Exploring the ÉCONOMUSÉE® Network: Beverage Stops Across Québec

Frampton Brasse is a family business born from a common interest: a passion for beer and the desire to develop a tourist site in Frampton. The company was created in 2002 and has been growing ever since! Today, they brew 18 unique beers on their farm and distribute across Quebec. Stop by their taproom for samples or book ahead for a full tour of the farm and fermentation spaces.

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The Cidrerie du Minot produces quality ciders from a sustainable agriculture and from a soil that is highly favourable to apple production. With an enthusiasm that is constantly growing, the company produces a dozen ciders that have received national and international recognition. A team of 10 people works closely with the Demoy family and supports the efforts of this company which, after more than 20 years of cider production, remains a beacon in the world of artisanal beverage production in Québec.

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La Vallée de la Framboise is a family-run agri-food business with a passion for the history and culture of berries in the Matapedia Valley. Harvesting wild or cultivated berries is deeply rooted in the heritage of eastern Québec.

Today, this raspberry farm also grows blackcurrants, currants, blueberries and haskap berries. They produce jams alongside berry liqueurs and wines that pair perfectly with chocolate, cheese, and other artisan products from the region.

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The brewing team at Alchimiste is heavily inspired by the products from their region. They brew using traditional brewing techniques as well as some less conventional techniques that have ancient roots in the various brewing traditions of the world. Alchimiste works with local growers and producers to incorporate high-quality ingredients into their beers, and every creation is an opportunity for the team to blend creativity and flavour.

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The Cidrerie et Vergers Pedneault is a century-old family business located on L'Isle-aux-Coudres, and is the main fruit producer of the region. This flagship of Charlevoix's agri-tourism industry has created many unique products such as apple butter, cherry jam, strong cider, and ice mistelle with the simple goal of delighting the taste buds of both young and old.

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In July 2007, Dominique planted her first small fruit trees, shrubs and trees on this vast 87-hectare territory located in the mountains of Côte-de-Beaupré between Quebec City and Charlevoix. After experimenting with several germination and fermentation methods, in January 2013 she developed different varieties of kombuchas and begun introducing this thousand-year-old beverage to the Quebec-Charlevoix region.

The Monna family cultivates the art of indulgence. Located on an extraordinary site at the entrance to Île d'Orléans, this dynamic family business grows and processes blackcurrants in unique and innovative ways to produce, among other things, renowned blackcurrant spirits. Come and discover the many charms of this fascinating little fruit.

Vignoble de l'Orpailleur is a pioneer of viticulture in Québec, established since 1982 in a bucolic setting in the Dunham Valley. Thanks to the vision and determination of four adventurers who founded (and still own!) this mecca of Québec viticulture, Vignoble de l'Orpailleur has weathered the rigours of Québec winters and created a line of wines that are known and appreciated throughout the province. Join them for tours and farm-to-table meals at their on-site restaurant.

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It all started with a dream: to make the best alcoholic beverages with maple sap on the family land, with a contemporary twist. So, starting in 1992, Vallier Robert developed unique expertise! He now ferments maple sap into white wine, sparkling wine and aperitifs aged in barrels, all of which are exceptional gourmet products. In addition, the site itself is worth the detour: deep in the forest, it exudes a magical beauty in all seasons with the weathered wooden buildings adding to its charm.

During the guided tour or the cellar/cocktail package, both of which will take you from the cellars to the sugar shack, discover the story of Domaine Acer and the art of fermentation as well as the processes involved in turning maple sap into syrup or alcoholic beverages. Our wines, gourmet products and organic maple syrups are available to taste in the gift shop. You can also enjoy a picnic on the grounds and explore the trail through the sugar bush.

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Hydromel is producing wines and spirits "from bee to bottle"! The beehives, located in various terroirs of Charlevoix, produce unique honeys depending on their location. These characteristics and subtleties are bottled in small batches, sometimes with the addition of local fruits or herbs. Stop by for a tasting and a tour to learn the secrets of beekeeping, honey wine making and distilling.

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Experience the journey from field to glass with a family business that pioneered the production of berry-based wines and liqueurs! Le Ricaneux is the oldest currently-active berry wine producer in all of Quebec. Based on ancestral and regional know-how, we develop and market alcoholic products of high quality, made from cultivated and indigenous berries from the Bellechasse terroir.

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The Grand Dérangement Distillery is, as the name implies, a disrupter at heart. The distillery, located in Saint-Jacques, Lanaudière, pays tribute to the Acadian families who founded the village and others in the region. Everything from the name of the company and its products to the architectural design of the building that houses its facilities serves as a reminder of the courage, resilience and convictions of these pioneers.

The team want to stand out in the spirits market by making a grain-to-bottle spirit that respects sustainable development. The majority of the organic grain used to produce the alcohol for its spirits grows near the distillery. After distillation, the organic residue is used by a local cattle farmer.

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