French Beer

France isn't usually thought of as a beer-drinking or beer-producing country, which is why it surprised me greatly to see so many French speaking people drinking beer in their outdoor cafés and brasseries. Despite France's reputation, beer is indeed a staple drink as in other European countries, and the only reason we don't think about it is because France doesn't export a whole lotta good beer. Sure, you can get Kronenbourg in the US and England, but it's not really good beer. So where can you find good beer in France? Take a look at this article from The Beer Expert UK discussing French beers, from which I will quote the first paragraph:

"Although France is better known for its wine and food products, it also has some really good beer. Although the beer industry went through a massive decline during the first part of the 20th Century, over the last thirty years or so it has come to life again, and many young people in France drink beer more often than wine or spirits. The region known as the Nord-Pas de Calais is where French beer is at its most popular, mainly due to its proximity to Belgium. In fact, most of the best French beers are similar to their Belgian counterparts in terms of style and taste..."