About Brasserie Albion – Sainte-Mélanie
Brasserie Albion has brewed in Lanaudière since 2010, with a focus on old, modern and forgotten beer styles, especially British ones. The lineup includes Albion, a bitter; Chiniquy, a mild ale; the 60 Shilling and 80 Shillings Scottish ales; Sir Gawain, an English-style session IPA; and Dùn Éideann, a Scotch ale. New England-style IPAs round out the list.
The Sainte-Mélanie brewery houses Le Salon, the tasting room. A flight of four 6-ounce beers costs $11.50 for regular beers, $13.50 for strong ones and $15.50 for extra-strong ones, a good way to compare a mild with a Scotch ale side by side. Pizzas are baked Neapolitan style in an Italian oven on site and served with salads and Quebec products. Children are welcome, and the room is aimed at relaxed outings with family or friends.
As of August 2026, Le Salon opens Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. Tables can be reserved through their website, and group brewery tours can be requested by email. The sister pub in Joliette, in a century-old building on boulevard Manseau, serves a fuller European-inspired menu and has a seasonal terrace.
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs is also in Sainte-Mélanie, about 5 minutes away, so a lavender afternoon and pizza dinner make an easy pair.
What to do
- Order a four-beer tasting flight from $11.50
- Compare British-style bitters, milds and Scotch ales
- Eat a Neapolitan pizza from the Italian oven
- Ask about group brewery tours by email
- Visit the sister pub in Joliette for a full menu
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m., closed Mon–Tue (posted August 2026)
- Admission
- Free entry; tasting flights $11.50–$15.50 (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Le Salon is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Children are welcome, which makes it an easy family dinner stop.
- Groups wanting a brewery tour should email ahead.
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs · about 5 minutes away
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs is about 5 minutes away in Sainte-Mélanie, so finish a lavender visit with pizza here.
Getting there
Questions
Are children welcome?
Yes, the tasting room welcomes families.
How much is a tasting flight?
Four 6-ounce beers for $11.50, $13.50 or $15.50 depending on strength (2026).
When is it open?
Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Sainte-Mélanie & Joliette, Quebec
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