{"id":179997,"date":"2026-08-23T20:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/179997\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T20:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T20:38:11","slug":"les-grands-bois-beer-tasting-at-time-out-market-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/179997\/","title":{"rendered":"Les Grands Bois Beer Tasting at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Beer Bar at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al is shining the spotlight on another favourite local microbrewery this September: Les Grands Bois.<\/p>\n<p>Based in the small village of Saint-Casimir, in Quebec\u2019s Portneuf region, Les Grands Bois brews its beers inside a former movie theatre\u2014and its eye-catching labels and packaging are every bit as memorable as what\u2019s in the glass.<\/p>\n<p>What makes Les Grands Bois so special?<\/p>\n<p>How many microbreweries can say they make top-notch beer on the second floor of a movie theatre dating back to 1946?<\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, Les Grands Bois has been brewing creative, flavour-forward beers inside this former cinema in the heart of Saint-Casimir. Founded by five local friends looking to breathe new life into their community, the microbrewery grew from a shared passion for beer, plenty of experimentation and inspiration gathered from brewing cultures around the world.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"f7061a7a-ac89-b32a-1f3f-6d6ea4c36f2d\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787517488_717_image.webp\" alt=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-caption=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Les Grands Bois\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106127768\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhotograph: Les Grands BoisLes Grands Bois&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Today, Les Grands Bois produces a diverse lineup of craft beers using high-quality ingredients, with inventive recipes that continually push the boundaries of Quebec\u2019s brewing scene. The bold, artistic labels are almost as distinctive as the beers themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The building is also home to the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Grands Bois, Quebec\u2019s largest performance venue affiliated with a microbrewery. Together, the two spaces combine beer and culture, with a program spanning music, performing arts, cinema and visual arts\u2014all while keeping the focus on producing exceptional craft beer.<\/p>\n<p>When are the free tastings at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the official tasting on September 3 from 5 p.m. at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al\u2019s Beer Bar\u2014one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/montreal\/news\/i-tried-5-refreshing-summer-drinks-at-time-out-market-montreal-in-downtown-montreal-080226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">seven bars under one roof<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sample a few brews during happy hour, then pair your favourite with dishes from some of the city\u2019s best chefs and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/montreal\/news\/the-downtown-montreal-meeting-spot-that-solves-the-where-should-we-go-debate-071726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Downtown Montr\u00e9al meeting spot that solves the \u201cwhere should we go?\u201d debate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"e1140414-0d70-3195-afd5-9488732a8c7e\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787517490_932_image.webp\" alt=\"Hockey \" data-caption=\"Hockey \" data-credit=\"Time Out Market\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106389235\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nTime Out MarketHockey&#13;<\/p>\n<p>What beers will be available at the Market?<\/p>\n<p>The three featured beers will be:<\/p>\n<p>Giorgio<\/p>\n<p>An Italian-inspired pilsner dry-hopped with Saphir hops, offering a soft malty profile and delicate floral aromas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"624e2e0d-8c5c-89d2-959b-7a9d82379ffd\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787517490_586_image.webp\" alt=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-caption=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Giorgio \" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106439260\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhotograph: GiorgioLes Grands Bois&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Monte Carlo<\/p>\n<p>A fresh take on the NEIPA, with a rotating selection of hops in every batch. Dry yet silky, this heavily double dry-hopped beer delivers bold hop character while remaining exceptionally drinkable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"986795ec-ce2c-7523-a59d-12ed5969d5b7\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787517491_266_image.webp\" alt=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-caption=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Monte Carlo\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106439261\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhotograph: Monte CarloLes Grands Bois&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Fruit Fruit<\/p>\n<p>Built on a Belgian witbier base, this beer is generously infused with pure yuzu juice and raspberries, giving it a bright, tangy acidity and pronounced fruit character\u2014the perfect patio beer.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"f08e60d9-87bb-2c21-c707-b300ae390766\" class=\"photo lazy inline\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"lazy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787517491_474_image.webp\" alt=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-caption=\"Les Grands Bois\" data-credit=\"Photograph: Fruit Fruit\" data-width-class=\"\" data-image-id=\"106439262\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\nPhotograph: Fruit FruitLes Grands Bois&#13;<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/time-out-market-montreal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>RECOMMENDED:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/time-out-market-montreal\/eat-and-drink\" target=\"_blank\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/time-out-market-montreal\/eat-and-drink\" data-modified- rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al<br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/time-out-market-montreal\/things-to-do\/shows-events\" target=\"_blank\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/time-out-market-montreal\/things-to-do\/shows-events\" data-modified- rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Events happening at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Beer Bar at Time Out Market Montr\u00e9al is shining the spotlight on another favourite local microbrewery this&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":179998,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[12320,50,422],"class_list":["post-179997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-montreal","tag-categories-restaurants","tag-montreal","tag-restaurants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179997\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}