Region
We track 59 breweries in Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 rate Exceptional. Stillwell Brewing Company in Halifax leads the list at 4.43 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Stillwell Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #1 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Stilly Pils", which is an Other Pilsner and "Best Bitter", which is a Bitter - Best. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Pale Lagers.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Unfiltered Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Exile On North Street", which is a Gluten-Free and "Double Orange Ale", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Specialty Beers.
Tusket, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tusket Falls Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #7 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Control the Tempo", which is an American IPA and "Beyond the Haze", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Big Spruce Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #4 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Cereal Killer", which is an Oatmeal Stout and "Kitchen Party", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Smokehouse Nano Brewery is a small scale micro craft brewery located in the heart of Berwick Nova Scotia. The brewery is currently located at a property that was once a well known local smokehouse. The 61 year old smokehouse under went a major renovation to transform it into the modern day Nano Brewery that it is today.
Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Smokehouse Nano Brewery is a small scale micro craft brewery located in the heart of Berwick Nova Scotia. The brewery is currently located at a property that was once a well known local smokehouse. The 61 year old smokehouse under went a major renovation to transform it into the modern day Nano Brewery that it is today.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome to Good Robot Brewing Company, a brewery with multiple taproom and beer garden locations in Nova Scotia. Feel free to sing our praises or lambaste us into the ground. We also deliver! goodrobotbrewing.ca
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Making Greatness in the Most Unexpected of Places Independently born, crafted by passion. Ask about the people behind our beer, and you’ll find the answer none too difficult. Ask what it was that started us on our journey, and what you’ll find isn’t the story of a brewery. It’s the story of a place. It’s the story of a people. Cape Breton has always been as harsh as it is beautiful, as barren as it is rich. Anything wondrous growing here, does so more out of determination than fertile soil. And so when it came time to name our brewery and the beers we serve, there was only one option. The brewery is named for the land it hails from. The beer, for the legends that have made our Island what it is. Every sip represents our homage to a longstanding Cape Breton tradition: to make greatness in the most unexpected of places.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Propeller Brewing Company has focused on handcrafted, small-batch beer for over 25 years. Offering a full range of craft beer, craft cocktails, and soda. Visit our Gottingen Street Tasting Room to sample our wide variety of beer and enjoy our new underground retro Arcade. For soda lovers, we have our refreshing Ginger Beer and Root Beer. Propeller is currently available at NSLC stores in Nova Scotia, ANBL stores in New Brunswick, PEILCC stores on Prince Edward Island, NLC stores in Newfoundland at Propeller’s Gottingen Street Tasting Room, Quinpool Road Tasting room and store, and Windmill store, Bedford highway tasting room and store as well a some of the greatest bars, restaurants, and kitchens on the East Coast.
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Church Brewing Co produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #13 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Illuminate", which is an American Pale Ale and "Mayflower", which is a White / Wheat IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada
Many years ago, a two-headed calf came to Tatamagouche. We think it's no coincidence that he happened to show up here. After all, Tatamagouche is a place of many strange and wonderful things. It's a little town with big ideas. A town that's always looking forward while still keeping an eye on the past. This two-headed place is our home and it inspired us to make good beer for good people. Beer that just happens to be a mix of the traditional and the unexpected. We are the Tatamagouche Brewing Company. Let's raise a glass to Pure Tatamagoodness.
Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tanner & Co. Brewing is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #20 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
North Grant, Nova Scotia, Canada
Located in North Grant, Nova Scotia, Half Cocked Brewing Company was built on our family's former chicken farm! Just a short drive from the heart of Antigonish and the Sunrise Trail, we offer a large taproom and outdoor tasting space with an ever evolving beer line-up.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
North Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #14 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Malternate Reality", which is a New England IPA and "Priority Pale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rebranding from Ol’ Biddy’s Brew House after a change in ownership. It’s all about the beer, our friends & family, the people behind the pint, and the community we live in. Rebranding to Great Roads Brewing will take some time to get everything in order...follow us on the various social platforms, or sign up to our email newsletter, for more details. The name may have changed, but the same great beer will be brewed by the guy trained by the founder of Ol' Biddy's.
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
Started in 2013 in the basement of Falmouth School #9, Schoolhouse Brewery now teaches the lessons of good beer from its classroom in Downtown Windsor. Our studies focus on brewing quality beers in an environmentally responsible way, educating our community and adding to our alma mater. So get out some paper and a pencil, class is always in session at Schoolhouse Brewery.
Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lazy Bear Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #15 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Gut View Amber Ale", which is an English Pale Ale and "Lazy Lager", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Shipwright Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #5 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Cutwater Kolsch", which is a Kölsch and "Bluenose Lager", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
A small craft brewery in the historic area of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Our beers reflect our passion for brewing craft beer and the history of this Fort town where idle cannons still face the basin. Visit our taproom and have a pint at 302 St George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lunn's Mill Beer Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #22 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Purple Grain", which is an American IPA and "First Cut", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Candid Brewing is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #24 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Glory Days Session IPA", which is a Session IPA and "Party Line", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nine Locks Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #25 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Dirty Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "FRIG OFF", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Boxing Rock Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #21 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "The Vicar's Cross Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA and "Hunky Dory Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Horton Ridge Malt and Grain Co. is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #28 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Malt House Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "Rye's Up Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
We are a community brewery dedicated to serving beers that are tailored to our customers tastes. We are in the business of promoting local artists, companies and ideas.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Serpent Brewing brews Belgian inspired ales in the heart of Spryfield, NS. Like our logo, brewing with Belgian ingredients is a harnessing of natures chaotic element with years of practice.
Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
Located along the ocean on beautiful Cape Breton Island, we welcome all, with friendly smiles and open hearts. With a fierce pride for our beautiful home, we invite all walks of life to come, eat, drink and be present. When you’re on Route 19 all roads lead home, and our door is always open!
Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Roof Hound Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #31 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "The Big Stink", which is an American IPA and "Garage Band", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lightship Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #38 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Essential", which is an American IPA and "Jeezus Murphy", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Revelry Beer Co. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #39 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Armdale 8 IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tommy's Tipple Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Backstage Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and is ranked #40 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Headliner", which is an American IPA and "Daydreamer", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB). Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Newport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hill Top Hops' Brewhouse produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Hop Storm IPA", which is an English IPA and "Tidal Bore Blonde Ale", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Garrison Brewing Company produce's ordinary beer and is ranked #44 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Tall Ship", which is an English Pale Ale and "Juicy! Double IPA", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bent Nail Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #47 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Session New England IPA", which is a Session IPA and "Workhorse IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
NOVA SCOTIA LAGERS, ALES, MEADS AND CIDERS New Scotland Brewing Co is a community based microbrewery and live music venue located in heart of Downtown Dartmouth Nova Scotia, overlooking the Halifax Harbour. NSBC is dedicated to showcasing the best Nova Scotia has to offer, all while producing exceptional small batch beer, mead and cider.
Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, Canada
We're a super small nano-brewery operating out of Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia (Canada!). Trying new beer and bringing variety is our specialty since we only are brewing 60ish litres at a time! We appreciate all the feedback because that helps us make better beer! Cheers!
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Proudly brewed in Amherst, Nova Scotia, locally owned and operated brewery focusing on fresh and easy drinking. Our beers leave you wanting to relive the experience again and again. Cheers to a beer worth sharing!
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
A true Maritime original, we have been crafting our beer since 1995. With 12 taps - 11 beers and 1 cider - we have something for everyone. Join us for a pint and nosh in our cozy Irish pub and take home a growler of your favourite brew. You'll always be warmly welcomed.
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Two Islands Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #27 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Sailor's Delight Irish Red", which is an Irish Red Ale and "Parrsboro Porter", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Your Father's Moustache produce's unproven beer and is ranked #46 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Red Duster APA", which is an American Pale Ale and "Apricot Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rudder's Brew Pub produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Rudder's Red", which is an Irish Red Ale and "Blonde Rock", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Saltbox house is identified by its sloping gable roof that gives it the asymmetrical shape of a lidded wooden box used to store salt during Loyalist times. In those days, most brewing and drinking was done in the home. Some say the lower roof line jutting out from the main part of the house was an addition to allow owners to incorporate a small brew room onto their living quarters. The resurgence of craft brewing marks a renaissance of the kind of local brewing that took place before the Industrial Revolution – when making beer was a standard household chore as integral as baking bread. Incorporating the iconic Maritime architecture of the saltbox house into our logo is our nod to the notion that quality, small-batch beer brewing started in the home. At Salt Box Brewing Company, we celebrate the development of the skills and artistry required to create fresh, full-flavoured beer for consumption by the local community. Our motto: “think social, and drink local”. “Traditional craftsmanship is perhaps the most tangible manifestation of intangible cultural heritage” ~ UNESCO
Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hell Bay Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and is ranked #49 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "English Ale", which is a Bitter - Extra Special / Strong (ESB) and "Dark Cream Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Brown Ales.
Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada
Wayfarers' Ale Society produce's beer that is just OK and is ranked #47 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "One-Eyed River Hog", which is an English IPA and "Ruby Ale", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Salty Dog Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Blueberry Wheat", which is a Fruit Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Greenwich, Nova Scotia, Canada
Delta Force Brewing is an elusive small brewing team with a broad array of special skills, making small batch ales and lagers of the highest quality. The team is headquartered at a top-secret farm shed in Greenwich, Nova Scotia with distribution operations largely taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Members are granted an enormous amount of flexibility and autonomy when conducting brewing operations. Virtually all information about the team is highly classified and details about specific missions or operations generally are not available publicly. To conceal their identities, members rarely wear a uniform and usually wear civilian clothing both on and off duty. Follow them on social media for exclusive, top secret information on where and when you might be lucky enough to buy their beer!
Nova Scotia, Canada
The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #43 in Nova Scotia. They are most well known for "Terry's Best Bitter", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Terry's Irish Dry Stout", which is an Irish Dry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Dark Beers.
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
A craft beer taproom with courtyard and sidewalk seating in the heart of Bridgewater. Plenty of food options surrounding who are happy to deliver, or bring your own food in! Occasional food trucks onsite!
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