Rouge et Or player launches his own beer and passes the 1,000-yard mark

Isaac Gaillardetz couldn't have dreamed of a better start to his final season in the Université Laval Rouge et Or uniform. The fifth-year receiver shone last Saturday against the McGill Redbirds, catching eight passes in a 37-15 win.

To top it all off, he celebrated the launch of a beer created in his honor: La First Down.

This initiative grew out of a family gesture. His father, after winning a prize at an auction, decided to launch a special cuvee in his son's honor. His mother designed the can. Brewed by La Forge du Malt microbrewery in Trois-Rivières, this blond pays tribute to his career path, from the Lynx to the Diablos, via the Rouge et Or, to his selection in the 2025 draft by the Montreal Alouettes.

A symbolic milestone reached on the field

Beyond the celebration, Gaillardetz also reached an important milestone in his career. His 127 yards against McGill represent his second-best performance after a 140-yard game against Sherbrooke in 2023. That game took him past the 1,000-yard mark for his career, confirming his crucial role in the Laval offense.

A sixth-round pick of the Alouettes (53rd overall), he claims to have returned this season with the clear intention of contributing more. Used in a variety of roles last year, this year he has returned to his natural position as a wide forward on the short side of the field. His time at the Alouettes camp helped him gain confidence and hone his instincts. “The game moves so fast that you have no choice but to adapt,” he explains.

With his experience, versatility and renewed confidence, Gaillardetz is establishing himself as one of the Rouge et Or's key players at the start of the campaign.

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