{"id":"breweries-montreal-2026","name":"Best Breweries in Montréal","category":"Breweries","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"breweries-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Dieu du Ciel! — Montréal","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Brewpub at 21 avenue Laurier Ouest","best_for":"A broad changing list brewed onsite at a Montréal brewpub","why_it_ranks":"Dieu du Ciel leads for exact Montréal brewpub resolution, explicit onsite brewing, a live draft route and broad style history. Saint-Jérôme production and distribution are excluded. Confirm exact civic entrance, today's drafts, food, allergens, access and RACJ standing.","decision_notes":["Montréal brewpub isolated","Onsite brewing","Saint-Jérôme excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/montreal/profile/dieu-du-ciel-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-montreal-2026/dieu-du-ciel-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Messorem Bracitorium","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Industrial microbrewery and tasting room at 2233 rue Pitt","best_for":"Hop-forward, sour and barrel-aged beer at the production site","why_it_ranks":"Messorem ranks second for one resolved brewery and tasting room, explicit style focus, seven-day hours, onsite stock, food and non-alcoholic options. Releases and social scarcity are unscored. Confirm today's taps, serving sizes, access and RACJ standing.","decision_notes":["Production room resolved","Style focus","Availability context"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/montreal/profile/messorem-bracitorium-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-montreal-2026/messorem-bracitorium-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Brasserie Harricana","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Brewery restaurant at 95 rue Jean-Talon Ouest","best_for":"House beer, take-home formats and a full kitchen","why_it_ranks":"Harricana earns third for exact licensed-site resolution, current extensive hours, onsite and take-home beer, direct contact and reservations. Distribution is excluded. Confirm today's house taps, food, allergens, accessibility and RACJ standing.","decision_notes":["Exact brewery restaurant","Current hours","Distribution excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/breweries/in/montreal/profile/brasserie-harricana-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/breweries-montreal-2026/brasserie-harricana-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}