Tell me what beer you drink and I'll tell you who you are
World Beer Day. Born in California in 2007, it celebrates the world's most democratic and, at the same time, most complex beverage. But while Californians toast with a West Coast IPA, in Italy we've learned to do things our own way.
Over the past twenty years, Italian brewers have conquered the international scene by inventing unique styles — from IGA (Italian Grape Ale) to Italian Pilsner — and showcasing extraordinary ingredients: chestnuts from the Apennines, einkorn wheat, figs from southern Italy, and hops grown in the Alps.
But there's one question we ask ourselves every year, as reliably as the midnight toast: what really is your beer?
Not all beers are the same. And neither are people.
Some love the assertive bitterness of a Double IPA, while others get lost in the tart complexity of a Lambic. Some seek the comfort of a Bavarian Märzen, while others want to surprise with a Pastry Stout featuring dark chocolate and coffee.
Craft beer isn't a category — it's a universe. And finding your way around it requires a guide.
That's why we created IdentiBeer, the quiz that analyzes your palate, habits, and personality in just a few minutes to recommend the craft beer that's right for you — from among the more than 160 beers in our catalog.
👉 Take the IdentiBeer quiz and discover your ideal beer
A tongue-in-cheek guide to Italian beer profiles
While you wait for your quiz results, here's a little guide — not scientific, but damn accurate.
If you drink IGA (Italian Grape Ale)
You're an aesthete. You love the blending of cultures, order natural wine at restaurants, and have at least one Slow Food book on your bedside table. IGA is your beer because it doesn't choose between tradition and innovation: it brings them together.
If you drink Italian Pilsner
You're a perfectionist. You appreciate cleanliness, precision, and balance. You know that simplicity is the highest form of complexity. Italian Pilsner represents you: elegant, direct, and uncompromising.
If you drink a chestnut Stout
You're a storyteller. Every sip has to tell a story — of a place, a season, a memory. Beers made with local ingredients speak to you of roots and identity. You probably know the brewer's name.
If you drink a Sour/Wild Ale
You're an explorer. Acidity doesn't scare you — it fascinates you. You seek experiences outside your comfort zone, both in the glass and in life. You've probably already booked your spot at the next beer festival.
If you drink a Double IPA
You're a maximalist. You want everything, right away, with maximum intensity. The resinous bitterness of American hops is your language. “Too hoppy” doesn't exist in your vocabulary.
How to really celebrate World Beer Day
Three practical things you can do today:
- Take the IdentiBeer quiz — discover which style truly matches your palate and receive a personalized selection from our catalog. → Start here
- Explore the Italian craft beer catalog — more than 160 beers selected from the best independent breweries. From IGA to Pilsner, from Stout to Sour: every style has its own story.
- Share the passion — drink with friends, choose unfiltered and unpasteurized beers, and tell people why that bottle is worth trying.
Your beer profile is waiting for you
Craft beer is a mirror. It reflects your tastes, personality, and curiosity. The IdentiBeer quiz is the quickest — and most fun — way to find yours.
→ Discover your ideal beer with IdentiBeer
And if you want to explore the entire catalog, browse all the craft beers available on Maltese.
Drink responsibly. Drink with curiosity.
