the character of IPAs while keeping a low alcohol level. Great with pizza, focaccia, or salty snacks.
Conclusion
The light craft beers in our catalog offer a wide range of flavors and aromas, from classic Pilsners and Lagers to modern IPAs and Saison. Whether you prefer tropical, citrus, herbal, or spicy notes, there is a light beer for you.
The beauty of Italian and European craft brewing lies in the ability to reinterpret classic styles with local ingredients and innovative techniques, creating unique beers that tell the story of their territory.
Experiment with these options and discover which suits your taste best. Don’t forget to share your experiences with friends and family and to further explore the world of light craft beers. Cheers!
