Brasserie Rivière d'Ain - Thou Blanche

Guide Hachette des Bières

About the wine:

Named after the valve at the Dombes ponds, this light-blonde wheat beer boasts a rich head. The fresh aroma offers hints of grain and flowers, with subtle citrus notes. The slightly tart initial taste gives way to a sustained grainy flavor, with hints of honey, English candy, and lime. The finish is refreshing.

About the estate:

Located between the Bugey Mountains, the Dombes ponds, and the Bresse—the region famous for its blue-legged chicken—this brewery, formerly known as Maison de Brasseur, changed its name in the summer of 2015. Its new name is inspired by the river where it was founded. It is now located at the heart of Patrice Pobel’s farm, where he has diversified his barley cultivation to brew his beers. He gives each of his creations a name representative of the Ain region: cultivating the heritage of the place where one lives is, in his view, essential. His beers, which have won numerous awards, are well-known and firmly established in the department. Since 2012, in Vonnas, restaurateur Georges Blanc has been recommending Rivière d’Ain paired with roasted Bresse chicken.