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The Eastern Townships of Canada have always been a draw for Montrealers looking to escape the city and for skiers who prefer quiet backcountry slopes to overcrowded resorts. But now there鈥檚 an even better reason to go 颅鈥 beer, and lots of it.

蚕耻茅产别肠 now has more than 150 craft breweries, and the small towns of Dunham, Farnham and Sutton have come to form a holy trinity at the center of this beer explosion. Just more than an hour from 惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒, you鈥檒l consistently find some of the province鈥檚 best brews and have access to experimental releases made to showcase the Eastern Townships鈥 local ingredients.

Canadian food: beer and fries with sauce close-up on the table
Is there anything that says 'Canada's Eastern Townships' more than a craft beer and a bowl of poutine? 漏 ALLEKO / Getty Images

Getting there

The best way to tour the breweries is by car. Either rent one (and draw straws to choose a designated driver) or hop on a guided tour so everyone can enjoy the experience. As guided tours go, is a great option, offering eight-hour round trips from 惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒 with visits to four microbreweries and snacks at each stop.

Those with more time and energy also can cycle. The Eastern Townships is a hub for spandex warriors on high-end road bikes 鈥 particularly in the summer and early autumn when the scenery is at its best 鈥 and towns like Farnham even have a bike path running through them for casual riders. But be warned, the roads are both hilly and winding and a day of beer tasting doesn鈥檛 make the pedaling any easier.

Cyclists in the beautiful autumn scenery
Cycling is a common form of transportation in the Eastern Townships 漏 Gargolas / Getty Images

Time for beer

Whether you cycle or drive, make your first stop from 惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒 the , known for its flagship IPAs and for printing each beer鈥檚 IBU (bitterness) in big bold letters on its cans. While it鈥檚 not the most experimental brewery, Farnham鈥檚 beers are extremely popular and a good introduction to 蚕耻茅产别肠鈥檚 brewing styles. They鈥檙e also more affordable than other brews of the same quality.

To line your stomach after the tasting, head next door to and try its gourmet cheeses, many of which are made fresh from raw or thermized milk. To snack like a local, skip the fancy stuff and grab a bag of cheese curds to munch on in the car. Affectionately referred to as "squeaky cheese" by 蚕耻茅产别肠ers, this is the same stuff used to make poutine.

A row of beer bottles with bright, artistic labels
Dunham Brewery commissions local art for its labels 漏 Daniel Argintaru / 老澳门六合彩开奖记录

Wine and more beer

The town of Farnham isn鈥檛 just about beer. Wine lovers can also indulge at the , an excellent winery just 10 minutes from Farnham Ale and Lager. The Eastern Townships are home to more than 20 vineyards, which can also be visited by guided tour. Les Pervenches is widely regarded as one of the best. Note that production is weather dependent, so check online before visiting to make sure the vineyard is open.

Next up on the beer tour is , considered by many to be one of the best breweries in the Eastern Townships. Dunham鈥檚 wild and farmhouse ales have been recognized globally, and its limited release regularly win World Beer Awards for unique flavor profiles and high quality ingredients. The brewery commissions 蚕耻茅产别肠 artists to design the labels for its bottles, giving each of its products a distinct personality to match its distinctive taste.

Take time to soak up the atmosphere 鈥 on warm summer days, the outdoor patio is a perfect place to contemplate the raspberry notes of your sour ale while watching the sun go down. There鈥檚 also no shortage of snacks and regular live music and tasting events only add to the experience.

A handful of organic heirloom apples
It's not all about beer in the Eastern Townships. There are some celebrated orchards and vineyards as well 漏 NicolasMcComber / Getty Images

Time to unwind with cider and even more beer

Dunham may be the high point of your tour, but is a place to truly unwind and escape the city. Not only are its beers delicious, the brewery is also a six-room boutique hotel. Each of its luxurious suites are split over two floors and display beautiful artwork from up-and-coming artists. A first-rate restaurant serves hearty meals in a welcoming atmosphere. Make sure to book your room in advance, as they fill up fast.

Feeling refreshed after a good night鈥檚 sleep and breakfast at the Auberge, it鈥檚 time to head back to 惭辞苍迟谤茅补濒. But not before stopping off at the , a celebrated apple orchard in the town of St Gr茅goire. Its cider alone is worth the detour, but everyone will tell you the real winner is the homemade apple fritters. In autumn, you can tour the orchard and pick apples yourself to take home. There are nearly 20 varieties to choose from, all of which put grocery store apples to shame.

Young man snowshoeing in winter, in the Quebec eastern townships region, Canada
The Eastern Townships have some of the best backcountry snow experiences anywhere 漏 MarcBruxelle / Getty Images

If you have two nights in the Eastern Townships

Take the extra time to combine beer tasting with some outdoor activity. From hiking and canoeing in the summer, to cross-country-skiing and ice fishing in the winter, the Eastern Townships is the ultimate outdoor playground. And there鈥檚 no more Canadian way to earn your beer than by working for it all day in the fresh air.

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