Strasbourg: Craft Beer Tasting & Local Bar Snacks

Summary

Craft beer tasting in Strasbourg with local stories and snacks

You’ll taste five distinct Alsatian craft beers with a bartender in central Strasbourg, learn about local brewing culture, and pick your favorite snack (fries, poppers or beef jerky). The experience is relaxed and social — you might end up swapping stories with locals or lingering for another round at happy hour prices.

What’s the experience like?

“You want the fries or the jalapeño poppers?” That’s how it started — no fancy intro, just the bartender grinning at us over the counter in this snug little bar somewhere off Grand’Rue. I’d expected wine everywhere in Alsace, but here we were, surrounded by folks laughing in French and German, glasses clinking. Our guide (I think his name was Max?) handed out these tiny glasses — 12.5 cl each — lined up like a rainbow of golds and ambers. He told us Alsace is actually France’s top beer region, which I didn’t know at all. The air smelled like toasted bread and something citrusy from one of the IPAs.

I tried to pronounce “Kronenbourg” like a local but probably butchered it; Max just laughed and poured anyway. We tasted five different craft beers, each from an Alsatian or French brewery — some crisp and almost grassy, others cloudy with this yeasty tang. There was one stout that reminded me of coffee grounds after rain (not sure if that makes sense). Between sips, people swapped stories about Strasbourg’s German roots and how beer here isn’t just for tourists. The snack helped — I picked the fries with homemade sauce, still piping hot, salty on my fingers.

After the official tasting part (which was in English — easy to follow even after beer three), we could stick around for happy hour prices. Some locals stayed too, so we ended up chatting longer than planned. I kept thinking about that first sip of lager while walking back through the old town later; it tasted like someone opened a window on a chilly afternoon. Not what I expected from a day trip to Strasbourg, honestly — but now whenever I hear “Alsace,” I think of craft beer instead of wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Craft beer tasting in Strasbourg

• Arrive at private bar in Strasbourg
• Learn about Alsace beer history
• Taste five craft beer styles
• Choose a starter snack
• Enjoy happy hour prices after tasting

Top questions

Is the craft beer tasting in Strasbourg guided?

Yes, it’s led by a personal bartender who explains each beer style during the tasting.

How many beers are included in the Strasbourg craft beer tour?

You’ll try five different 12.5 cl tasters from Alsace and France.

Are snacks included with the Strasbourg beer tasting?

Yes, you can choose one snack: fries with homemade sauce, jalapeño poppers or beef jerky.

Is this beer tasting suitable for English speakers?

The experience is conducted in English; other languages may be available on request.

Where does the Strasbourg craft beer tasting take place?

It’s held in a privatized bar in Strasbourg city center.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Can pregnant travelers join this craft beer tour?

No, it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol consumption.

What’s included

Your evening includes five different local craft beer tasters served by a bartender in an intimate city center bar plus your choice of snack—fries with homemade sauce, jalapeño poppers or beef jerky—with plenty of time to stay after for happy hour pricing if you want to linger longer among new friends.