The essentials
The "6 Beers" box is a surprise lineup of 6 Italian craft beers (330 ml each), sold as a zero-waste deal by Pazzini, the Italian deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. Inside: a trio of styles based on what's in stock that day — a crisp, refreshing lager, a rounded dark ale with real character, and a hop-forward IPA. Why "zero-waste"? Because these bottles, perfectly good, are nearing their best-before date or need to free up shelf space. Rather than let them go to waste, we hand them to you at a fraction of the price. You walk away with a mini Italian beer cellar, the shop wastes nothing, and everybody wins. Spoiler: the surprise is half the fun — you discover Italy's brewing scene without having to pick for yourself.
What the basket contains
- Italian craft beers in bottles
- Style mix: lager, dark ale and IPA (subject to availability)
- 100% Italian selection curated by Pazzini
Provenance
Region
Italy
PDO
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Method
Craft beers brewed in Italy, hand-picked and offered as a zero-waste deal by Pazzini.
Notes
Surprise lineup assembled from the shop's current Italian stock. Styles and breweries vary with daily availability.
Ideas for use
01
The express Italian apéro
Pull out all 6 bottles, add a board of Italian charcuterie, some grissini, a handful of olives and a wedge of Parmesan: your Italian-style aperitivo is ready in five minutes. The lager kicks things off, the IPA stands up to the bold flavors, and the dark ale wraps up the tasting.
02
A blind tasting with friends
Lean into the surprise format and host a mini tasting: pour the three styles and have everyone guess which is the lager, the dark ale or the IPA. A friendly game that turns a simple round of drinks into a night to remember.
03
Tasty pairings
The lager lifts a Margherita pizza or grilled fish. The IPA goes toe-to-toe with a spicy burger or an aged cheese. The dark ale pairs beautifully with a chocolate dessert or a slow-cooked cut of meat. Enough to build a whole meal around your beers.
04
Cooking with beer
Don't save it all for the apéro: an Italian dark ale flavors a beef stew or a salted caramel, while a lager deglazes a pan of mussels or lightens a fritter batter. Cooking with beer carries the zero-waste spirit all the way to the plate.
Frequently asked questions
What's inside Pazzini's "6 Beers" box?
The box brings together 6 bottles of Italian craft beer, 330 ml each, as a surprise lineup. The mix spans several styles depending on what's in stock that day: usually a lager, a dark ale and an IPA. It's a 100% Italian selection built to take you on a little journey from one sip to the next, with no need to choose for yourself.
Why are these beers sold as a zero-waste deal?
At Pazzini, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, we refuse to throw out products that are still perfectly good. These beers are nearing their best-before date or need to make room for new arrivals on the shelf. Instead of wasting them, we offer them at a reduced price in a zero-waste box: a win for the planet, and a great deal for you.
Can I choose which beers go in the box?
Nope — and that's the whole point of a mystery box! The lineup is put together by Pazzini from its current Italian selection (lager, dark ale, IPA). It's your chance to discover Italian breweries you might never have picked on your own. The surprise is part of the game, and part of the fun of tasting.
How do I pick up my beer box?
You reserve your box online, then come collect it directly at the Pazzini deli in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. In-store pickup guarantees freshness and spares you any fragile transport. Just be quick: zero-waste stock is limited and goes fast.
Are Italian craft beers really different from regular beers?
Yes. Italian craft breweries have built a serious reputation, with creative recipes that play on malts, hops and sometimes local ingredients. An Italian lager tends to be clean and thirst-quenching, a dark ale rounder and maltier, and an IPA seriously aromatic. It's another way to discover Italy, beyond wine and pasta.
Does the "6 Beers" box make a good gift?
Absolutely. Six Italian craft beers in a tasting-size lineup make an original, crowd-pleasing gift for any beer lover or Italy enthusiast. At a zero-waste price, it's a generous gesture that's also kind to the planet. Perfect for drinks with friends, a housewarming, or simply treating yourself without breaking the bank.
