Rue de la Grande Brasserie

Did a street ever inspire a brewery’s name? Here on Rue de la Grande Brasserie, the very name evokes images of bubbling brews and clinking glasses. Rue de la Grande Brasserie isn’t just a street. It’s a whisper of Lille’s brewing heritage. A history that intertwines with families like the Motte-Cordonniers and the Célestins. Imagine, families whose brewing legacies stretch back centuries, their stories etched in the heart of Lille. The Motte-Cordonnier brewery, a name synonymous with resilience, traces its roots back to 1650. Camille Cordonnier, a woman of strength and vision, united the Motte and Cordonnier families. She steered the brewery through fires, wars, and the changing tides of the brewing industry. Her legacy lives on in the Camille White IPA, a refreshing brew with a citrusy twist. Another family, the Célestins, resurrected their brewing heritage after a 60-year hiatus. Amaury d’Herbigny, a man with a twinkle in his eye and a penchant for the unconventional, leads the charge. He infuses his beers with unexpected flavors. Yuzu in an IPA, coriander and pepper from South Africa in a tripel. He calls it brewing with emotion, a touch of artistry that sets his beers apart. Rue de la Grande Brasserie whispers these stories, a testament to Lille’s enduring love affair with beer.