Les Gets
Irish pubs seem to have conquered the ski world more than any other restaurant or bar style, except perhaps Italian – you can get a pizza anywhere. But it seems every ski country on earth – or thereabouts – and more than 70 now have ski areas – has a slopeside Irish pub. You'll find Europe's highest pub is in fact an Irish one in Val Thorens and even over in Japan where MacDonalds have not yet cracked the ski scene, there's an Irish pub in downtown Niseko.
The latest crop for 20210-11 include a new establishment in Les Gets, France. Not messing about with any complex title like 'The Shamrock Bar' - The Irish Pub aims to become a key après ski venue, complete with live music and yummy tapas but it's particularly popularity is the micro-brewed beers.
Given the Irish image, it's perhaps slightly confusing that patron Colin follows German brewing methods using only water, malt, hops and yeast. His beers are therefore completely natural without any chemicals or preservatives.
The three resulting brews include La Rua, a warm, golden 'Irish' beer particularly popular with the Brits and served at room temperature. Second is L'Avalanche, a very refreshing pale ale and a lighter taste and the third option Getoise, a lager with a deep aroma made from a recipe similar to Belgian beer.