Local brewers and breweries of Périgord

Location: Vézac (within the Le Trait d'Union complex, opposite the castles of Périgord).

The beers: Brewed with passion just steps from the bar, the beers at "BU" celebrate the Périgord region with a touch of humor and plenty of character. From the Neanderth'Aliens (a light blonde) to the Jack'Who (a powerful triple), the range explores all styles: malty amber with the Sarlat 2048, refreshing wheat beer with the Ragna Bock, or the sharp bitterness of the Glad Oie Tor IPA. Available on tap on their superb terrace or in bottles to take away, these craft beers are even accompanied by unique seasonal recipes, such as the one with Périgord strawberries. 

For your information: The brewery offers street food as well as free tours and tastings.

• Find out more about La Brasserie de l'Union.

Location : Boulazac Isle Manoire

The beers : The permanent roster consists of three beers: Blonde Pale Ale, Sunrise IPA, and Triple. All are passionately crafted by Alexandre using environmentally conscious artisanal recipes, revealing aromas of grains, exotic fruits, spices, and honey. A few seasonal brews round out Epic Brasserie's beer selection, such as Amber, Brown, and Wheat, depending on the season. These beers are brewed with an eco-responsible approach in collaboration with committed regional partners.

Anecdote : Epic Brasserie offers brewing workshops of 2 to 4 hours open to professionals and individuals.

Location: Limeuil

Beers: La Lutine brewery offers two very original beers, among a range of other more classic (but equally high-quality and delicious) beers: Spirulina beer and Walnut beer. The latter, a typical Périgord beer, pairs wonderfully with cheese or a sweet and savory dish. You can find La Lutine in gourmet shops and local stores around Limeuil and the Vézère Valley.

• Check out the Brasserie la Lutine page for all the information!

Location: Bergerac

The beers: La Nove is a brewery set up as a worker cooperative (SCOP) by Béatrice and Emmanuel, based in Bergerac. It's a social and solidarity economy project, so beyond brewing good organic beers, they have strong values behind their hops!

• See the Brasserie la Nové page for all the information.

Location: Coly

The beers: French hops, spring water, and nothing else! It's right near a spring that La Chavagn' is now located. Three ranges are available: fruity (chestnut, raspberry...yum!), craft beers (with US and UK flavors), and classic beers (6 beers with new, yet familiar tastes!).

The shop: In the pretty little village of Coly, not far from Saint-Amand-de-Coly (one of the most beautiful villages in France), come and taste and stock up on bottles or rent a keg and a tap for an event.

• Link: The Chavagn' entry in the Guide

Location: Saint Saud Lacoussiere

The beers: Mike and Val are English and live in a mill where they've been able to realize their brewing dream. If you like beers with an English character, the kind you find in small country pubs, crisp and smooth, then try the Pale Ale. The Black IPA is a dark beer, with just the right amount of bitterness to balance its rich coffee/cocoa notes...

• The Périgord Beers listing in the Périgord Guide!

Location: Hautefort

Beers: At the foot of the magnificent Hautefort castle lies the Chanoine brewery. Completely organic and certified, these beers are available in all colors!

Anecdote: It was on a boat in the Maldives that the brewing family had the idea for a career change, after 11 years of scuba diving!

• Visit their page on the Périgord Guide to find out more!

Location: Bergerac

The beers: They are brewed from organic grains and offer a honeyed taste... Available as "Brown Ale", "Pale Ale", "weisbier" (Bavarian-inspired), "Dry Hop" (bitter and fruity), and IPA. Pick them up at the brewery from Martin; you'll also find them at local and summer events.

Anecdote: The Coulobre is a legendary monster that terrorized the Dordogne River. It is said that it drank the water of the Dordogne and ate the inhabitants and boatmen...

Location: Boulazac

Beers: Craft beers brewed with love and family in Boulazac, near Périgueux, 3 Croquants is available on tap in a few local establishments and is a pleasure to sip at events. This beer has real talent and is even exported beyond the department and the country. White, blonde, and red beers, made with Belgian malt and US hops.

Location: Sarlat-la-Canéda

Beers: In the charming town of Sarlat, the land of foie gras, there's also some excellent beer. You'll find it in 33cl, 75cl bottles, and on tap (for rent) in the town's restaurants, directly at the brewery, and in local shops (and supermarkets). Around ten different varieties are available (blonde, white, amber, special occasion beers, Indian pale ale, etc.), all brewed with water from a spring in a nearby village: Estevenie.

Location: Sarrazac

The beers : Five different beers await you. David brews his own recipes in a charming little hamlet. Find him at the Thiviers market on Saturdays and at the brewery. I love their labels; they're easy to recognize and well-designed.

Location: Plaisance

The beers: Original and flavorful brews, made with carefully selected ingredients. They harvest their own hops locally and source their wheat from a neighbor! Their latest offering is a coffee IPA, mmm. You can find them in specialty beer shops and a few bars around Bergerac.

Location: Nontron

Beers: Locally brewed, short supply chain, direct sales, and only additive-free beers made with carefully selected ingredients... Pure bliss! Their range of beers, in all colors, also includes special brews for major events, particularly trail runs and endurance races in the region! This year, the big news is the Black IPA!

Location: Monpazier
The beers: A British brewery, created by Hugh and Denise in a friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy smooth beers, not too cold and with a smile!

There are also Beer Club evenings on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a cheese and charcuterie platter... yum!
Anecdote: They won 3 gold medals and 4 silver medals at the European Beer Challenge.

Location: Saint-Cyprien

Beers: In Saint-Cyprien, there's a beautiful metal bridge and a lovely weekly market. There's also a great brewery: La Croix du Rat, which offers an Irish-Périgord beer! Stephen is originally from Dublin, and after a long career as a brewer, he settled in Saint-Cyprien. His beer is as natural as possible: GMO-free, kosher, and organic. You can easily recognize this beer by its bright and fun labels. You'll find it in blonde, amber, and a stout version (smooth and strong, with a coffee-chocolate flavor, like the one Stephen used to find in Ireland!). There's also the "dark white," the true Périgord with chestnut, and the one with Périgord honey.

Location: Grignols

The beers: They are all organic, farm-made, and traditional. Mathieu is committed to brewing with grains grown as close as possible to where this smooth and delicate beer is made. Trained in La Rochelle, he uses barley grown on his own farm; it is certified organic, and the range includes amber, wheat, blonde, and brown ales.

Anecdote: Like almost all these breweries, we invite you to go directly to the place of production to buy your bottles but also to meet Mathieu who will passionately explain to you the work of farmer/brewer!

Location: Thiviers, in the Périgord Vert region

The beers: They are organic, made from barley malt and wheat. Particularly sensitive to the quality of the yeasts, they choose liquid yeasts to benefit from a wide range of strains and give varied flavors to the beers.

Anecdote: To add roundness to their "drinks", Father Bitter doesn't hesitate to add oat flakes to the basic recipe!