Craft microbrewery in Paris: why choose Kilomètre Zéro?
- Feb 6
- 4 min read
Photo credits: Manon Harrouët - photographer
In Paris, bars are everywhere.
So are breweries.
But true craft microbreweries — the ones that actually brew on site, with a strong identity, a team behind the tanks, and a real vision… those are rarer.
If you’re looking for a craft microbrewery in Paris, and more specifically in central Paris near République, welcome to Kilomètre Zéro.
Here, we brew, we taste, we often start over, and above all: we share.
In this article, we explain what defines a craft microbrewery, how we work, and why you should choose Kilomètre Zéro to discover craft beer in Paris.
What is a craft microbrewery?
Before we talk about us, let’s set the record straight.
Definition of a Craft Microbrewery
A craft microbrewery is a brewery that is:
Human-sized
Produces in limited quantities
Prioritizes quality over quantity
Brews locally, often on-site
Unlike large industrial breweries, every recipe here is conceptualized, tested, and adjusted.
Beer is not a standardized product: it is a living product.
Craft Microbrewery vs. Industrial Brewery
The difference is major:
Industrial Brewery | Craft Microbrewery |
Mass production | Small batches |
Fixed recipes | Evolving creations |
Standardized ingredients | Carefully selected raw materials |
Lack of transparency | Open and authentic process |
In a craft microbrewery in Paris, you are drinking a beer with a history, a context, and a place.
Our Commitment at Kilomètre Zéro
At Kilomètre Zéro, we’ve made a clear choice:
Brew on-site, in the heart of Paris
Work with a variety of styles
Collaborate with other independent brewers
Remain accessible, without snobbery
We aren’t trying to make "the best beer in the world."
We try to make sincere beers that people want to share.
Our Craft Brewing Process
Brewing in the middle of Paris isn't the easiest task.
But that is exactly what makes the experience unique.
The Key Stages of Brewing
In our craft microbrewery in Paris, the brewing follows classic steps… but with a lot of attention to detail:
Malt Milling: We choose malts suited to the desired style, then crush them just before brewing.
Mashing: The malts are mixed with hot water to extract fermentable sugars.
Filtration & Sparging: We separate the wort from the spent grains, then rinse to recover maximum aromas.
Boiling & Hopping: This is where the hops come in: bitterness, aromas, and balance.
Fermentation: The yeast transforms sugars into alcohol and $CO_{2}$. Every yeast has its own personality.
Serving: Transfer the beer to a serving vessel, ready to be enjoyed!
👉 In the bar, you can see the tanks, smell the aromas, and ask questions.
Here, the brewing process isn't hidden.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
We prioritize:
High-quality malts
French and European hops whenever possible
Yeasts adapted to each specific style
Sometimes more unexpected ingredients (fruits, spices, plants)
Not to be "original at all costs," but to serve the flavor.
Quality Control
Every batch is tasted, monitored, and analyzed.
If we don't like a beer, it doesn't get served.
That’s also what craftsmanship is about: standing by your standards.
Our Signature Beer Styles
At Kilomètre Zéro, we love diversity.
Here are a few styles you’ll regularly find on tap:
Craft IPA: Hoppy, aromatic, sometimes very dry, sometimes juicier. Our IPAs change often, depending on available hops and our current inspirations.
House Stout: Dark, indulgent, sometimes notes of coffee, sometimes chocolate. A beer with character, perfect for cold weather… or just for those who love stouts.
Light Blonde: Accessible, balanced, sessionable. The perfect beer to discover a microbrewery without being intimidated.
Seasonal Beers & Limited Releases: Saisons, sours, barrel-aged beers, collabs with other brewers… We experiment regularly in small quantities.
👉 The beers change often: this is intentional.
Why Choose a Craft Microbrewery?
Drinking a beer in a craft microbrewery in Paris isn't just about drinking a beer.
Superior Quality Refined recipes, chosen ingredients, controlled volumes. Every glass has an intention.
Unique Flavors Two batches are never perfectly identical. This is what makes beer alive and interesting.
Supporting Local Coming to Kilomètre Zéro means:
Supporting an independent business
Keeping craftsmanship alive
Participating in the Parisian brewing scene
A More Sustainable Approach Small series, short supply chains, less transport, more transparency. Craftsmanship also makes sense ecologically.
Visit Our Microbrewery in République
Kilomètre Zéro is more than just a bar.
It’s a living space centered around beer.
Tours & Discovery
Depending on the season, we offer:
Brewery tours
Explanations of the process
Guided tastings
Ideal for understanding exactly what is in your glass.
Workshops & Private Tastings
For groups, companies, or the curious:
Brewing workshops
Private tastings
Custom events
All this in the heart of Paris 3, a stone's throw from République.
Our Partnerships and Collaborations
We never work alone.
Collaborations with other microbreweries We regularly host:
Guest brewers
Collaborative beers
Experimental projects
It’s a way to learn and introduce our customers to other brewing worlds.
Restaurants & Local Players Quality products, homemade food, local partnerships. Consistency matters as much on the plate as it does in the glass.
Regular Events Quizzes, concerts, sports broadcasts, special nights… The microbrewery is also a social hub.
Craft Microbrewery in Paris: Why Not See for Yourself?
If you’re reading this, you’re already interested in craft beer.
The best thing to do is come and taste it.
📍 Kilomètre Zéro 39 rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth – Paris 3 🚇 République / Arts-et-Métiers
👉 Discover our beers on tap
👉 Book a table or a tasting
Stop by, ask questions, take your time.
That’s how we like beer.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation. 💛
