Attracting around 85,000 people in 2007, the Mondial debuted in 1994 and since then, festival goers have looked forward to tasting over 450 different beers, ciders and other products under the same roof at the Windsor Station, the beer fest's traditional location. The Mondial also offers industry seminars, workshops and other events throughout the five-day beer event. In 2009, the Montreal Beer Festival is held from June 3rd to June 7.
With beer giants like Stella Artois and Molson as well as microbreweries sharing the Windsor station concourse, an exceptionally wide array of brewers, beer styles and flavors can be conveniently explored for a reasonable price. Locals are also likely to discover, if not rediscover, a series of delectable brews by local <i>brasseurs</i> such as:
Get the scoop on the 2009 edition of the Montreal Beer Festival.