The 10 Best Italian Craft IPA Beers to Try in 2026
Italian craft IPA beers have reached world-class levels of excellence. Innovative breweries experiment with American hops, modern techniques, and unique interpretations of classic styles. In this guide, we present the best Italian IPAs available on Maltese, selected for quality, originality, and value for money.
If you want to learn more about what IPAs are and how to distinguish the various styles, read our complete guide to India Pale Ales.
All IPA Box - The perfect selection to start
Format: 12-can pack
Styles: Mix of Italian and international IPAs
Ideal for: Those who want to explore different IPA styles
Why choose it:
Our All IPA Box is the perfect solution for those who want to discover the world of India Pale Ales without compromise. You will find a curated selection of Italian and foreign IPAs, from classic West Coast to modern NEIPA, to compare styles and find your favorite.
What to expect: Variety of American hops (Cascade, Citra, Mosaic), different levels of bitterness, aromas ranging from citrus to tropical. Each can is a different experience.
For whom: Enthusiasts who want to explore, perfect as a gift for those who love hoppy beers.
Double IPA Box - For expert palates
Format: 12-can pack
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
Alcohol content: 8-12%
Ideal for: Lovers of extreme hopping
Why choose it:
Double IPAs are the ultimate expression of hopping: alcoholic, intense, with concentrated aromas and persistent bitterness. This box gathers the best Italian and international Imperial IPAs for an extreme hop journey.
What to expect: Full body, noticeable alcohol, explosion of citrus and resinous aromas, significant but balanced bitterness. Not for beginners.
For whom: Experts, those seeking intensity and complexity, tastings among enthusiasts.
Make West Coast IPA Great Again - Ritual Lab
Brewery: Ritual Lab (Emilia-Romagna)
Style: West Coast IPA (Cryo IPA)
Alcohol content: 6.5%
Price: €6.20
Format: 33cl can
Why it’s among the best:
Ritual Lab has reinterpreted the classic West Coast IPA using cryo hops (cold-concentrated hops) to achieve explosive aromas without excessive bitterness. The result is a hazy blonde IPA, fresh and delicate on the nose, with perfectly balanced citrus and resinous notes.
What to expect: Hazy blonde color, persistent foam, aromas of grapefruit and pine resin, dry and clean finish. Easy to drink despite the alcohol content.
For whom: Those who love West Coast IPA but seek a more modern and less aggressive profile.
Tentacool IPA - Birrificio Exuvia
Brewery: Birrificio Exuvia (Italy)
Style: American IPA
Price: €4.10
Format: 33cl can
Availability: In stock
Why it’s among the best:
An Italian IPA with exceptional value for money. Birrificio Exuvia produces high-quality craft beers with budget in mind. Tentacool IPA is hoppy, aromatic, and perfectly balanced.
What to expect: Citrus aromas, medium body, balanced bitterness, high drinkability. Perfect for those looking for a daily IPA without spending a fortune.
For: Those seeking quality at an affordable price, perfect for home stock.
Autobahn IPA - Birrificio Mezzopasso
Brewery: Birrificio Mezzopasso (Italy)
Style: American IPA
Price: €5.30
Format: 33cl can
Availability: In stock
Why it’s among the best:
Mezzopasso is a craft brewery focused on balanced recipes and quality ingredients. Autobahn IPA is a fast trip into American hops: fresh, hoppy, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas.
What to expect: Notes of grapefruit, mandarin, and passion fruit, noticeable but not aggressive bitterness, clean finish.
For: Those looking for a modern, easy-drinking IPA, great for aperitifs.
Red Stone IPA - Birrificio Mezzopasso
Brewery: Birrificio Mezzopasso (Italy)
Style: Red IPA
Price: €5.30
Format: 33cl can
Availability: In stock
Why it’s among the best:
An interesting variant: the Red IPA combines caramel malts (which give an amber-red color) with significant hopping. The result is a unique balance between malt sweetness and hoppy bitterness.
What to expect: Amber-red color, caramel and biscuit notes from the malt, citrus and resinous aromas from the hops. Superior complexity.
For: Those looking for something different, lovers of complex beers.
Botanic Alcohol-Free IPA - Baladin
Brewery: Birrificio artigianale Baladin (Piedmont)
Style: Alcohol-Free IPA
Price: €5.20
Format: 33cl bottle
Availability: In stock
Features: 0% alcohol
Why it’s among the best:
Baladin, pioneer of Italian craft beer, has created an alcohol-free IPA that doesn’t compromise on aroma. Perfect for those who want hop flavor without alcohol.
What to expect: Intense hoppy aromas, noticeable bitterness, light body. Surprisingly similar to a traditional IPA.
For: Those who don’t drink alcohol, pregnant women, drivers, those seeking healthy alternatives.
Alcohol is Dead IPA - Birra Amiata
Brewery: Birra Amiata (Tuscany)
Style: Alcohol-Free IPA
Price: €4.20
Format: 33cl can
Availability: In stock
Features: 0% alcohol
Why it’s among the best:
Another excellent Italian alcohol-free IPA. Birra Amiata shows that you can make an alcohol-free IPA while maintaining character and personality.
What to expect: American hops, citrus aromas, balanced bitterness, zero alcohol. Perfect for any time of day.
For: Those looking for an alcohol-free IPA at an affordable price.
Mezza T.S.O. Session IPA - La Casa di Cura
Brewery: La Casa di Cura (Italy)
Style: Session IPA
Features: Low alcohol content, gluten-free
Why it’s among the best:
A perfect Session IPA: low alcohol but intense hoppy aromas. Easy-drinking, refreshing, ideal for having several glasses without feeling heavy. Also gluten-free, perfect for celiacs.
What to expect: Light body, citrus and tropical fruit aromas, moderate bitterness, highly drinkable.
For: Those looking for a light but aromatic IPA, celiacs, perfect for summer.
Pink IPA - Almond22
Brewery: Almond22 (Italy)
Style: Fruit IPA
Why it’s among the best:
An experimental IPA with added fruit. Almond22 is an innovative brewery experimenting with unusual ingredients. The Pink IPA combines American hops with fruity notes for a unique profile.
What to expect: Pink color, fruity and hoppy aromas, moderate sweetness, originality.
For: Those seeking experimentation, perfect as an original gift.
How to choose your ideal Italian IPA
To start: All IPA Box A (variety), Tentacool IPA (affordable)
For experts: Double IPA Box, Make West Coast IPA Great Again
For those seeking balance: Autobahn IPA, Red Stone IPA
Non-alcoholic: Botanic IPA Non-Alcoholic (Baladin), Alcohol is Dead IPA (Amiata)
Light and easy-drinking: Mezza T.S.O. Session IPA
Original: Pink IPA (Almond22)
Monthly Subscription - Hoppy Beers
If you love IPAs and want to always discover new beers, consider our Monthly Subscription - Hoppy Beers. Every month you’ll receive a curated selection of Italian and international IPAs, always fresh and different.
Ideal for: Enthusiasts, those who want to keep exploring, gifts for hop lovers.
Tasting tips
Temperature: 8-12°C (take out of the fridge 10-15 minutes before)
Glassware: Tulip or goblet to concentrate aromas
Storage: Keep cool, away from light, drink within 3-6 months
Pairings: Aged cheeses, grilled meats, spicy food, hamburgers
Why buy IPAs on Maltese
Curated selection: Only quality craft beers
Freshness guaranteed: We check production dates
Protected shipping: Secure packaging to avoid breakage
Fast delivery: Throughout Italy
Support: We help you choose the right beer
Conclusion
Italian craft IPAs offer a world of sensory experiences: from dry, resinous West Coast IPAs to soft, fruity NEIPAs, from powerful Double IPAs to light Session IPAs. And for those who don’t drink alcohol, Italian non-alcoholic IPAs are now of very high quality.
Start with the All IPA Box A to explore different styles, then dive deeper with the individual beers that impressed you the most. And if you want a continuous experience, the monthly subscription is the perfect choice.
Discover all our craft IPAs and start your hop journey!
Enjoy your tasting!
