Craft breweries to try in the Vienne

1. Brasserie de Bellefois, beers brewed by a passionate person

This brewery located not far from Poitiers, in Neuville-de-Poitou, was founded in 2003 by Pascal Pouilly. A beer enthusiast and amateur brewer, he embarked on the crazy project of transforming an old Poitiers farm into a microbrewery. From production to bottling, the Bellefois Brewery uses an artisanal process, a guarantee of quality and transparency. Over the years, the company has grown, until it was acquired in 2020 by ATOM group.

Today, barley is brewed in accordance with manufacturing traditions by Jonathan Teillet, master brewer.

In its warehouse, the Bellefois brewery produces a fifteen beers for all tastes: blond, white, golden, red, IPA and triple beer. A range of seasonal and organic beers (blonde, white and golden) is also available.

During your visit to Poitiers, come and taste Bellefois' craft beers at the Brewpub , a friendly place where products are also available for sale individually, in boxes or in boxes. The microbrewery brings in food trucks at lunchtimes and evenings of the week and organizes aperitif concerts to spend gourmet and warm moments with friends or colleagues.

2. Les Pirates du Clain, a surge of craft and original beers

On the banks of the Clain, in Poitiers, find this quirky microbrewery, installed within the Spinning site, in Ligugé. The Clain Pirates was born from a beautiful story between friends and long-time beer enthusiasts. After brewing their beers as an amateur and refining their recipes over time, the 3 pirates decided to set up their own brewery in 2015. The beers they make are artisanal, unfiltered and unpasteurized. They are always looking for original and atypical tastes, selecting every grain of barley and the best hop cones.

This precision provides a unique and very fragrant taste to their creations. La Pétroleuse is an Amber ale with notes of caramel and red fruits, while Oni no Kawa is a white beer made from Japanese sencha green tea.

Pirates du Clain beers can be enjoyed in various points of sale in Poitiers: wine merchants, bars and restaurants. You also have the possibility of enjoying them directly on site, in Ligugé, during the Factory Market every Friday from 17 p.m. to 19 p.m.

3. Montmorillon beers, steeped in history

The Montmorillon brewery was founded in 1843 in the commune of the same name, in the heart of Poitou. Due to its success, the beers were sold and recognized throughout France at the time.

After its closure in 1963, Montmorillon beers reborn from its ashes in 2015 thanks to François Guillon, a native of the region. By producing artisanal quality products, organic and made in France, it allows residents to find their local beer. François Guillon produces different ranges of gourmet, epicurean and festive beers, to accompany moments of life and conviviality. It also offers homemade lemonades.

4. La Nobilienne, a family project

La Nobilienne is a family adventure created in 2019 by two brothers, Arthur and Nicolas Irani. On their farm located in Nouaille-Maupertuis, Nicolas, the eldest, is responsible for organic vegetable production to be transformed into jars and Arthur makes craft beers.
The two brothers offer different ranges of beers: Crue du Miosson, a blonde beer with citrus notes; Raoul du Fou, an amber beer with caramel flavors; and Blanc-Bec, a light and floral white beer. They also make a seasonal beer, which varies according to the season and mood.

To taste them, go to their restaurant atAbbey Inn in Nouaillé-Maupertuis.

Passing through Poitiers? Also taste the AOC Haut-Poitou wines and AOC Saumur Nord wines Vienne.