Brasserie Akerbeltz Basque craft brewery with tours and tastings in Ascain

A local, independent, and artisanal brewery, AKERBELTZ Brewery strives to preserve the authenticity of its products. Its craft beers are made using a brewing method originating in Germany that enhances the delicacy of the aromas and makes them unique.

Basque by origin, François Iraola founded Brasserie AKERBELTZ in 1999. In 2012, he expanded the small Brasserie AKERBELTZ by moving to the Larre Lore d'Ascain industrial zone, just a few minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Everything is done on-site: receiving raw materials, brewing, fermentation, bottling and barreling, labeling, tasting, sales, and shipping.

With his entire team, he produces AKERBELTZ beers, artisanal and natural, respecting tradition. Here, there are no GMOs, no additives, no colorings, and no preservatives.

Basque beers to discover :

AKERBELTZ beers are sure to delight those who taste them. Their flavors are authentic, delicate, and subtle.
Meals with friends, lunch on the go, at the counter, picnics or even just a quick moment to quench your thirst... There's an AKERBELTZ beer for every moment.

• Historical range: - Blonde: Horaila and Horia - White: Xuria - Amber: Gorrasta - Brown: Iluna
• Seasonal range: - Spring: Udaberri - Christmas: Olentzero - Summer Ale: Wheels & Waves
• Special range: - Triple: IEPA - Black: Megabeltz - Chestnut beer: Mardotxa - IPA
• Ephemeral beers: Ketua, Azkena, Gorria, Beltza

The Akerbeltz brewery and the Hurmendia biscuit factory have joined forces to create malt-dried biscuits, which are available for sale in the shop.

15 minutes from Saint Jean de Luz, 25 minutes from Espelette, 30 minutes from Bayonne / Biarritz, ideally located between ocean and mountains, at the foot of the legendary Rhune, meet at the Brasserie AKERBELTZ:
You can learn about and taste our craft beers during our opening hours. You can also simply quench your thirst at our bar, sample a selection of Basque products, and purchase our beers directly from the shop.

SHOP AND BAR :

• Monday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

VISITS :
The brewery offers self-guided tours where you will discover traditional beer making step by step followed by a tasting.

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