The craft beer scene in and around Paris is booming, offering beer lovers a multitude of craft breweries competing in ingenuity and flavor. From light, refreshing beers to rich, complex stouts, these breweries push the boundaries of brewing creativity, while highlighting tradition and craftsmanship. Let’s take a look at some of our favourite places to enjoy home-made mousse!
La Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or
Located in the multicultural Goutte d’Or district of Paris, this brewery is known for its passion for local ingredients and its commitment to sustainability. Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or offers a wide range of craft beers, from classics to more daring creations. So if you’re passing through the neighbourhood, don’t hesitate to pop in for a froth!
Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or – 28, rue de la Goutte d’Or, 75018
Gallia
The Gallia bar, located in Pantin, is a brewing gem that has revived the capital’s historic beer heritage. Founded in 1890, the brewery was relaunched in 2009 with a new vision: to create quality beers inspired by traditional Parisian recipes. Gallia offers a wide range of beers, from light and refreshing to rich and powerful. In any case, there’s something for everyone!
Gallia – 35, rue Méhul, Pantin
LBF – La Brasserie Fondamentale
At its four Paris addresses, La Brasserie Fondamentale (or LBF to its friends) distills the finest beverages! From the great classics to the most surprising, beer lovers both amateur and experienced are sure to find something to their liking among all the beers on offer. Blonde, Blanche, Amber or IPA are there for the more academic, while Spicy Triple, Pineapple Pale Ale and Strawberry Pepper Blanche will delight the more adventurous.
LBF – four Paris addresses
I.B.U.
Beer lovers, we may have found your new reference spot. In Oberkampf or in the courtyard of the Petites Écuries, I.B.U. awaits you with open arms in its friendly design den. All the ingredients are here to drive any hop enthusiast crazy. If you love independent beers and artisanal products, I.BU. is the place for you!
I.B.U – 144, rue d’Oberkampf, 75011 and 20, cour des Petites Écuries, 75010
BAPBAP
In the heart of rue Saint-Maur lies the bar of one of Paris’s best-known craft breweries. BAPBAP, a local, artisanal French microbrewery, welcomes you to its cosy bar to sample the many varieties in its range. Test it now!
Maison BAPBAP – 79, rue Saint-Maur, 75011
Also read: I.B.U Oberkampf: the temple of craft beer offers tasty tastings