The next two weeks will be packed with events centered around beer in the capital, through several institutions and festivals that I really enjoy.
First off, there’s the Paris Beer Week #2, which will run from May 22 to May 31, 2015, giving you the chance to discover the French and international brewing scene in the capital through a hundred events and great deals, organized by breweries, beer shops, bars, distributors, and associations. I already told you about it last year and I am so happy this wonderful event is back for a second edition.
Another event, Heineken, will also be taking over the Palais Brongniart for 3 days for The Place To Beer on the upcoming May 21, 22, and 23.
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Hutch Hot-Dogs House
Nearly 3 years after its launch, the brand Hutch Hot-Dogs House, well-known to the street foodies who follow this blog for offering delicious hot dogs in the purest New York tradition, is expanding its dining menu by launching its own house beer: the Hutch Classic Pale Ale, because beer is exactly THE trendiest drink of the moment!
It is an original and exclusive recipe with an American inspiration, brewed by the Brasserie artisanale du Galibier located in Valloire (a name that those who love skiing will certainly recognize, as it is a famous ski resort in the Savoy region).
The Hutch Classic Pale Ale is a fruity, floral beer with a slightly pronounced bitterness, but it is very refreshing and pairs perfectly with the sweet-and-savory profile of Hutch hot dogs. You can now find it for sale in bottles at both of Hutch’s Parisian hot dog shops, at the Zénith de Paris, as well as at the numerous events that Hutch associates with (including, coming up: the Sneakers Event, Peacock, and Solidays!).
The tip: for the entire duration of Paris Beer Week, Hutch Hot-Dogs House is offering you a second menu free for every beer + hot dog menu (8€) purchased in their shops.
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Hutch Hot-Dogs House
63 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis 75010 Paris
3 rue Sainte-Marthe 75010 Paris
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The FrogPubs beer weekend in Paris
, a must-visit spot for hop lovers, is celebrating Beer Week in Paris with a weekend of brewing activities in their pubs (from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24), restaurants, and microbreweries, all of which are pioneers of craft beer in Paris.
On the program: 3 events to promote and support the great brewing community in a spirit of conviviality, sharing, and discovery.
- Friday, May 22: “Crafty ladies“, women are in the spotlight at the Frog & Princess.
To pay tribute to women, who are increasingly drawn to hops, the Frog & Princess will offer 8 craft beers exclusively brewed by women. Animations and meet-and-greets are also on the program.
The Frog & Princess
9 rue Princesse, Paris 75006
from 5:30 PM to 2:00 AM
- Saturday, May 23: “Take Over Our Taps #2“, 6 British breweries take over the Frog & Rosbif.
At the Frog & Rosbif on Rue Saint-Denis in Paris (the very place where Paul Chantler, a “craft” beer enthusiast and founder of FrogPubs, brewed his very first pint just 22 years ago), FrogPubs will exceptionally hand over its taps to six guest breweries (Fuller’s, Firebrand, Pressure Drop, Camden Town Brewery, Timothy Taylors, and Meantime). They will be able to have their beers tested and sold (until their kegs run dry) in this Parisian beer institution.
It’s an opportunity to taste beers that are new to France and echo the launch of the Great British Beers Series.
Live DJs are on the program and, as a rare treat, you can even visit the brewery located in the basement of the Frog & Rosbif. From fermentation tanks to your glass, you’ll know everything about your brew!
The Frog & Rosbif
116 rue St Denis, Paris 75002
from noon onwards
- Sunday, May 24: “#RunningForBeer“: 1 to 15 km of hopped running through the capital, led by the FrogLegs (the FrogPubs running team). Participants will start at the Frog at Bercy Village and head to the Frog XVI, passing through the 7 different Parisian FrogPubs where they can catch their breath with a small pint (all drinks are free). This race is open to everyone, regardless of the participants’ fitness level.
Start of the race at the Frog at Bercy Village, 25 Cour Saint-Emilion, 75012 Paris – Start at 10:00 AM – Arrival starting at 1:00 PM at the Frog XVI
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The Petit Futé Belgian Beer Guide
Just because I thought the theme fit well, and because it was since my trip to Belgium that I learned to appreciate beer, I’ll take this opportunity to tell you that Petit Futé has just released the new edition of its Belgian Beer Guide.
This edition also invites you to discover new “pearls” among a wide selection of breweries, beers, and great addresses offered in Belgium but also in France!
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The Place to Beer by Heineken
The Place To Beer is an event centered on beerology, open to the general public and organized by Tendances Bière at the initiative of Heineken S.A.S.
On the program: a sensory initiatory journey to discover different moments of beer consumption, a beer quiz, meet-and-greets with brewers from different regions, chefs, bartenders, beer tastings, the 10th anniversary of the Beerology Competition (with a mixology event), chefs (Noémie Honiat, Adel Dakkar, Laurent Favre-Mot) who will offer pairings between beers and food, masterclasses,…
The tip: the event is completely free; you just need to sign up via the site tendancesbiere.fr to receive your invitation.
The Place to Beer
May 21, 22, and 23, 2015
Thursday, May 21, day reserved for professionals from 7 PM to 1 AM
Friday, May 22, public day from 2:30 PM to 10 PM
Saturday, May 23, public day from 1 PM to 10 PM
May 22 and 23: continuous masterclasses / beerfore from 7 PM to 10 PM with DJ Set apéro
Palais Brongniart
28 place de la Bourse, Paris 2nd
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CONTEST:
For the occasion, I am offering you the chance to win 3 VIP invitations (for 2 people) for the launch party of The Place to Beer (which is not normally open to the public), which will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2015, starting at 7 PM.
On the program for this evening: initiatory journey, DJ set by Little Freaky Things, masterclasses, cocktail workshops, guinguette vibes…
To participate, just leave a comment below this article telling me about your relationship with beer.
A random draw among the answers to this question will determine the 3 winners of the invitations. Good luck everyone!
Rules:
– Contest limited to Metropolitan France
– + 1 chance if you are a fan of the blog’s Facebook page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Twitter page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Hellocoton page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page; + 1 chance for every share of the article (don’t forget to leave your usernames in your comment if you want to benefit from extra chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Contest reserved for adults
– Transportation to the event location is at the winner’s expense
– Contest start date Saturday, May 16, 2015 – participation deadline Tuesday, May 19, 2015, and results the following day on the blog in an edit of this article
