Not going to be much of a surprise for this review--Dieu du Ciel! is possibly one of the best brewpubs I've ever visited. Food, service, atmosphere and beer are all excellent.
While normally I order samples at a brewpub stop, I couldn't help myself and ordered drafts. Seventeen beers on tap plus a couple of casks. Histoire Dun Soir #2 was a fantastic Imperial Brown Porter (according the board). Not sure what it was exactly, but I really enjoyed the beer. My wife's favorite was Rosee de Hibiscus, a Belgian wit with hibiscus flowers that was a beautiful bright rose colored ale that smelled of flowers and spice. So inspiring, I brewed a version of it at home, though mine was paled in comparison. I unfortunately didn't try the Peche Mortal or any casks, and we didn't get back before flying out.
Dinner was also very good, and, as vegetarians, that's not always the case in a brewpub. Nachos were simple but with an exceptional white cheese on top. After eating local cheese and bread on the trip through Gaspe for a week, it tasted similar to the local cheeses we'd been sampling. Our sandwich was simple but very good with chips and pretzels on the side. I would go here eat regardless of the beer.
Dieu du Ciel! means "God in Heaven" or similar as an exclamation. For me, it's simply a number one priority for any visit to Montreal because it is truly Oh My God good.
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