About
Formerly Brasserie Balzane, Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines.
Since 1596, this blonde has been part of the Normandy landscape. Brought up to date from the original recipe, the fine mousse of Norman heritage releases a beautiful roundness and hides a hint of bitterness behind its golden color.
Before disappearing, La Paillette has survived the centuries. From Henri IV to transatlantic cruises, passing through the industrial era and the bombings of the Second World War. It is more intrepid than ever that this Norman was reborn in Deauville (St Arnoult) in 2007.
On board ocean liners, La Paillette has traveled the world. They say its history is as old as that of bread. It is an authentic beer brewed in Normandy that combines roundness and bitterness. The straw is born from brewing by infusion, bottom fermentation and then a long cold maturation. In the 1950s, La Paillette was drunk not only throughout Normandy and western France but also across the world as it traveled on all the major transatlantics from Le Havre.
Since 1596, this blonde has been part of the Normandy landscape. Brought up to date from the original recipe, the fine mousse of Norman heritage releases a beautiful roundness and hides a hint of bitterness behind its golden color.
Before disappearing, La Paillette has survived the centuries. From Henri IV to transatlantic cruises, passing through the industrial era and the bombings of the Second World War. It is more intrepid than ever that this Norman was reborn in Deauville (St Arnoult) in 2007.
On board ocean liners, La Paillette has traveled the world. They say its history is as old as that of bread. It is an authentic beer brewed in Normandy that combines roundness and bitterness. The straw is born from brewing by infusion, bottom fermentation and then a long cold maturation. In the 1950s, La Paillette was drunk not only throughout Normandy and western France but also across the world as it traveled on all the major transatlantics from Le Havre.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 5
Overall 7
33cl Fles. Amber kleur, vuilwitte kraag. Caramel, harsig, licht fruitig, grapefruit, degelijk bitter, licht bloemig. Lichte body. Degelijke lichte oldskool IPA.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Sep 2026
at 15:47
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle from J'Irai Revoir Ma Normandie, Honfleur. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of perfume & caramel. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Aug 2026
at 12:56
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Glas van tap gedronken tijdens vakantie in Frankrijk. Bleek blond bier met matig schuim. Weinig aroma; iets moutig/hoppig. Smaak is licht fruitig en iets hoppig. Nasmaak is licht bitter.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Jun 2023
at 14:56
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pours dark yellow. Strong bitterness and presence of hops. Two different hops.
Tried
on 26 Jul 2021
at 18:38
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bière 33cl trouvée chez Lidl. Robe ambrée. Bière plutôt neutre avec une légère amertume, je préfère les IPA avec plus de caractère. (M)
Tried
on 20 Aug 2020
at 18:28
5.1/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bue en Normandie dans un restaurant de Deauville. Une pils sans intérêt particulier mais elle a le mérite d'être locale.
Tried
on 07 Aug 2019
at 05:49
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottled. Hazy deep golden, small head. Fruity and minerally with notes of pears and shampoo. Sweetish with light body and clean, spritzy mouthfeel. Salty minerally finish with some resin and vegetables.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Apr 2010
at 00:55