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Initiated by 3 young graduates, the Ninkasi was born from a simple idea: to implant the concept of American micro-breweries in France. This project was completed in 1997 and takes place in Lyon, on the Gerland site. In 2012, the factory moved 50km from Lyon, to Tarare more precisely (1 avenue Edouard Herriot). The new playground for our brewers has a capacity of 5,000 liters per brew (i.e. 23,000 HL / year). In 2023, Ninkasi moved to its new brewery, still in Tarare.

Note: The original Gerland location closed for works until 2027.
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Ungstrup (52439) reviewed
Bière Fruitée - Peche from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft. A hazy dark golden beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of peaches, and dusty hops. The flavor is sweet with notes of peaches, malt, and wheat, leading to dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 03 Sep 2017 at 14:36
ogivlado (20828) reviewed
Noire from Ninkasi
9 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottled 330ml.- from Carrefour Val Thorens. Black coloured, medium sized pale beige head, mild chocolate in the nose. Light roasted malt, chocolate, pretty strong licorice and mild fruity with dry finish. Smooth and easy-drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2017 at 13:50
ogivlado (20828) reviewed
Blanche Bière de Blé from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottled 330ml.- from Carrefour Val Thorens. Yellow/pale golden coloured, small airy white head that went away fast, coriander and whiff of mint in the nose. Mild wheaty, yeasty, coriander and notes of mint with touch of lemon in the finish. Drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2017 at 13:46
ogivlado (20828) reviewed
Blonde from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled 750ml.- from Carrefour Val Thorens. Unclear yellow golden coloured, medium sized white head, grainy nose. Sweetish malty, grainy, light fruity hoppy and mild bitterish finish. Bit thin but simple and drinkable beer.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2017 at 13:34
ogivlado (20828) reviewed
Triple from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled 750ml.- from Carrefour Val Thorens. Unclear golden coloured, small white head, lively carbonation, mild yeasty spicy nose. Moderate malty, caramel, spicey, yeasty and a bit fruity with notes of coriander and alcohol. Sweetish finish. Not bad. 9.0%ABV
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2017 at 13:25
ogivlado (20828) reviewed
IPA from Ninkasi
9 years ago
5.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottled 750ml.- from Carrefour Val Thorens. Dark golden/amber coloured, medium sized off-white head, yeasty nose. Sweet malty, caramel, bitterish herbal hoppy, light yeasty and touch of fruits with rather short bitter finish. Pretty average.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2017 at 13:20
madmitch76 (41486) reviewed
Noire from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
12th January 2017
T42 Bottleshare. Thanks to Fergus. Clear deep amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is airy and slightly soft. Modest fine carbonation. Tangy vinous fruits. Mild Flemish r3d vibe - little red wine. Light dry finish. Sour porter? Works out okay in the end.
Tried from Bottle on 16 Jan 2017 at 02:49
WingmanWillis (39655) ticked
Noire from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6/10
Tried on 12 Jan 2017 at 13:16
Leighton (35418) reviewed
Noire from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle shared in London - thanks to Fergus. Pours clear gold-brown with a frothy, tan head. The aroma holds old leather, ripe berries, faint caramel. Light sweet flavour with musty-woody dryness, more beat-up leather, tangy berries, a little earth. Medium bodied with average carbonation. Quite dry on the finish, with more musty character, wood, more leather and tangy berries. So so.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Jan 2017 at 12:44
Scopey (25563) reviewed
Noire from Ninkasi
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle thanks to Fergus at level 42. It pours clear deep brown with a small beige head. The aroma is soft, sweet, brown sugar, umami, dried fruits, dark fruits, roasted malt and toast. The taste is smooth, bitter - sweet, toasted, tangy fruits, berry, must, earthy, damp wood, leather and candy with a short, dry finish. Medium body and fine carbonation. Not a huge amount of depth.
Tried from Bottle on 12 Jan 2017 at 12:40