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fromThe Local France
4 hours agoBeer consumption overtakes wine for the first time in France
France consumed slightly more beer than wine in 2025 for the first time in recorded history.
Every winter, breweries put out their finest special releases to celebrate the season with winter beers and holiday ales. It's a chance for them to make unique beers that take advantage of the cooler weather, crafting beers that are often stronger, darker or more complex than their usual fare. In part, that's to entice new customers who maybe haven't tried their beer yet.