Messorem is widely celebrated for its massive beer list and craft focus, with reviewers calling it a top spot for IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours and noting that the beer quality lives up to the hype even when lines can form during peak times, with some praise for inventive drinks like beer smoothies. The food scene gets praise too, with standout smash burgers and poutines mentioned alongside other tasty offerings, though some reviews say the kitchen could push further, and a few note the food is decent rather than extraordinary. The atmosphere comes through as a major draw: a cool industrial space with a large outdoor terrace, dog and bike friendly, frequent music that sets a lively vibe, and a welcoming staff that is described as friendly, efficient, and helpful, even when crowded. Family and friends enjoy the social, casual feel, with plenty of merch to browse and a strong sense of community around the place. While prices can be on the higher side, the overall experience is described as worth it for beer lovers visiting Montreal, and the option to enjoy the heated patio in colder months or the terrace in summer makes it a go-to during both seasons.
Amazing micro-brewery with a vast selection of home brewed beers. They also have some very nicely designed merch. Large indoor space, but the outdoor patio really is what sets Messorem apart. At least a dozen oicnic tables available all year long. They are located at approx 50meters from the nicest bike path in town (Canal Lachine), which makes them a must-stop during a summer bike trip. The ambiance is super friendly, & they accept kids. No reason not to go!
Only downside is they dont have table service.
Best brewery/terrace in the city. Great vibe, excellent beers, & delicious food. Can't recommend it enough, especially in the summer. Added bonus of being dog friendly!
I really love beer & heard from all my friends I had to drop by while visiting from Vancouver. Messorem did not disappoint. We don't get quality NEIPA's out west & the two I tried were some of the best I've ever had! I had an ipa & dipa that were so so so so good!
The barrelled saisons on tap also were fantastic & not to be missed. As a saison lover I was very happy! I also enjoyed a lager (New Zealand?) that was a nice crispi boi to finish off my experience.
Gonna say that this is a MUST TRY stop for any beer lover.
The staff were amazing & helpful in selecting the perfect beers (je ne sais pas lire le francais) & also took some time to chat with me about the brewery & what beers were popular & a specialty.
The industrial location was dope & so glad I got out of the DT, & more gentrified neighbourhoods.
Lastly let's talk about the food. Beers were 10/10 but the smash burger also was one the best I've had & definitely a foodies life goals. It wasn't trying to be anything fancy but a simply perfectly executed smash burger. Tellement incroyable & delicieux! Frites & poutine also deserve an honourable mention!
Anyhow I'll be remembering these beers for a while & begging my Montreal friends to haul some suitcase beers on their next visit out west!
Favourite brewery in the summer! Fresh beer, tons of options. Food is delicious especially the chicken sandwich (ask for hot sauce on the side). Great atmosphere & family & pet friendly.
Apr 22, 2025
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Visited on August 22, 2020, in early afternoon. Located in the upper part of Côte-Saint-Pierre, between the Lachine Canal & Autoroute 15, for cyclist it's half way between McAuslan Brewery & the Atwater Market. The brewery is next the a aqua (with some white & rust) water tower, which explains the colors on the logo. Street parking only. They are in a former industrial building, with graffitis that was there before they opened. Quit a large patio with aqua picnic tables & a few Adirondack/Muskoka chairs. The inside has a long bar, a few lounge sofas, not much more sitting places because of COVID-19 (not stools at the bar for now), it looks industrial with a few art works. Because of the pandemic, service is at the bar only. Quit a small food menu, a few mexican stuff, some hot dog & snacks. More than a dozen, maybe 20ish beers on tap. You know the saying "variety is the spice of life", well you won't find it here, about 90% of the taps are some forms of hazy IPA, there are a few gose (sour salty ales) & a larger, but that is it. Fans of the New England style will be happy, until they are pass that phase!
I gave it 5 stars for food but that's in reference to the beer. They honestly make some of the best beer in all of Canada. If you're in Montreal & you like craft beer (especially IPAs) you NEED to visit Messorem. They also have some of the best brewery merch.
Plus de 4 mois d'attente depuis début janvier pour avoir une après midi ensoleillé digne de ce nom pour squatter les terrasses. Une attente bien récompensée, la brasserie m'a rappelé The Garden Brewery à Prague (en moins bien tout de même). Un grand choix de bière avec des coups de coeur sur les pale ale, pale horse motueka & 5 pieds sous terre (voir Untappd). Par contre comment il y a du monde le soir, victime de leur succès avec de l'attente pour commander.
I am a Cicerone & I have no idea how this brewery is so highly rated... I bought multiple 4 packs (extremely disappointing that they don't sell singles) & all of them were totally off. One IPA was extremely muted, tasted like nothing. The other carried so much heat from either raw hops or over fermentation that I had to pour it down the drain. Will be going to the brewery for a refund. The only positive Le were the bartender was very friendly.
Had to make a stop at Messorem while in Montreal, rated the 6th best brewery in all of Canada. If you like IPAs, it's truly a must. I've also recently got into sour smoothies & they have several incredible varieties here too. Bit of a shame you can't get individual tall boys, have to get packs of 4. Would have been nice to get more of a variety to bring back to Ontario but at $22-28 per 4 pack, wasn't feasible to get too many. Not unexpected in terms of pricing though, especially for TIPAs.
I had the beer smoothie & the calamari salad - both were okay
But the environment is incredible, worth going just for the atmosphere, feels like you've just travelled to an American city like Asheville NC & you're hanging out at a brewery there, atmosphere 10/10
