The Mondial debuted in 1994 and since then, festival goers have looked forward to tasting over 600 different beers, ciders and other products under the same roof at the Windsor Station, the beer fest's traditional location, which in 2011, has been switched to roomier Place Bonaventure. The Mondial also offers seminars, workshops and other events throughout the five-day beer event. In 2012, the Montreal Beer Festival is held from June 6 to June 10, 2012.
With beer giants like Stella Artois and Molson as well as microbreweries sharing the stage, an exceptionally wide array of brewers, beer styles and flavors can be conveniently explored for a reasonable price. Locals and tourists are also likely to discover, if not rediscover, a series of delectable brews by local brasseurs such as:
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