The Brewing Scene

One City, A Thousand Beers

Quebec is among the most dynamic cities in Quebec for craft brewing. A living ecosystem where brewing creativity meets love of terroir.

Since the 1980s, Quebec has built a solid brewing reputation. The city now has about ten active microbreweries, each with a distinct character. Between the redeveloped industrial Old Port, the streets of Saint-Roch, and the banks of the Saint Lawrence, Quebec brewers have found their space. They draw inspiration from Belgian, English, and American traditions while integrating boreal ingredients: black spruce, balsam fir, clover honey, sea buckthorn.

La Barberie

The Brewers' School

Worker cooperative founded in 1997, La Barberie embodies Quebec City's citizen brewing model: accessible, passionate, and locally focused.

La Barberie (Saint-Joseph-Est street) is an absolute reference in the Quebec brewing scene. Founded as a worker cooperative, it has shown that a craft brewery can be both demanding and accessible. Its permanent range includes smooth amber ales, light wheat beers, and deep stouts, complemented by seasonal series that incorporate honey, wild fruits, and boreal spices. Its warm tasting room is a must-visit in the Saint-Roch neighborhood.

L’Inox

Old Port Pioneer

Founded in 1987, L’Inox is the oldest of Quebec microbreweries. Its industrial setting in the Old Port and its menu of classic beers make it an institution.

Located in a former warehouse in the Old Port since 1987, L’Inox is one of Quebec’s oldest microbreweries still in operation. Its name refers to the stainless steel tanks dominating its brewing area visible from the room. L’Inox is known for its traditional method beers: amber ales, oat porters, Belgian-style white beers. Its brewer’s table offers a seasonal selection that changes regularly. The industrial-warm atmosphere of the place and its location in the Old Port make it an essential stop on the brewing circuit.

Archibald

Styles and Flavors

Located on Grande-Allée, Archibald offers a bistronomic approach to craft beer with refined cuisine and carefully crafted food-beer pairings.

Microbrewery Archibald, on Grande-Allée, has perfected the art of beer-food pairing. Its menu offers about twenty house beers, from fine lagers to complex ales, and ambitious brasserie cuisine that highlights local products. The Bavarian-style Weizen, the Blonde des Amateurs, and the house Belgian Tripel are classics well known to Belgian and Bavarian beer lovers in Quebec City. The Grande-Allée terrace in summer is one of the liveliest spots in the city.

Le Moine Échanson and Griendel

Reference Beer Bars

These two addresses in the Old Port and Saint-Roch share a fierce love for characterful beers and a selection covering all the great brewing traditions of the world.

Le Moine Échanson, on Saint-Paul Street, is the sanctuary for lovers of Belgian beers in Quebec. Its walls covered with glasses specific to different styles, its cellar with over 300 beer references, and its expert staff make it a pilgrimage destination for any serious enthusiast. Brasserie Griendel, for its part, offers a well-malted approach to European brewing in Quebec, with fine lagers and European-style ales crafted with remarkable technical rigor.