Sustainable and responsible tourism in the Basque Country
Sustainable and responsible tourism in the Basque Country
1,6 km - Ascain
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An artisanal, local and independent brewery, the AKERBELTZ brewery strives to preserve the authenticity of its products. Its craft beers are produced using a brewing method originating in Germany which sublimates the delicacy of the aromas and makes them unique.
Basque of origin, François Iraola founded the Brasserie AKERBELTZ in 1999. In 2012, he enlarged the small Brasserie AKERBELTZ by settling in the artisanal area Larre Lore d'Ascain, a few minutes from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Everything is done on site: reception of raw materials, brewing, fermentation, bottling and barrels, labeling, tasting, sale, shipping.
With his whole team, he produces AKERBELTZ beers, artisanal and natural, in the respect of tradition. Here, no GMOs, no additives, no coloring and no preservatives.
Basque beers to discover
AKERBELTZ beers will delight those who taste them. Their flavors are authentic, delicate and subtle.
Meals with friends, lunch on the go, at the counter, picnic or even a little time to quench your thirst... There is 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, BeltzaThe Akerbeltz brewery & the Biscuiterie Hurmendia have joined forces to concoct spent malt biscuits, on sale at the shop.
15 mins from Saint Jean de Luz, 25 mins from Espelette, 30 mins from Bayonne / Biarritz, ideally located between the ocean and the mountains, at the foot of the legendary Rhune, meet at the Brasserie AKERBELTZ:
Initiation and tasting of our craft beers await you there 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 at the shop.
SHOP AND BAR
- Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
VISITS
The brewery offers self-guided tours where you will learn about traditional beer making step by step followed by a tasting.Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation
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An artisanal, local and independent brewery, the AKERBELTZ brewery strives to preserve the authenticity of its products. Its craft beers are produced using a brewing method originating in Germany which sublimates the delicacy of the aromas and makes them unique.
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