5 May 2023

Vive la Bière: Ranking the best brews in France for the first four months of 2023

In recent years, France has become a hotbed of microbreweries producing unique and flavorful beers. To help you navigate the vast array of options, we’ve compiled a list of the best beers in France for the first four months of 2023, based on ratings from the Pint Please beer rating app. Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking to try something new, these top-rated beers are sure to please your palate.

Best-rated beers in France

Let’s kick things off by taking a look at the Top-20 list of all-rated beers in France. While this list includes brews from around the world, it’s clear that central Europe has a stronghold on the rankings.

It’s no secret that stronger beers tend to get higher ratings, and this is evident in the list below, which is dominated by Belgian beers. Many of them being old classics. However, while many beer enthusiasts may gravitate towards bold, high-ABV brews, there’s something to be said for the classics. Case in point: Guinness. Despite its relatively mild flavour profile compared to some of the other beers on our list, this beloved Irish stout still managed to snag the ninth spot on our ranking of the top-rated beers in France for the first four months of 2023.

Rank	Beer	Brewery	%	Style	Country	Rating 2023
1.	Paix Dieu Triple	Brasserie Caulier	10.0 %	Tripel	Belgium	4.12 ⭐
2.	Tripel Karmeliet	Brouwerij Bosteels (AB-InBev)	8.4 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.92 ⭐
3.	Chouffe Blonde	Brasserie D’Achouffe (Duvel-Moortgat)	8.0 %	Belgian Strong Ale	Belgium	3.88 ⭐
4.	Gouden Carolus Tripel	Brouwerij Het Anker	9.0 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.87 ⭐
5.	Tripel LeFort	Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste (Bockor)	8.8 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.85 ⭐
6.	Yankee Trouble	Brique House Brewery	6.5 %	New England IPA / Hazy IPA	France	3.85 ⭐
7.	St. Bernardus Tripel	Brouwerij St. Bernardus	8.0 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.79 ⭐
8.	Kasteel Rouge	Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck	8.0 %	Fruit / Vegetable Beer	Belgium	3.78 ⭐
9.	Guinness Draught	Guinness (Diageo)	4.2 %	Dry Stout	Ireland	3.78 ⭐
10.	La Trappe Quadrupel	La Trappe Trappist – Abdij O.L.V. Koningshoeven (Bavaria)	10.0 %	Abt / Quadrupel	Netherlands	3.77 ⭐
11.	La Bagarre	Brique House Brewery	7.7 %	Imperial IPA / Double IPA	France	3.77 ⭐
12.	Lupulus Triple	Brasserie Lupulus	8.5 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.77 ⭐
13.	Queue De Charrue Blonde	Vanuxeem	6.6 %	Belgian Ale	Belgium	3.76 ⭐
14.	Hazy Jane	BrewDog	5.0 %	New England IPA / Hazy IPA	Scotland	3.74 ⭐
15.	Chimay Bleue	Bières de Chimay	9.0 %	Belgian Strong Ale	Belgium	3.73 ⭐
16.	Chimay Triple \| Tripel	Bières de Chimay	8.0 %	Tripel	Belgium	3.72 ⭐
17.	Anosteké Blonde	Brasserie du Pays Flamand	8.0 %	Belgian Ale	France	3.72 ⭐
18.	Pauwel Kwak	Brouwerij Bosteels (AB-InBev)	8.4 %	Belgian Strong Ale	Belgium	3.69 ⭐
19.	Cuvée Des Trolls	Brasserie Dubuisson	7.0 %	Belgian Ale	Belgium	3.68 ⭐
20.	Delirium Tremens	Brouwerij Huyghe	8.5 %	Belgian Strong Ale	Belgium	3.68 ⭐

Best-rated beers in France from January to April 2023

Best-rated French beers in France

During the first four months of 2023, which French beers earned the most love from our users in France? Brique House Brewery emerged as a clear favourite, with their beers taking the top two spots on our list. Additionally, Brasserie Goudale and Brasserie Du Mont Blanc each had several beers that were highly rated by our users. While the beers on this list may be milder than those on our overall Top-20 list, they showcase a greater variety of styles, from hoppy New England IPAs to Golden ales.

Rank	Beer	Brewery	%	Style	Rating 2023
1.	Yankee Trouble	Brique House Brewery	6.5 %	New England IPA / Hazy IPA	3.85 ⭐
2.	La Bagarre	Brique House Brewery	7.7 %	Imperial IPA / Double IPA	3.77 ⭐
3.	Anosteké Blonde	Brasserie du Pays Flamand	8.0 %	Belgian Ale	3.72 ⭐
4.	Secret Des Moines Triple	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	8.0 %	Tripel	3.61 ⭐
5.	G De Goudale Millésime 2023 (Sorachi Ace & Ekuanot)	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	7.9 %	Golden Ale / Blond Ale	3.61 ⭐
6.	Anosteké IPA	Brasserie du Pays Flamand	6.0 %	India Pale Ale	3.58 ⭐
7.	La Rousse	Brasserie Du Mont Blanc	6.5 %	Red Ale / Amber Ale	3.57 ⭐
8.	Sans Concession	Gallia Paris	4.3 %	Session IPA	3.56 ⭐
9.	La Blanche	Brasserie Du Mont Blanc	4.7 %	Witbier	3.55 ⭐
10.	G De Goudale Rhum Finish	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	7.9 %	Spiced Beer	3.54 ⭐
11.	Nouveau Western	Gallia Paris	6.0 %	India Pale Ale	3.52 ⭐
12.	La Cristal IPA	Brasserie Du Mont Blanc	4.7 %	India Pale Ale	3.51 ⭐
13.	La Goudale à L’Ancienne	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	7.2 %	Bière de Garde	3.51 ⭐
14.	N°8 IPA	L.B.F. La Brasserie Fondamentale	5.0 %	Session IPA	3.50 ⭐
15.	La Goudale Ambrée	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	7.2 %	Red Ale / Amber Ale	3.48 ⭐
16.	Bière De Flandre	3 Monts (Saint Sylvestre)	8.5 %	Bière de Garde	3.48 ⭐
17.	La Bête Caractère	Brasserie Castelain	8.0 %	Golden Ale / Blond Ale	3.47 ⭐
18.	Secret Des Moines Triple Brune	Brasserie Goudale (De Gayant)	8.0 %	Belgian Strong Ale	3.45 ⭐
19.	La Blonde	Brasserie Du Mont Blanc	5.8 %	Golden Ale / Blond Ale	3.44 ⭐
20.	Houthakker Houtland Pale Ale	3 Monts (Saint Sylvestre)	7.0 %	Pale Ale – International	3.44 ⭐

Best-rated French beers in France from January to April 2023

This list is a great starting point for discovering new favourites and expanding your beer horizons. So why not grab a few bottles from our list and raise a glass to the world-class beers being produced in France today?

P.S. Brewery, remember to register your brewery for FREE and make sure your beers look good in Pint Please.

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