Quebec Beer Cheese Fondues: Celebrating Local Craftsmanship
Over the decades, Quebec’s beer landscape has transformed. From a market dominated by industrial pilsners like Molson, Labatt, and Black Label, it has evolved into a more refined and diverse culture. Today, enthusiasts seek local craft beers that are rich in flavour and originality. This passion inspired 1001 Fondues to create its Quebec beer cheese fondues, crafted in collaboration with a dozen regional microbreweries.
Each fondue is the result of countless hours of research and development: exploring new varieties, finding the perfect pairing of cheeses and beers, testing repeatedly, and fine-tuning flavours until achieving perfect harmony. These collaborations not only yield exceptional products but also support local economies, highlight brewing craftsmanship, and celebrate the richness of Quebec ingredients.
Thanks to these partnerships, 1001 Fondues offers creations that showcase the creativity and boldness of Quebec microbreweries, providing enthusiasts with a tasting experience that is authentic, innovative, and reflective of evolving palates.
Quebec’s beer products today stand out for their remarkable quality and diversity. Among 1001 Fondues’ greatest achievements is the creation of numerous original terroir cheese fondue recipes, each paired with local craft beer styles — from blondes and reds to IPAs, Kölsch, and more.
Our Microbrewery Partners
Microbrasserie Tadoussac: Triplette (malty blonde) – Region: Haute-Côte Nord
Triplette by Microbrasserie Tadoussac is a Triple-style beer brewed from a blend of four grains (barley, oats, rye, and wheat) and Quebecois and American hops (Magnum, Crystal, Amarillo). Refermented in the bottle at 8.6% ABV, it stands out with a gentle bitterness and aromas of fruit compote — flavours that 1001 Fondues highlights in its “fondue À la Triplette de Tadoussac.”
Trécarré Microbrasserie: Kölsch (German blonde ale) – Region: Lanaudière
Trécarré’s Kölsch, from Saint-Côme, is a 5% ABV German-style blonde ale that’s light and refreshing. It reveals delicate notes of cereal, breadcrumbs, and flowers, with a subtle bitterness. 1001 Fondues showcases it in its “fondue À la Kölsch.”
Microbrasserie Le Presbytère : Mountain Bike (NEIPA) – Region: Mauricie
Mountain Bike is a 6.2% ABV New England IPA (Hazy), inspired by Vermont and its legendary Heady Topper. Juicy and aromatic, it delivers notes of tropical fruit and citrus, with a soft, refreshing finish — flavours that 1001 Fondues highlights in its “Fondue au fromage À la Bière NEIPA.”
Microbrasserie Ruisseau Noir : Rousse Poivrée (Red Ale) – Region: Lanaudière
At 5.5% ABV, Rousse Poivrée is an unfiltered, balanced, and original red ale. Caramel malts and Indian green pepper create a subtle, delightful aromatic experience — one that 1001 Fondues showcases in its “fondue À la Rousse Poivrée.”
Microbrasserie Charlevoix : Flacatoune (Belgian-inspired blonde beer) – Region: Charlevoix
Flacatoune, a 7% Belgian-style beer, combines malty roundness with a dry finish. Its fruity and spicy aromas pay tribute to the pioneering women who once brewed at home. 1001 Fondues highlights these flavours in its “fondue À la Flacatoune.”
Microbrasserie Le Naufrageur : Léonne (Belgian-inspired white beer) – Region: Gaspésie
Léonne, a 4.5% organic wheat beer, is hazy and aromatic, with notes of citrus and coriander. Its name recalls the legendary ghost ship Léonne from the Baie des Chaleurs. 1001 Fondues brings out these aromas in its “fondue À la Léonne.”
Microbrasserie Tête d’Allumette : Apache (Smoked Ale) – Region: Bas-Saint-Laurent
Scarlet copper in colour, Apache at 5% ABV offers caramelized roundness from the wood fire, highlighted by smoky accents. Its bitterness blends with notes of apricot, peach, and citrus, carried by an expressive British yeast — flavours that 1001 Fondues showcases in its “fondue À la Bière Apache.”
Quebec Beer Cheese Fondue: More Than a Dish, A Celebration of Local Terroir
1001 Fondues’ craft beer fondues are the result of passionate collaborations with local microbreweries; with each beer carefully selected to elevate the cheese.
These creations reflect Quebecers’ evolving tastes — from industrial pilsners to rich, complex craft beers. True tributes to regional terroir and craftsmanship, each fondue celebrates local brewing while promising a gourmet experience that is both original and authentic.
When terroir cheese meets craft beer, fondue becomes a uniquely local culinary adventure. Are you ready to dip your forks into the boldness and creativity of our artisans?