Produits gourmands: Bière et brasserie Normandy

La, this tells you something? Brown, amber, rousse or blonde, this beer is enjoyed in the best pubs in Rouen and is in more and more shops. His creator, Dominique Camus, has been the region's VIKING brewer since 1997. In his brayonne farm, the artisan produces various beers, such as the chestnut, but also whisky (the good named Thor Boyo), different cervoises (e. g. Rollon, infused with heather, or Yggdrasill, infused with ash) or beer vinegar. The brewery visits every Saturday afternoon according to the motto "reviled either beer does not drink", and a tasting closes the visit in beauty! Every year in June, during the summer solstice a Viking feast is organised with carousing, swords of swords, traditional dance and games, shows, fire cracheurs and other deities!

Traditional, brown or red beers in the Fun, "Cochon" or "Belzebuth". Travel from Belgium to Mexico via Germany, Japan or Jamaica. However, without going so far, you will also find Normandy and Breton shades. Trappist, abbeys and other stouts will satisfy connoisseurs, as well as those with a sweet tooth. You will have understood it, there is something for all tastes! In addition to beer, a large selection of alcohol, wines, aperitif drinks, accessories, especially glasses (a good idea to make a gift basket), the possibility of filling caps... Besides this, l'Aca is also a bar where you can enjoy a beer on the terrace or in the small indoor room.

Located right in the heart of the city, Le Bercail has brought a breath of originality and joy to Alençon evenings. A blend of wood, brick and metal, it produces its own beers (the most popular of which are called "l'Avant-Première" and "Planet of the Hops"). For an aperitif or an evening with friends, accompanied by pizzas or tapas, in a good atmosphere that vibrates to the sounds of concerts every week (with a predilection for jazz and rock sounds), the place is perfect!

Among the many beers made in the Manche, in Hauteville, it is the Moussette that you will find. Behind this pretty name, a link between the beverage and the nearby sea, lies the know-how of two young locals. Brown, blond, white: the beer elaborated here in the rules of art is full of flavors, strong and soft, and is acquired according to half-liter bottles. The complex includes a nice beach bar, open every day in summer.

Beer lovers will find plenty to satisfy their cravings in the Cotentin region. One of the latest offerings is from Brasserie de l'Ouve: this craft microbrewery was created by Nicolas Marchand, a native of the region with a passion for the subject. Blonde, rousse, amber, the flavours on offer are just as varied, and the Barbey, the name given to the first products, has already met with success. Although the company doesn't currently have a boutique, you can find these beers at local markets and events.

Atypical and nice, this place, dedicated to cinema and music, is good! But make no mistake, here, above all, beer is brewed. With the impression that barley flows in Nicolas' veins. Just a stone's throw from the freeway, Pont-l'Evêque and Lisieux, the Brasserie Sagesse offers a dozen organic and multi-medium beers. One can spend beautiful afternoons there, in the garden or at the bar, installed beside the brewing tanks. You can also customize your own beer, participate in a brewing workshop, or treat yourself to a private tasting!

Brasserie de la Baie has quickly become a solid reference! For many years now, under the leadership of Christophe Lesénéchal, dozens of hectolitres have been produced. There's a brew for every taste: from dark to amber to blonde, the know-how and selection of the best products make these little marvels. Numerous retailers in Normandy and Brittany give you the opportunity to buy some in the region: really hard not to succumb.

Based on the principle that beer is a noble product in the same way as wine, the owners have built a castle for it... a little wooden castle for their organic microbrewery, so that they can brew and welcome their customers in the best possible conditions! Produced from organic cereals and several varieties of hops from England, Alsace, and the Czech Republic, Tortue and Dragon are available in blond, amber, and white. Want to start brewing your own beers? We offer training courses for amateurs and future brewers!

The family farm, established in the middle of the 19th century, has added a brewing activity to its know-how. "La Trotteuse" is not only made in a traditional way, but the barley is grown on site, so the beer is all natural. You will find the sweet beverage in wine shops, on racetracks, on markets... Blonde version, amber version, would you like to have a little froth?

Who said Normandy was all about cider? For several years now, brewers have been multiplying, giving birth to local beers. One of these is Brasserie de l'Arbre, based in Bagnoles. After a change of life, since Jean launched his own business in 2021 as part of a reconversion, the entrepreneur produces three types of beer: blonde, amber and a hoppier version. Jean welcomes visitors to his boutique by appointment, and you can meet him at local markets, including the Bagnoles market on Saturdays, or in some local bars.

Brasserie Normande SeptanteSix, located in Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf, specializes in craft beers. In addition to the classic Blanche, Blonde and Ambrée, the brewery also offers seasonal and event beers. Beer lovers can sample original creations such as the Coriandre double blanche, the Zest d'amour Blonde infused with caramelized orange peel, the Bourbon-aged Hurricane and the Calvados Drouin VSOP signature. The brewery organizes workshops to discover the beer-making process, guided tours followed by tastings, Food Pairing evenings to match food and beer, and expert brewing half-days where visitors can brew their own beer. Group tours are also available, with catering services available for associations and companies. The brewery has a boutique and offers customized services for professionals.

The Bière Brotonia microbrewery offers a selection of craft beers, from light lagers to full-bodied stouts, IPAs and white ales. The brewery also offers 20 l and 25 l keg rentals, as well as a two-spout beer dispenser.