August 22, 2009
Visited during the weekend of Mondial this year, this spacious brewpub with a tall ceiling was noisy with waiters, not patrons, as it was a nice day and most people were out on the sunny prison-like patio. We tried seven of their beers on tap, all were interesting if a little odd, the best being their Chi Orientale. Service was friendly but a little slow. We tried a mac & cheese bowl and a sandwich chaud au roti de la porc (hot pork sandwich) which were both tasty. Good brewpub, worth re-visiting if you’re in the neighbourhood, but it is a bit out of the way.

July 5, 2009
This place is a bit of a haul from the University where my conference was being held, but in the end, it was absolutely worth it. Big, bright modern space with a large deck area on the side. Sort of in a post-industrial wasteland, but don’t let that deter you from checking this place out. Very friendly servers who knew the product very well. A pretty good selection of beers (the absinthe stout was a particular standout for me) in a wide variety of styles. Nothing is going to blow your socks off, but they are all well-made. The snacks are pretty tasty as well. I do think it’s worth checking out if you’re in Montreal... not one of the top 5 destinations in the city, but still a good one.

June 10, 2009
Bit of a walk from Gare Windsor after Mondial. First impression walking in through the fenced in asphalt terrace is quirky. Inside is a lot more slick/upscale, high ceilings, long main bar. We put a bunch of high top tables together for a big group. Service was very friendly. Food was pretty good, rather good macaroni, roast pork sandwich au jus was not quite what I expected, but tasty. Overall a decent little spot. Not sure I would go out of my way to go back but I am glad I went, well worth a stop if you are in the neighbourhood.

May 20, 2009
Situated in a commercial district near Griffontown, the look of the place is not that appeling until you see the terrace that is spacious and comfortable. The inside is also very pleasing. The choice of beers has something for everybody and as for the food a very good choice. The service is fast and they do not rush you wich is something that I like.This is a do again.

October 5, 2008
Seeing this place for the first time from across the street is not exactly exciting. Surrounded by large fences with a parking lot converted into a terrasse, the industrial building looks very drab and uninviting. The old fermenter outside with their logo painted on is pretty much the only clue to what is hidden inside. The restaurant/taproom itself feels like the large tasting room of a microbrewery with its very high ceilings, mostly bare walls (lots of chalkboards though) and its windows onto the brewery equipment. The food is a mix of Québécois comfort food and trendy snacks (chèvre chaud salad, for example) it’s one of the rare breweries/pubs in Montreal that is open for lunch. Their beers are all cleanly brewed and quite drinkable, but don’t come here for palate-expanding experiences or encounters of the hoppy kind. They brew delicate session ales that will please most palates in the populace, yet the discerning taster will recognize that they are nevertheless not trying to dumb down their products. Their mild ale and their witbier are good examples of their potential, yet will never stand out if you get them at a festival or quality beer bar. I wouldn’t recommend the beer traveller to come here as a must destination on a Montreal craft beer crawl, but if you are looking for a place to have lunch at begin this city beer tour, this could do the job.

September 11, 2008 [ Updated September 23, 2008 ]
Visité pour la première fois le 11/9/08, en début d’après midi. Situé dans une section idustrielle du quartier montréalais, Griffintown (mon grand-père à vécu là pour presque la moitiée de sa vie). La seule raison qu’ils sont là c’est car ils vont embouteiller un jour (voir site web), donc ce n’est pas un endrois habituelle pour un resto/pub. Le stationnement est très difficile en après-midi avec tout les commerces qui l’entour, mais pour souper, ça ne devrait pas être un problème, si non un taxi (surtout le soir). L’intérieur est assez grand, avec une grande vitre qui donne vue à la brasserie. La terrasse est très grande, bien que la vie est... on est dans un quartier industrielle. Ce que j’ai bu à date est bien leur London Ruby est assez goûteuse pour un taux de 3.4% et leur blanche beilge est bien savoureuse. leur menu est très intéressante, comme un croque monssieur au roti de porc.