We love beer and spirits, but above all we respect the land and the know-how that give them life. As the ninth generation to work the land, we took on the challenge of enhancing our raw materials ourselves (including our barley, which won the prize for best organic brewing barley in Quebec, in 2019). That challenge, stemming from a long winter night’s spirited discussion back in 2016 warmed by home-brew beers, finally took the form of a brewery-distillery. After months of conscientious work, in the spring of 2021 Terre à boire finally opened its doors. Terre à boire is an homage to the land, to simplicity, and to the indulgence of great taste. Cheers!
Purchase of the agricultural holding by the Oligny family, native to Saint-Blaise.
Buyback of the land by Jean-Guy Oligny, son of Maurice and grandson of Édouard.
Jean-Guy makes the move to organic.
Écocert certification for all grains produced on the farm.
The beginnings of Terre à Boire. The family has a profound desire to showcase the grain produced on the farm. This idea germinated into the brewery-distillery project.
The process begins. Plans are laid out for the major stages of the project as well as the construction of the new buildings and installations where the organic grain will be processed and enhanced.
Creation and incorporation of the Terre à boire company, headed by the next generation: Samuel Oligny, Isabelle Oligny and Jason Audette.
Terre à boire receives the prize for the best organic brewing barley in Quebec.
Foundation and construction of a brand new building housing a production area for beers and spirits, specialized equipment and a warehouse as well as a boutique and a terrasse.
The final touch. Family members and friends lend their hands to the finishing work!
Finally ready! Officially open on the 1st of July, 2021.
Gold Winner of the Nations Cup for Forestier Gin
Recipient of several prestigious awards:
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