Brasserie Akerbeltz

An artisanal, local and independent brewery, the AKERBELTZ brewery is committed to preserving the authenticity of its products. Its homemade beers are brewed according to a brewing method originating in Germany that enhances the delicacy of the aromas and makes them unique.

Originally from Basque, François Iraola founded the AKERBELTZ Brewery in 1999. In 2012, he expanded the small AKERBELTZ Brewery by moving to the Larre Lore d'Ascain artisanal area, a few minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Everything is done on site: reception of raw materials, brewing, fermentation, bottling and barreling, labelling, tasting, sale, shipping.

With his whole team, he and his team produce AKERBELTZ beers, both traditional and natural, in accordance with tradition. Here, no GMOs, no additives, no colouring and no preservatives.

Basque beers to discover

AKERBELTZ beers will delight those who enjoy them. Their flavours are authentic, delicate and subtle.

Meals with friends, lunch on the go, at the counter, picnic or a little moment to quench your thirst... There is an AKERBELTZ beer for every moment.

The historical range : the blonde Horaila / the white Xuria / amber Gorrasta / the Brown Iluna.

The special range : the triple IEPA / the Brown Megabeltz

Seasonal beers : springtime Udaberri and Christmas Olentzero.

15 minutes from Saint Jean de Luz, 25 minutes from Espelette, 30 minutes from Bayonne / Biarritz, ideally located between the ocean and the mountains, at the foot of the mythical Rhune, go to the Brasserie AKERBELTZ :
Initiation and tasting of our traditional beers await you during our opening hours. You can also simply quench your thirst at our bar, taste a selection of Basque products and buy our beers directly from the shop.

SHOP AND BAR

• February to March : Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 7pm. Bar on Friday evenings until 9pm.

• April to June and September to December : Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Bar on Friday evenings until 9pm.

• July and August : Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 8pm. Bar on Fridays until 9pm.

• January : closed to the public

VISITS

The brewery offers guided tours where you will discover the traditional brewing of beer step by step in a warm and original atmosphere followed by a tasting.

• July and August : Friday at 5pm (on reservation - limited number of places).

Price of the visit : 7 € per person. Tasting included.