Tasting and service

It’s been thirty years since the first microbreweries opened in Quebec, and we can be proud of our hops heritage. In honour of International Beer Day on August 3rd, let’s crack open a cold one and raise our glasses to beer everywhere! Here are some tips for enjoying your next brew.

Great wine always tastes better with great company. Do you like having friends over to share the joy of vino? Here are a few out-of-the-box ideas to host a wine tasting your guests won’t soon forget, whether you’re celebrating something special or simply discovering a new varietal.

Sommelière and instructor Gabrielle Plastre offers her best tips to get your taste buds into shape and build up your wine tasting abilities.

Just like with a wine producer who blends different varietals, the beekeeper can choose from various types of honey to craft products with unique colour, aromas and flavours. Each honey variety has is own visual, olfactory and taste, which are influenced by the flowers foraged by the bees (apple tree, raspberry, blueberry bush).

Ideal beverages for celebrations, sparkling wines must be served in a way which will optimize the product’s quality and subtlety. Here are a few basic notions on how to serve Champagne and sparkling wine.

The leading wine producer in the United States, California spans a vast and diverse territory that yields exceptional wine styles.

When it comes to this bubbly libation, there are many styles to choose from. Here’s a quick guide to get you uncorking the bottle that’s right for you.

Bourbon 101: a snapshot of a spirit that's gaining fans.

Got a bar full of bottles that you’re enjoying as after-dinner drinks or cocktails? Why not bring them to the table, and serve them in your recipes! Here are several original ideas.

What is the difference between vintage and non-vintage Champagne? Our expert answers your question.

People say a lot of things about champagne. What’s true and what’s false? Let’s debunk some of the most common myths when it comes to this bubbly elixir!

Want an intro to whisky? The ITHQ, in conjunction with the SAQ, has two workshops you’ll want to check out!