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La Nébuleuse's blog guides you through the fascinating world of Swiss craft beer. Brewing tips, tasting tricks, and discoveries of exceptional beers: everything you need to understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of Swiss craft beer.

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68 Posts

Stout et Porter reconquièrent la scène craft suisse

Stout and Porter are making a comeback on the Swiss craft scene

Louis Maechler

19/05/2026

You’ve probably already turned down a stout after a Guinness served too cold in some pub. That's understandable. And yet, the Stout and Porter segm...

NEIPA ou West Coast IPA, le houblon ne se boit pas pareil

NEIPA or West Coast IPA, hops are not drunk the same way

Louis Maechler

19/05/2026

West Coast IPA invented the American craft movement. And yet, in 2026, it’s considered the rebellious choice in bars. The reason? NEIPA (aka Hazy I...

Louer une tireuse à bière : le guide pour zéro galère le jour J

Renting a beer tap: your stress-free guide for the big day

Louis Maechler

19/05/2026

You're organizing a BBQ for 30 friends, you pick up a beer dispenser the day before, you hook up the keg on the day of, and from the very first gla...

Comment un brassin expérimental devient une bière de production ?

How does an experimental brew become a production beer?

Louis Maechler

21/04/2026

Behind every new beer you discover at the bar or in a can, there are dozens of brews that never left the brewhouse. Scribbled recipes, failed attem...

Comment extraire un maximum d'arômes du houblon sans amertume

How to extract maximum aroma from hops without bitterness

Louis Maechler

15/04/2026

You probably associate hops with the bitterness of your beer. That makes sense, but it's an incomplete view. Craft brewers have learned to harness ...