The Vosges now count around fifteen craft breweries, with a nice cluster around La Bresse, Remiremont and Gérardmer. Five addresses worth the detour.
1. Brasserie de La Bresse
The local favourite. Pale, amber and triple beers, a blueberry edition in summer. Shop in the village, draught beer in several restaurants.
2. Brasserie de Gérardmer
Broad range, beers aged in oak barrels, seasonal events. Guided tour and tasting.
3. Brasserie artisanale du Ventron
Small production but beers well known to enthusiasts. Visit as a side trip to a Grand Ventron hike.
4. Brasserie de Remiremont
Back to historic roots: a brewery in the town centre with an adjoining pub to taste on the spot.
5. Brasserie du Thillot
Original products, regular collaborations with bars in the Vosges and the Territoire de Belfort.
Where to taste
- Cafés and restaurants in central La Bresse
- Specialist shops in Gérardmer and Remiremont
- La Bresse market on Saturday morning
Beer and Vosges food pairings
- Pale: tartiflette, tarte flambée
- Amber: smoked meats, marcaire meal
- Triple: well-aged munster
- Stout: blueberry tart, chocolate desserts
Plan a stay in a chalet and combine tastings with hikes and lake days.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the breweries?
Most offer tours with tastings, usually Friday and Saturday afternoons. Online booking strongly recommended, places are limited.
Are the beers sold in shops?
Yes, in craft shops in La Bresse, Gérardmer and Remiremont, and direct at the breweries. Some supermarkets also stock local ranges.
Are there children-friendly brewery tours?
Tours are usually from 16 and up, but some breweries have tap-rooms with outdoor space and soft drinks where families are welcome.
What's the best season to visit?
Spring and autumn for quiet visits, summer for festive tap-room events with live music.