Visited on the Saturday evening of the second anniversary, so this was certainly not representative, but the place was packed and lively. The selection was obviously stunning with 2 of their oak-aged specialties available for take-out at very reasonable prices. All in all, we had a great time and chat with the owners despite the busy state of affairs. While I certainly don’t prefer the atmosphere, patrons and feel of the Montreal location, it makes a very worthy stop when going up or coming back from the Laurentians.

Not much of a looker from the outside, DDC’s microbrewery taproom manages to be comfortable on the inside with its bric-a-brac furniture and windows onto the microbrewery. The food menu is slightly more developed than the Montreal brewpub’s. The panini with prosciutto and fig jam I had was delicious. The beer selection is mostly based on what they bottle, so don’t come here expecting to find rarities. But if you are complaining about the selection here (all DDC high quality brews), you are one spoiled beer geek that needs a reality check.

More than a tap room, this is a full fledged pub, with a large sitting area, a nice pizza and sandwich menu, the main DDC brews on tap, some rareties, easy parking and friendly service. Wifi. Worth the detour!

Établissement visité le dimanche 27 septembre vers 14h. Ambiance: Grand local avec vue sur la brasserie. Musique en sourdine. Service: Très bon avec connaissance parfaite des bières au menu. Sélection: 11 fûts maisons, la majorité étant les produits embouteillés ainsi qu’un cidre en fût. Nourriture: Sandwich poire-cumin-emmental servi avec des chips. (136e rating d’établissement)

Visited for the first time on 2/8/08, one week after it’s official opening. To note this is their brewerie and bottleling plant, so you won’t get all their line up like at the brepub in Montreal. It may not be the ultimat beer destination in Quebec, but it is in the Laurentians, if you are in the region, they have the same opening hours as the Mtl brewpub (3 PM). The pub it self is a bit biger, more spacious then the original one, but lest taps (10 vs 18 at Mtl). Their is a nice view of the brewerie & bottleling line via some big windows and they will have a patio right in front of the building. The place has a bit of the same sensation has the original. It is a nice set up. Good work DDC!

More light than the downtown brewpub, like the fact you get to s see all the posters from their house artist, got to sit with some of the brewers and the owner. Same great selection of beer and better food than the DT location.

Better food selection, fewer beers on tap and a brighter environment than the Montreal location.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon, very quiet, there were a dozen people at the most. The pub is sparcely but well decorated. The most annoying part of our stay was the service, very slow and not very knowledgeable, the two waitresses were much more interested in talking to each other than waiting on customers. The only service points I give are because the way the beer is served, in clean, appropriate glassware. We had some food and everything was fine, the prices are very reasonable and of course the quality is there.

I think this place used to be a grocery store, from the overall look of the building. Huge brewing/bottling installations in the back, looks great. The pub section itself has similarities to the original, with the same chairs and tables, in a more open area with a big window overlooking the street. Lineup consisted of the 6 available bottled brews (on tap) and two others, including Païenne. Service was good, ambiance was similar and food was better than the original pub, although less crowded. A must stop for all going up to Tremblant.

On dirait un coin industriel même si on se trouve à deux coins de rue de la cathédrale. Plus sympathique en été avec la terrasse. Personnel fort charmant. Les pizzas ne sont pas chères et très bonnes. Mais côté bière, on ne retrouve que les bières embouteillées (plus la Déesse Nocturne), ce qui est un peu décevant pour les "spoiled beer geek that needs a reality check" comme moi (merci, Martin!); Mais il y a eu beaucoup d’améliorations dernièrement (Rigor Mortis ABT, Aphrodisiaque, Déesse Nocturne). ENGLISH: Great place but not as mythical then in Montréal. Not the same choice or ambiance but many great beers available, for sure. ADDED: And they just started selling beers in bottle to take out, these beers being oak-aged versions of some of their brews. I’m wetting my pants and raisin’ the ratin’.