Dieu du Ciel

"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
–Benjamin Franklin

Sample a few too many beers here at 29 avenue Laurier Ouest just off boulevard St. Laurent and you really will be seeing the "God of the sky". It's a hard thing to avoid because this has to be the best brewpub Montréal. The only downside is the limited selection of food so fortify yourself elsewhere for that long evening of beer tasting.

Since I had to actually be sober enough to attend a concert tonight I could only sample half their beers. I will have to try to make it back here again to taste the other half.

• Blonde Ale - Their blonde ale has more of an edge than usual with a hint of bitterness and slight sourness.


• Solstice d'été - The seasonal sour wheat beer with raspberries is refreshing in its tartness and fruity raspberry flavor.


• Blanche du paradise - This Belgian Wit beer has flavors of citrus rind, banana, spices, and floral notes. Excellent! The perfect thirst quencher on a humid Montréal summer day!


• American India Pale Ale - A wonderful example of the IPA style. Its strong bitterness is nicely balanced by floral and spice notes. The flavor just lingers on the tongue.


• Stout - Black and full bodied stout tasting of roasted barley, and slightly smokey. A great winter sipper.

Not only is the beer excellent but the patrons are very friendly around here. I had an informative conversation with the assistant to the brewmaster. Apparently he's striking out on his own and will be opening up a brewpub. Also had an entertaining conversation with an older couple from Alabama who were also very knowledgeable about beer.