Italian wheat beer is Belgian Witbier under an Italian name. Ten of the 13 Italian wheat beers on this ranking are Witbier or Belgian Witbier in style — commonly labelled "Bianca" (white) in Italian, echoing the Belgian original's naming convention (Blanche in French, Wit in Dutch). Only two entries are Hefeweizen and one American Wheat. The lack of a Bavarian tradition here reflects Italian craft brewing's broader orientation: closer stylistically to Belgian brewing (from the west) than to German (from the north), especially in the north Italian craft heartland.
Currently leading the ranking: Asia (Hammer Beer), Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca (Birra Peroni) and Bianca (Bruno Ribadi).
How this ranking works
The hopIQ Score judges every beer against its style first: it rewards medals from competitions that judge within style categories and deducts points where a beer measurably deviates from its style reference. Community ratings add to that. Non-alcoholic excluded. No paid placement — order follows the data alone. Ranking spans 22 beers from 21 breweries.
Top 5 of 22
AsiaBest Overall
ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Colour
pale gold 3
A Belgian-style witbier brewed with unmalted wheat and oats, which give it its characteristic haze. Citrus fruit and oriental spices go into the brew, and together with the Belgian yeast strain they shape the profile: citrus notes up…A Belgian-style witbier brewed with unmalted wheat and oats, which give it its characteristic haze. Citrus fruit and oriental spices go into the brew, and together with the Belgian yeast strain they shape the profile: citrus notes up front, a spicy layer behind them, and a soft, grainy base from the wheat. Bitterness stays very low, so these two carry the beer on their own.
ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Colour
golden 5
The only top-fermented beer in the Gran Riserva range, a wheat beer in the Bavarian tradition, introduced in 2018 and brewed from Italian barley and wheat malt, including a pale Italian malt that gives its hazy blond colour. A white,…The only top-fermented beer in the Gran Riserva range, a wheat beer in the Bavarian tradition, introduced in 2018 and brewed from Italian barley and wheat malt, including a pale Italian malt that gives its hazy blond colour. A white, persistent head sits on top. The selected yeast brings clove to the fore, joined by ripe banana and a light peppery spice, while the palate stays fresh and lightly fruity, with a hint of orange over soft wheat bread.
ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Colour
golden 5
A light, fresh witbier brewed with Biancolilla wheat and flavored with Ciaculli late mandarin peels — a Sicilian mandarin variety grown near Palermo and considered one of Italy's finest. Hazy, fragrant, and perfectly suited to Sicily's…A light, fresh witbier brewed with Biancolilla wheat and flavored with Ciaculli late mandarin peels — a Sicilian mandarin variety grown near Palermo and considered one of Italy's finest. Hazy, fragrant, and perfectly suited to Sicily's coastal climate.
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ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild
Colour
pale gold 3
A take on the classic Belgian blanche, brewed with unmalted wheat, coriander and the peel of organic Italian citrus fruit. The result is fresh and lightly citrusy, and the moderate strength keeps it a refreshing, summery beer. Ranked on fit to the Wheat Beer reference, award history in style-judged competitions and community ratings.
5
ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Colour
pale gold 3
Heaven is a Belgian-style Blanche spiced with coriander and bitter orange peel, both added to the wort. Wheat makes up about 30 % of the grist and gives the beer a slight haze and a light body. The malt base is delicate, hopping is gentle,…Heaven is a Belgian-style Blanche spiced with coriander and bitter orange peel, both added to the wort. Wheat makes up about 30 % of the grist and gives the beer a slight haze and a light body. The malt base is delicate, hopping is gentle, and the spices bring a fresh note that keeps it thirst-quenching. Birrone counts it among its summer beers. Top-fermented, 4.8 %.
Ranks 6–10
6
Del Ducato's Belgian-inspired witbier — a collaboration tribute to the Beersel lambic brewing region of Belgium. Hazy and golden with orange peel, coriander and a dry, refreshing finish. Beersel Blanche shows del Ducato's Belgian…Del Ducato's Belgian-inspired witbier — a collaboration tribute to the Beersel lambic brewing region of Belgium. Hazy and golden with orange peel, coriander and a dry, refreshing finish. Beersel Blanche shows del Ducato's Belgian influences alongside its Italian character: a well-crafted witbier from a brewery that takes both tradition and innovation seriously.
7
A fresh and lightly spiced witbier released for Napoli SSC's 2023 championship — 'Blancheazzuro' combining 'Blanche' (white beer) with 'azzurro' (the blue of Napoli's famous football jersey). Brewed in the Belgian witbier tradition with…A fresh and lightly spiced witbier released for Napoli SSC's 2023 championship — 'Blancheazzuro' combining 'Blanche' (white beer) with 'azzurro' (the blue of Napoli's famous football jersey). Brewed in the Belgian witbier tradition with coriander and orange peel, this Neapolitan-football-themed wheat beer is light, refreshing, and vibrant with spice. Available on cask at Versa alongside PBN's core range.
8
Baladin's witbier — named after the Balinese word for 'firstborn'. Brewed with Italian kamut alongside the traditional wheat malt, coriander and orange peel. Hazy golden with a citrus-spiced character, orange peel and a refreshing, clean…Baladin's witbier — named after the Balinese word for 'firstborn'. Brewed with Italian kamut alongside the traditional wheat malt, coriander and orange peel. Hazy golden with a citrus-spiced character, orange peel and a refreshing, clean finish. Wayan is Baladin's take on the Belgian white beer tradition: elevated with heritage Italian grain and the brewery's signature artisanal touch.
9
Ballarak's signature wheat beer — brewed with native ancient Sicilian grains sown within the brewery's own fields. The hallmark of Ballarak: scent of wheat, citrus, bread, and floral hints that are the markers of the Sicilian tradition.…Ballarak's signature wheat beer — brewed with native ancient Sicilian grains sown within the brewery's own fields. The hallmark of Ballarak: scent of wheat, citrus, bread, and floral hints that are the markers of the Sicilian tradition. Hazy golden with a fine white head; the nose is fragrant with grain, citrus zest, and a delicate honey note. An agricultural craft beer with deep Sicilian terroir.
10
Mostodolce's unfiltered wheat beer — named after Fra' Bartolomeo, the great Florentine Renaissance painter. A full-flavoured Hefeweizen with characteristic banana and clove aromas, soft wheat body, and a clean, refreshing finish. 'Very…Mostodolce's unfiltered wheat beer — named after Fra' Bartolomeo, the great Florentine Renaissance painter. A full-flavoured Hefeweizen with characteristic banana and clove aromas, soft wheat body, and a clean, refreshing finish. 'Very full flavoured. All the beers are unfiltered' — the Tuscan wheat beer for visitors to Florence who want something beyond the tourist trail.
The taste landscape
Of the 22 top beers, 1 lean malt-forward and 18 lean hop-forward.