Bières de Ré Discovering local beers from the Île de Ré

BIÈRES DE RÉ celebrates its 30th anniversary

30 years…yes, really! For over a quarter of a century, Bières de Ré has been brewing quality craft beers on the Île de Ré. An eternity in the world of craft breweries, which have proliferated in recent years.

The Bières de Ré brewery was indeed founded in 1996 by Mr. Baumgartner, an Austrian brewer who came to the island to retire. Passionate about his former profession and in love with "his" little corner of paradise, he brewed the first white beer brewed on the Île de Ré.

In 2011, the brewery was taken over by the Bertrand family, winegrowers and distillers established in Charente-Maritime since 1848.

Their promise? To modernize the production tool and enrich the range while maintaining the artisanal and authentic spirit of Bières de Ré.

Mission accomplished. While the modernization of the brewing and fermentation equipment is important, the recipes that made the brewery successful, such as the " Blanche de Ré ", remain.

Sensitive to ecological issues, the Bières de Ré brewery minimizes its environmental impact by reducing its energy consumption thanks to a unique energy recovery exchanger system.

A great example of commitment to sustainable development !

A pioneer in organic beer brewing on the island, the range also includes bold creations such as Ré honey beer, the Triple with its three types of hops, the Déferlante with its distinctive flavor, the Indian Pale Ale, Cognac-flavored beers, and citrus beer. These high-quality craft beers have won numerous awards at prestigious competitions and are sure to please beer lovers!

Bières de Ré also offers a range of artisanal spirits under the brand "LE PERTUIS" which are produced by Mathieu Bertrand, master distiller and blender.

• Two whiskies matured on the island with a finish in Pineau des Charentes casks for the Single Cask and a finish in Bourbon, Cognac and Pineau des Charentes casks for the Pure Malt.
• A pure and elegant artisanal vodka.
• A gin with delicate juniper aromas, enhanced by a lemony note.
• A traditional pastis and a blue pastis with original notes of pepper and wild mint.

The brewery also produces OREA organic sodas, with lower sugar content and natural flavors, including lemonade, cola, and tonic. Ideal for cocktails.

Over the past few years, the brewery has constantly innovated, guided by its strong local roots, which are at the heart of its DNA. The brewery prioritizes short supply chains by selecting regional malts and French hops.


Our advice? Visit the shop/brewery located in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré and admire the brewers at work. A pleasant way to discover the expertise of these passionate artisans.

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