Published on April 10, 2025
Across Québec, restaurants featured in the Aliments du Québec au menu program stand out for their creativity and love of local products. This month, several are showcasing Québec microbrewery beers, creating delicious pairings that will surprise your taste buds. And what better time for beer lovers to explore these spots than during the 4th edition of Québec Microbrewery Beer Week, taking place April 17–27, 2025? 🍺 Discover and celebrate Québec’s brewing expertise!
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
GROS MOLLET
A true Lac-Saint-Jean classic! This Belgian-inspired brown ale charms with its rich malty aromas. Full-bodied enough to stand up to a hearty poutine, rustic cheeses, or a robust meat dish. Best enjoyed in the warm, welcoming atmosphere of this Saguenay microbrewery.
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Montérégie
SHELTON
What better way to celebrate spring than with a beer from Microbrasserie Shelton? Mouton Village proudly features it—it’s the closest microbrewery to them, and their beers are always a treat. Every sip is pure enjoyment!
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Région
LA REPENTANTE
Be surprised by this unique beer brewed with Japanese knotweed*, one of the most invasive plants in the world. The first in Québec to use this ingredient, it offers an innovative way to help limit its spread along waterways. Made with 89% grains from Malterie Le Maltraiteur in Trois-Rivières, this light gose features a signature saline touch, a distinctive vegetal flavour, subtle rhubarb notes, and a sorrel-like acidity.
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Montérégie
TERRE NOIRE
Discover this Czech-inspired dark lager, both light and flavourful. Launched for Québec Microbrewery Beer Week, it delights with aromas of toasted bread and dried fruit. On the palate, gentle caramel sweetness unfolds before a subtle roast gives way to moderate bitterness and noble hop spice notes in the finish.
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Montréal
IMPÉRIAL GROS TIGRE
This lively session IPA from Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois charms with fruity, citrus aromas. At only 4% alcohol, it proves a beer can be both bold and light. Perfectly paired with one of the pub’s delicious house-made burgers, best enjoyed on the terrace. Unleash your inner tiger! 🐅
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Lanaudière
DÉGUSTATION DE BIÈRES ARTISANALES
With 16 craft beers brewed in Berthierville, the tasting flight is the perfect way to explore unique styles like Gose with haskap berries, Balsam Fir Ale, or Cayenne Red Ale. These original creations pair beautifully with their savoury arancini, generous poutines, or artisan sausages.
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Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
LA JASEUSE AUX BLEUETS
This violet-hued wheat beer, brewed in the world capital of blueberries, pays tribute to this iconic Lac-Saint-Jean fruit. Light and refreshing with delicate tart notes, it’s perfect for summer—or any occasion. Ideal with nachos, a house-made sausage platter, or their delicious pizza.
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Estrie
BIÈRE DU MANOIR HOVEY
Manoir Hovey proudly presents its own blonde lager, a 100% Québec creation! Crafted in partnership with 11 Comtés – Brasserie Rurale, this light and refined beer reflects the elegance of the Manor, nestled in the Appalachian landscape along Lake Massawippi. A tasting experience that blends terroir and finesse.
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Chaudière-Appalaches
LA GLACIS : POIRE ET ESTRAGON
La Glacis, a pear wheat beer infused with tarragon, is the result of a unique collaboration between Auberge des Glacis and Microbrasserie Le Corsaire. The unexpected pairing creates a refreshing and surprising beer, lightly hopped, nearly without bitterness, and 4.6% alcohol.
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Lanaudière
NON-ALCOHOLIC SOUR LEMON & GINGER BEER
This alcohol-free beer from Brasserie Mille-Îles blends zesty lemon with spicy ginger for an explosion of freshness. Perfect for warm days, it’s a light and flavourful alternative for those seeking a refreshing, alcohol-free option.
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Montréal
RASPBERRY WITBIER
This wheat beer from Microbrasserie La Memphré is fruity and flavourful, brewed with raspberries and honey and fermented with Belgian yeast. Lightly tart and ultra-refreshing, it pairs beautifully with the fresh and delicious plant-based dishes at vegan restaurant Aux Vivres.
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