When you think of Italian drinks, your mind may instantly go to wine or coffee. However, for enthusiasts like myself, it's also the home of some fantastic beers. As someone who has spent many years drinking beer from countries all over the globe, Italian beers are ones I always go back to. While they produce other types of beer, Italy's lagers commonly have a crisp and refreshing taste but with a depth of flavor to go with it.

Here, I will give you a list of 14 Italian beers you need to know and try. This will give you a great introduction to what the country offers before you move on to microbreweries and craft distillers. All the beers here should be fairly easy to acquire and I have personally enjoyed them all myself. All you need to do now is join me on this journey and then start your own list of what Italian beers you need to buy.