Celebrating our local products and heritage, the Laurentians’ microbreweries and alcoholic beverage producers truly stand out! Unearth the gastronomic treasure trove that is local Laurentian foodthanks to the people who pour their passion and know-how into the region’s outstanding tradition. Let your inner mixologist’s imagination run wild and create delicious cocktails with local products! Here are our suggestions to discover:
Liquor producers
La Bullerie in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Are you looking for a thank-you gift or a present for a loved one? This vineyard specializes in sparkling wines and offers white, red and rosé wines available for online order or for purchase on site. You can also enjoy the gourmet culinary section operated by chef Roberto Pietrollino. Picnic baskets are available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Local products from Quebec are showcased for your tastebuds’ delight.
Vignoble et Microbrasserie Les Vents d’Ange in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
From September 1st to October 31, come and enjoy this beautiful vineyard. Several types of tastings are offered on the premises, like the Solo, consisting of a glass of white wine and a glass of red wine either offered with commentary or to be enjoyed in an outdoor area near the vines. You can also make a reservation to rent the magnificent Le Belvédère (independent option, no table service) or La Buvette (a waiter just for you, table service [alcohol] available for groups of 20 to 30 people) space. You can also order wines online. Free delivery is available in some cities with the purchase of at least 12 bottles and/or beers.
Domaine Lafrance in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Purchase one Domaine Lafrance’s delicious products. Vignoble Lafrance is a crop with more than 4,000 vines from which grow Frontenac red, white, grey, and Sabrevois grapes. These crops are used exclusively for making fine spirits, such as Dandy Gin, made from apple, pear, and grape brandy, and Marc de Raisins brandy, available exclusively on the premises. You can also find ciders and spirits, such as gin, brandy, sparkling cider, ice cider, and gourmet products to accompany all that.
Cidrerie Lacroix in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
A wide range of activities is offered at Cidrerie Lacroix: an orchard, a cider house, gourmet meals, a store, and more. Come and take a tour of the facilities and make a reservation for a dining experience. Cidrerie Lacroix’s products are sure to reel you in! Many of them are available through the online store: gift baskets, merch with the cider house’s logo, apple juice, pastries, meal boxes, and various gourmet products. Free delivery on orders of $75 or more. Alcoholic ciders are also available in the store and at various points of sale in the province.
Rivière du Chêne Winery in Saint-Eustache
Discover or rediscover the wines of Rivière du Chêne Winery! Stock up on your favourite red, white or rosé wines in the store or order online and enjoy free delivery to your door. You can also buy a gift certificate to give to someone special. A minimum of 12 bottles is required when ordering online.
Côte des Saints Distillery in Mirabel
Discover Côte des Saints distillery! It was named best gin distillery in Quebec at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition in addition to having won the gold medal at the Gin Masters in London last June. Come and visit the premises and discover the facilities and products, including premium gin, whisky, cocoa, and mint liquors.
Intermiel in Mirabel
From the entire line of meads to maple brandies and ice ciders, each product is made directly at Intermiel using only raw materials produced at the farm, which ensures total product quality control. Experience unique, delicious, local products!
Microbreweries
Microbrasserie Route 8 in Saint-Eustache
Located in Saint-Eustache, Microbrasserie Route 8 offers a wide selection of beers. In August 2021, the new berry-flavoured sour ale will be available for you to try, along with other products. This colourful beer with notes of raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry has a round, slightly sour and fruity taste. In September 2021, the new item will be an apple Belgian beer: made from 60% apple juice, the blend between cookie malt and the juice creates a harmonious, easy-to-drink beer with a slightly tart finish. You can purchase the beers at the Produits d’Antan store, open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meals are also served on the premises to accompany the various beers.
Microbrasserie L’Entêté in Mirabel
Give your loved ones or yourself a gift basket or a delightful, individually-sold beer to savour. Microbrasserie L’Entêté has beers for all tastes: white beer, lager, red beer, and India pale ale. Products are available for sale at the store or online with in-store pickup. Gift certificates are also available. You can also reserve your place to eat at the microbrewery. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Archibald Microbrewery in Blainville
Located in Blainville, a broad array of beers is available, featuring the classics (including Chipie and Matante), premiums (including Angélique and Mononcle), and many more. Discover other beers, gourmet products, and merch featuring the microbrewery’s logo online. You can also come and visit the restaurant. What’s more, gift certificates are available online or at the restaurant.
Le Relais Boréale in Blainville
Take advantage of the contactless service offered at Relais Boréale! Just pre-order your favourite products online and then come and pick them up on site. Visit the website and browse the various products available: beer in cans, growlers, reusable bags, wooden cases, bottle openers, and much more. Gift certificates are available in store.
Microbrasserie Dieu du Ciel! in Saint-Jérôme
First opened in 1998, the Dieu du Ciel! microbrewery offers a wide variety of beers. The beers are only available at the microbrewery or at various points of sale. Gift certificates are available online or on the premises. The pub is open in Saint-Jérôme Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Shawbridge – Microbrasserie et Charcuteries in Prévost
Shawbridge Microbrasserie et Charcuteries is an unmatched destination for lovers of beer and good food. Check out the special edition, the Es-tu ben sure? This seasonal fruit sour beer, which is made from figs, apricots, and dates marinated in rum, along with raspberries and cranberries, is sold exclusively at Le P’tit Magasin in Saint-Sauveur. Many gourmet products are also available, and you can get a bite to eat in the microbrewery at Station Shawbridge.
Microbrasserie Le Baril Roulant in Val-David and Mont-Tremblant
Beer lovers will be delighted to peruse the broad selection of house beers from the Microbrasserie Le Baril Roulant! With 24 taps at the inn’s bar and 21 at the pub, the Baril Roulant offers a varied selection. Buy your beers and your favourite items directly from the microbrewery! Gift certificates are available. Please note that you can also stay at the inn located in Val-David.
Distillerie La Manufacture in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Located in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Distillerie La Manufacture proposes Panacée gin and Narval vodka, among others. Panacée gin is a botanical gin made from a skillful blend of unique aromas drawn from Quebec plants. Narval vodka is made from Quebec grains and the Laurentian region’s pure, clear water. Both products are available at the SAQ.
Microbrasserie Saint-Arnould in Mont-Tremblant
Do you love a good brew? Microbrasserie Saint-Arnould offers fifteen craft beers brewed right on the premises. Try their products, such as Muchacha beer: a lager available as a four-pack in eco-friendly packaging and the new NEIPA (New England IPA). You can buy the beer on the premises at the resto pub with a good meal or at various points of sale.
Microbrasserie du Lièvre in Mont-Laurier
Located in the Upper Laurentians in Mont-Laurier near the Lièvre River, this microbrewery sells more than twenty beers. Try them with a good meal on the premises or buy them at one of many points of sale throughout Quebec. The microbrewery is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to midnight and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to midnight.
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