Without question... my favourite brewery located anywhere in the world is Dieu du Ciel. I have tried over 50 different beers from DDC and safe to say 90-95% have been complete winners.
These guys make good %$)!@# beer! On a recent trip to Belgium (the best International beer city in my opinion), it was nice to see DDC well represented within the local menu's.
The benefit of the Montreal brew pub is that you get to try less known DDC beers not widely available outside of Montreal. For example, I had the pleasure of trying :
Mild-End
Lanterne Rouge
Mea Culpa
Clef Des Champs
Pee Wee
Premiere Neige
Half-Life
Au Fil Des Seiz'ons
Blanche Sterling
These were all new beers for me. Loved everyone. DDC beers are always unique, complex but balanced and generally easy drinking. Truely a beer lovers dream.
The pub is cozy and generally crowded most of the time. I like to sit at the bar so I can chat with the staff but there are only 5-6 seats available. Staff are very friendly and know their beer.
Simply a must for a beer fan visiting Montreal. Quality of the beer guarantees a 5 star experience in my opinion. Nothing else really matters...
BK