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- Most beer sold in France is pilsner lager, mass-produced by major breweries which control over 90% of the market, although there are also traditional beer styles, such as top-fermented Bière de Garde, and a number of microbreweries.
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May 17, 2024 · France has a rich brewing history and produces the most barley in Europe, so why doesn't it have a more robust modern beer culture?
- Kronenbourg / 1664: the Most Famous. Probably the most famous French beer, the “Kro’ ” is an industrial beer that can be found everywhere. Kronenbourg owns the brand ‘1664’ which is very appreciated by the French and which I will also talk about.
- Despérados. Desperados (we say “Despé”) is a beer born in 1995 in Alsace in a brewery that has since been bought by Heineken France. It is a beer oriented towards young people, its tequila aromas, its powerful, subtle, and unique taste has seduced the youth market as expected.
- Pelforth. The Pelforth Brewery (The Pelican Brewery) was born in 1921 in Lille out of the association of Louis Boucquey, Armand Deflandre and Raoul Bonduel.
- Adelscott. French beer originally brewed by the Fischer brewery in Alsace. Since it was bought by Heineken France it is brewed by the brewery of l’espérance, in Schiltigheim in the Bas-Rhin.
Most beer sold in France is pilsner lager, mass-produced by major breweries which control over 90% of the market, although there are also traditional beer styles, such as top-fermented Bière de Garde, and a number of microbreweries.
- Kronenbourg 1664 by Brasseries Kronenbourg. Style: European Pale Lager. Alcohol Content: 5.5% ABV. Tasting Notes: Biscuit, Earth, Honey. And the most popular French beer is (drum roll) Kronenbourg 1664.
- Pelforth Brune by Brasserie Heineken. Style: English Brown Ale. Alcohol Content: 6.5% ABV. Tasting Notes: Caramel, Cocoa. Maybe you’re not one for the lagers and Bière de Gardes.
- Jenlain Ambree by Brasserie Duyck. Style: Bière de Garde. Alcohol Content: 7.5% ABV. Tasting Notes: apricot, Apple, White Raisins, Peach. Do you fancy a big beer with a fruity character?
- Meteor Lager by Brasserie Meteor. Style: European Pale Lager. Alcohol Content: 4.5% ABV. Tasting Notes: Bready. There’s something about lagers in green bottles.
Sep 23, 2021 · While there is a long tradition of beer in eastern and northern France, due to proximity with Germany and Belgium, the drink is now gaining ground all over the country. Today, the region with the...
Mar 8, 2024 · France is not a beer country—that’s a fact. France attracts approximately 75 million international travelers every year. They come for the wine and delicious bread and viennoiseries, not for beers as they would be when visiting neighboring countries such as Belgium or Germany.
The majority of the French beer market (a good 90%) is mass-produced by big names like Heineken, but there’s still hope to be found in the remaining 10%. This article covers the history of French beers, popular brands, and a few of the best craft breweries, as well as the best food pairings .
