Microbrasserie Dieu du Ciel!

 

 

 

 

 

We stopped here on our way from Ottawa to Québec City. This was my first proper introduction to Dieu Du Ciel. We got there in the middle of the day, and had some awesome samplers (didn't go too crazy, cause we had more drivin to do!). I'm pretty sure we were the only two people in there.. and then one other guy came in later on. We ate lite, so I can't comment on the food. Probably good though. This is a pretty generic review, but I was there a year ago, don't remember much, but most importantly it's well worth checking out if you are a Dieu Du Ciel fan, and happen to be driving near the area.

Had lunch here last Friday with my wife.

St-Jerome is not a place i go too often (almost never actually) but since this is the only place to pick up the special reserve of Derniere Volonte, we hiked up there to check it out.

Very glad they have free parking here. As i walk in, i notice the pub is open style area and i'm facing a rather large window looking into their brewing/bottling facility which is really interesting. Unfortunately, you can only visit that part on appointment only. Maybe next time.

Anyways, we take our seats and have a look around. Has an urban vibe to it but seems a little polished to my taste. A couple of rare bottles (empty of course) line the top of a bookcase not far from us. There's also some old Molson(!) empties on the wall opposite the bar. Not many people but they started trickling in as the afternoon started.

All their bottled offerings are available here on tap as well as Deese Nocturne & a cider or two. I had a Corne du Diable & my wife had a Solstice d'hiver.

The food was very tasty and more or less reasonable. Other than pizzas, nachos and the like, they also have specialty sandwiches and salads. My wife had a brie, apple & pear salad while i had a grilled snadwich (see my Corne du Diable review).

Service was courteous but i found from one of the waitresses that is seemed to be forced a little maybe doing just the minimum effort?

Overall, i think i like the Montreal place better as it seems to have a better atmosphere. Still, if you're heading to the mountains, it's worth it to try DDC's offerings straight from the source.

St-Jerome is on the northern tip of the Montreal suburbs. Anyone vehicully-challenged can get there by train, the DDC brewery is only a block or two from the station.

Large pub/tasting room area that has to be close to double the size of the pub on Laurier street, and the decor is quite similar. Dark wood and bronze colors predominantly, the tables and chairs are pretty much identical. A large glass window gives you full view of the brewing ops and the bottling line. I was lucky enough to visit them once while they were busy filling up an order of Peche Mortel.

I've only visited this place during off-peak hours, so the place was relatively deserted, very laid-back with relaxing music softly playing in the background. I'd be curious to know if this place gets packed on weekends.

Service was also similar to the original pub, knowledgable and friendly, if a bit slow at times. Beers on tap are all the available bottled selections, plus one or two seasonals. Don't expect the rarities and off-the-wall brews like on Laurier street, but expect the same overall awesome quality of the Beers.

Food menu is the same deal as in town, toaster-oven nachos, pizzas and bagel w/ lox. Prices are reasonable.

You can get Beer to go, but strangely it's just as expensive as getting it at the store, so no bargains to be made here.

I would recommend anyone coming to Montreal to visit the orinial instead, but if you're driving up to the Laurentians, Tremblant, etc. this place is totally worth a stop.