Nouvelle brasserie des 4 Ecluses, Dunkerque le 03/10/2019. Photo Marc Demeure/La Voix Du Nord.
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A Land of Brewers
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Dunkirk area was home to dozens of breweries. Beer was often the only “hygienic” drink available… So everyone, including children, drank it every day!
Fortunately, the beer brewed at the time was very light, more like a table beer, which some breweries in northern France continued to produce until the 1990s.
In recent years, many enthusiasts have breathed new life into this tradition by setting up microbreweries. Today, the beers are stronger than they used to be, but still within the average range of French craft beers.
The brewers are delighted to welcome you to their breweries and share their passion with you. And of course, you can buy the beers brewed on site. From producer to customer, it doesn’t get more direct than that!
The Micro-Brasserie des 2 Forts is located in Petit-Fort-Philippe. Here, you’ll find 9 different beers, ranging from classic blonde ales to more unexpected flavours such as bergamot and grapefruit. There’s also a Christmas beer and a winter beer, so there’s something for everyone. You can visit the brewery by appointment, or head straight to the shop.
44 rue de Gravelines – 59153 Grand-Fort-Philippe
Tel: 06.25.76.01.24
contact@microbrasseriedes2forts.fr
www.microbrasseriedes2forts.fr
Brasserie des 4 Écluses is located in the centre of Dunkirk, on the Terre-plein des 4 Écluses, in two former lock keeper’s houses featuring typically Flemish architecture. Here, you can sample craft beers brewed by a passionate brewer. The brewery regularly produces four beers: two blonde ales, a triple and a stout. Group visits are available on Wednesday afternoons.
Terre-plein des 4 Écluses, 59140 Dunkirk
Tel: 03 74 06 03 43
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Located in Bray-Dunes, La Brasserie des Dunes de Flandre produces Diabinte, a craft beer brewed using top fermentation. The brewery also works with local producers to offer a range of regional specialities: terrines, potjevleesch, filled waffles, Flemish carbonnade, soups, Bergues cheese meatballs, chicken with Bergues cheese, mini cod terrines, mini Bergues cheese terrines, and more.
Production site and shop
Brasserie des Dunes de Flandre: 59 rue Roger Salengro, 59123 Bray-Dunes.
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–12pm; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm–5pm.
Sales outlet
Diabinte La Boutique: 39 Boulevard Sainte-Barbe, 59140 Dunkirk.
Tuesday to Friday, 10am–12pm and 2:30pm–6:30pm. Saturday, 10am–6:30pm.
Tel: 03 28 58 83 98
diabinte@gmail.com
Brasserie Cappelaere is located in Malo-les-Bains. Here, you’ll find craft beers brewed on site. The brewery regularly produces four types of beer: a blonde ale, a triple, a hoppy beer and a very light, highly hopped beer. The brewery also produces special editions to introduce beer lovers to new and original flavours.
32 bis rue Oscar Delille (white garage door)
Tel: 06 23 04 10 45
www.brasserie-cappelaere.fr
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Brasserie des Sirènes is located in Ghyvelde. Here, the beers are craft-brewed, with no added CO2. The brewing process takes eight weeks, starting in the fermenter and then continuing with bottle conditioning. You’ll find wheat beers, light blondes, smash IPAs, triples, quadruples, as well as fruit-based beers (raspberry, blueberry).
2A rue du Lac, 59254 Ghyvelde
Tel: 06 20 81 75 32
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On the map below, you’ll find the locations of the different breweries. Most of them are situated close to the cycle route. What could be more enjoyable than discovering our coastline on a trip combining cycling and the art of beer tasting?
Plan interactif : 5 lieux répertoriés.
If you ask a Dunkirk local where to go for a drink, they’ll almost certainly point you towards “Rue de la Soif”, officially known as rue de l’Amiral Ronarc’h. No need to spell it out: you’ll find plenty of places to quench your thirst…
Just a stone’s throw away, pop in and see Betty at l’Apéro Bistrot, on rue Roger Salengro. Over a sharing platter, you can sample her speciality: grilled jambette, and above all her own take on vol-au-vent, made to her very own recipe.
Prefer a dockside atmosphere? Head to quai de la Citadelle, a must-visit spot for rounding off your evening! You’re sure to find something to suit you at À l’Abordage, Aux Maboules, Quai 17, Sekhmet… And the beer selection is regularly refreshed!
In Malo-les-Bains, we love getting together at Jolly Roger, on avenue Kléber, for a 100% rock’n’roll atmosphere!
Along the beach, choose a table on the terrace or settle down on the sand. There are plenty of bars and restaurants waiting to welcome you!
And finally, as any good sailor in this land of brewers should, don’t leave without trying Dunkirk mussels, the perfect match for a good beer from the North and a generous portion of fries!
