Microbrasserie de l'Île d'Orléans

About

** Children under 18 will only be allowed on the terrace ** Although the official history of the Île d'Orléans microbrewery begins in 2006, it is impossible to tell it without talking about the preludes to its creation: a passion, an encounter and a source of inspiration. The passion is that of Jean Lampron who, when he was a waiter at the L'inox bar, seized the opportunity to learn the craft of brewing. This idyll, far from running out of steam, has lasted for over 10 years. The meeting took place between the master brewer and François Dufresne, newly retired and, incidentally, the latter's stepfather. Sharing the same passion, the two men will become partners in this business. Ultimately, a place full of beauty becomes a source of inspiration. Having lived on Île d'Orléans for several years, Jean Lampron let himself be captivated to such an extent by the richness of the environment that he wanted to install a microbrewery and produce original brews reflecting the fascinating character of the island. . Carried then by their attachment to the environment, the artisans will finally concoct their first brew in June 2006 with mineral water drawn from the heart of Île d'Orléans. It is then that aromas of maple syrup, chocolate, cereals and many others will shape beers to which an entirely natural brewing process without sulfites or preservatives, will give strong and distinctive features. On June 27, the Orleans microbrewery was born and could boast of offering 5 unique beers: Maple Amber, Sorcière Rousse, Scotch Ale, Extra Stout and Dame blanche. These creations will finally be bottled in December of the same year, to the delight of their creators. In June 2009, the two partners decided to fully display their attachment to their community and to promote its influence. It is in this spirit that the names of people who have lived and marked the history of the Island of Orleans by their personality or their contribution are given to the new names and appear on the labels of the products. The story of the Éléonore de Grandmaison, Sister Marie Barbier, Anne Baillargeon and many others have replaced traditional names and are now spreading at the same rate as the creations of the place recently named the microbrewery of the Island of Orleans.