Mondial de la bière – at Windsor Station – May 24-26, 2024 LiveEvents May 18, 2024 841 The Mondial de la bière will celebrate its 30th edition May 24-26, 2024, in the magnificent heritage setting of the Windsor Station and the Rio Tinto Courtyard, in the heart of downtown Montreal. Once again this year, the largest international beer festival in America will delight all enthusiasts, with over 100 breweries present or represented and a wide variety of products to taste. “We are truly proud to have reached this milestone in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mondial de la bière this year, which is THE must-attend event to discover a smorgasbord of beers, share with friends, and taste responsibly. Whether they are novices, epicureans, connoisseurs, or simply curious, all beer lovers are warmly invited to enjoy this anniversary edition to participate in various tasting activities with experts, all in a musical atmosphere accessible for free. We look forward to welcoming you!” declares Jeannine Marois, co-founder and CEO of the Mondial de la bière. Diverse and festive entertainment New this year, beer tasting workshops will be led by Stephen Beaumont, widely recognized in the global beer and spirits industries for over thirty years. He is the author of several books on beer including The World Atlas of Beer and The Beer & Food Companion, and has judged in many international tasting competitions, including the World Beer Awards, the Brussels Beer Challenge, and the Canada Beer Cup. “I am thrilled to participate in this special edition of the Mondial de la bière where hop enthusiasts naturally converge. Beer is more than a drink; it’s a sensory and cultural experience that unites people from around the world. I am honoured to share my passion and knowledge during the beer tasting workshops at the Mondial de la bière, where we will explore together the flavours and aromas that make each beer a work of art,” emphasizes Stephen Beaumont. In addition to these workshops, the general public will also be invited to participate in blind tastings. In the context of this competition, participants will have the opportunity to test their taste buds by blind tasting five beers specially brewed for the 30th edition of the Mondial de la bière. Six tasting sessions are planned per day, hosted by beer enthusiast and specialist Guy Lévesque. A special show with flavours from Belgium, Brazil, France, and here! For its 2024 edition, the Mondial will welcome an exceptional number of foreign brewers and owners, with a particular emphasis on imports from Belgium (21), Brazil (9), and France (8) with exclusive products grouped in dedicated pavilions. A total of 70 breweries from outside Quebec and over 200 imported beers will be featured. Quebec and Canadian products will also be highlighted, with visitors having access to a space reserved for some of the winning beers of the Canada Beer Cup. They will also have the chance to taste the 27 beers specially brewed in Quebec for the 30th edition of the Mondial de la bière and participate in a blind tasting competition to determine the grand winner of this vintage! Distinguished by its exclusive offerings, this annual event also gives Quebec microbreweries a chance to showcase their products to consumers. In addition to creations from brewers near and far, participants will find perfect food pairings for beer on- site. Food and beer trucks join the festivities To mark its 30th edition, the Mondial de la bière will offer visitors a significant novelty by welcoming food and beer trucks offering a variety of gourmet dishes! During the three days of the event, festival-goers will also be immersed in a festive atmosphere combining DJs, entertainment, and musical performances on the outdoor terrace. Friday and Saturday, from 11am to 11pm Sunday, from 11am to 9pm For more information visit: www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca