France Beer Reviews
France, known around the world for its elevated cuisine, wines, ciders, and cheeses, has a largely macro-centric beer scene. Light beers dominate the market, which is 90% controlled by major macrobrewers. The region, however, is more notable in that it is Europe’s largest producer of barley, and the world’s largest exporter of malt.
by Tom Smillie | Biére de Garde, Brasserie de St. Sylvestre, France, Tulip, Wine Glass |
At the beginning of my beer sampling days I was heavily into IPAs and Pales. I liked the hoppy bitterness that they carried. A year later I was into Stouts and Porter for their roasted malt profile. Currently, I’ve been enjoying Red Ales. My influences? Matt and Nate,...
by John | Biére de Garde, European Dark Lager, Fischer Brewery, France, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Fischer is a nice ale brew from Strasbourg, France which proves that the French can do more than whine about Americans, take long vacations and make wine. I was pleasantly surprised by this find. A year ago at Christmas time our family was in France drinking wine and...
