After a two-year break from its accustomed staging, the Montreal beer festival called Mondial de la bière will return, May 19 to 22, in the magnificent historical Windsor Station and Rio Tinto Courtyard, in the heart of downtown Montreal. The 28th edition of the most important international beer festival in America will once again satisfy all beer lovers, both newcomer and epicurean, up to the finest connoisseur!
« It will be the first time in many years that Mondial de la bière will be held both inside and outside. The return of this blueprint not only allows a larger number of visitors, but also offers two completely different atmospheres. It will be possible to access Rio Tinto Courtyard, rain or shine, and listen to DJ-played music. We invite all beer lovers to launch the summer season at Mondial de la bière, during the long weekend before la Journée nationale des Patriotes! », says Jeannine Marois, co-founder, president and general manager of Mondial de la bière.
A grand celebration, presenting more than 400 beers!
An essential rendezvous to discover unique beers, interact with friends and taste responsibly, Mondial stands out with its exclusive beer offerings. During the four days of Mondial de la bière 2022, beer lovers can sample more than 400 different beers from Quebec, Canada, Belgium, Iceland, Austria and Ireland. Le Petit Pub, located in the exterior Courtyard, will offer products from Vermont and New York State.
Visitors will discover more than 70 exhibitors (see data sheet for a list of exhibitors). Of those, 27 breweries are in their first year at the festival : Beemer brasserie & distillerie, Big Tree Brewing, Borg Brugghús, Brasserie Alpha, Brasserie artisanale Gallicus, Brasserie Les Sœurs Grises, Brasserie Louks, Brasserie Tilquin, Brouwerij Boon, Dirt Church Brewing, Drop In Brewing, Echo Session Ales, Emporium Microbrasserie, Foam Brewers, Gaedingur Brugghus, Green Empire Brewing, Hop Valley Brewing, House of Fermentology, Lagabière Microbrasserie & Bistro, Le Bilboquet Microbrasserie, Lucy & Howe Brewing, Malbygg Brugghús, Microbrasserie Shawbridge, Microbrasserie Trois-Lacs, Rare Form Brewing, Stone Corral Brewery and Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
In addition to the brewers’ creations, visitors will find different products from cideries, distilleries and meaderies, as well as ‘’mocktails’’ (non-alcoholic cocktails) and the perfect foods to accompany beer! Among the new exhibitors, you will find: Bluepearl Distillery, Distillerie Noroi, Distillerie Stadaconé, Malin César, Miellerie King, Aliments Family Crops / Passion Récoltes and Fou Du Cochon.
An attractive launching offer, for a limited time
Beer lovers are invited to take advantage of a special offer, with a $10 discount when purchasing the Quick Access Combo package until April 30th, 2022. Offered at $30 + tax (instead of the regular price of $40 + tax) this package includes 20 tasting coupons, one glass and a Beer Trek map or a tasting guide (your choice), while supplies last.
Two more Quick Access packages will be available this year: Combo 1 (30 coupons and one glass from a previous year for $ 40$ + tax) and Combo 2 (30 coupons and one 27th edition glass for $50 + tax).
For the complete schedule and for more information:
www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca
Reminder : Mondial de la bière 2022
Dates: From Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22, 2022
Schedule: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from noon till 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, from noon till 9:00 p.m.
Site: Windsor Station and Rio Tinto Courtyard
1100, des Canadiens-de-Montréal Avenue, Montreal
(between Peel and de la Montagne)
Metro access: Lucien-L’Allier or Bonaventure Station
Admission: Free
Packages: 3 packages available (Combo, Combo 1 and Combo 2)
Tasting: Rechargeable payment card with tasting coupons
1 coupon = $1 + tax / on average, 2 to 8 coupons per tasting for most beers
Quantity: 2 or 4 onces per tasting
Glass: Tastings will be served exclusively in Mondial de la bière glasses, editions 1994 to 2021. Visitors can purchase one on site.
About Festival Mondial de la bière
Founded in 1994, the Mondial de la bière is a unique and friendly tasting event, it is considered a doorway to the brewing industry in Quebec and around the world. Over the years, it has become the most important international beer festival in America and its reputation extends worldwide. A major player in the development of the brewing industry in Quebec, the Mondial de la bière is a privileged party to the evolution of consumers taste for beer.
Festival Mondial de la bière organizes, in collaboration with several partners, the Montréal centre-ville brassicole culturel gourmand event. It offers beer lovers an opportunity to discover beer from a cultural, urban and gourmet angle, through various activities including tastings, cruises, visits and guided tours, shows and more. The event will last until the end of August, 2022.
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