Best Grilling Beers for Your Easter Monday Barbecue
The grilling season has arrived. Whether you're organizing a garden barbecue, a night with friends, or a family lunch, choosing the right beers makes all the difference. In this guide, you'll find the best craft styles to pair with meat — and where to buy them online at Maltese.beer with our 40% off promo from April 17 to 23, 2026.
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Which Beer to Choose for the Barbecue? It Depends on the Meat
There is no universal beer for barbecue — each type of meat calls for its own pairing. Here’s a quick guide to get it right.
Aperitif: while the coals heat up
You need light, refreshing, and easy-to-drink beers. The best choices:
- Craft Lager — clean, fresh, perfect with olives and chips
- Helles — the Bavarian lager, soft and slightly malty
- Keller Pils — light and crisp, great for refreshing the palate
White Meats: chicken, sausage, and skewers
Delicately flavored meats that want beers that don’t overpower them:
- Pale Ale — just the right bitterness, with floral and fruity notes
- Blanche / Witbier — fresh and aromatic, with coriander and orange peel
- Saison — rustic and spicy, made to be enjoyed outdoors
- Heller Bock — smooth and rounded, perfect with lightly spiced meats
Red Meats: ribs, burgers, and sliced steak
Grilled red meats want beers with character:
- IPA / Hazy IPA — the hop bitterness cuts through fat and cleanses the palate
- Red Ale — malty and caramelized, perfect with glazed ribs
- Dunkel Bock — full-bodied and malty, ideal with fatty or smoked meats
- Porter — chocolate and coffee notes that complement the smoky crust
The Perfect Selection for Your Barbecue: Buy Online
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Non-Alcoholic Beers for the Barbecue: No One Stays Dry
Those driving or preferring not to drink alcohol still deserve a good beer. Today’s craft non-alcoholic beers have nothing to envy from the classics — look for a non-alcoholic IPA or a non-alcoholic Stout to surprise even the most skeptical.
Practical Tips for the Perfect Barbecue
- Serving temperature — lagers and blanche between 4-6°C, IPA and red ale between 8-10°C
- Use real glasses — even at a barbecue, the right glass makes a difference
- Plan 2-3 beers per person for a 3-4 hour lunch
- Prepare a selection — always offer a lighter alternative for those who don’t like bitter beers
- Order in advance — Maltese.beer ships within 24-48h across Italy
Where to Buy Craft Grilling Beers Online
On Maltese.beer you’ll find over 300 labels selected among the best Italian and international craft beers — with detailed descriptions of style, pairings, and tasting notes.
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