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Dartmouth

6 Breweries

Halifax

15 Breweries

Nova Scotia Craft Breweries List

There are currently 59 breweries listed in Nova Scotia.

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Recently-Added Nova Scotia Craft Beers

Did you know there are over 400 different craft beers in Nova Scotia?

Recently-Added Nova Scotia Craft Beers

Nine Locks Brewing Company

Trail Duster

 Seasonal American Pale Ale (APA)
Nine Locks Brewing Company

Campfire Collection Smokeshow Rauchbier

 Seasonal Rauchbier
Nine Locks Brewing Company

Wiener Logger

 Seasonal Vienna Lager
Nine Locks Brewing Company

Get The Hell Out Stout

 Oatmeal Stout
Nine Locks Brewing Company

The IPA

 American IPA
Nine Locks Brewing Company

Sober Monk

 Seasonal Belgian Pale Ale
Nine Locks Brewing Company

Dirty Blonde Light

 Seasonal American Blonde Ale
Spindrift Brewing Company

Toller Lite

 Light Lager
Annapolis Brewing Company

Blockhouse Blonde Ale

 American Blonde Ale
Heritage Brewing Co.

Wheat Kings Pineapple Wheat

 American Pale Wheat Ale
Annapolis Brewing Company

Duck Slayer

 American Amber / Red Lager
Heritage Brewing Co.

Rusty Truck

 American Amber / Red Ale
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Popular Beer Styles in Nova Scotia

There are currently 65 different beer styles made by Nova Scotia breweries.

Select your favourite to view the list of beers by that category produced in Nova Scotia.

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Beers News From or Mentioning Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia Beer Guide – Find the Best NS Breweries

The Nova Scotia Beer Guide is your resource for a list of all NS breweries and beers. Find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Canadian Brewing Awards 2018: BC Breweries Brew Up Award Winners in Halifax

The 16th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on May 26, 2018 and as we all already know, BC brew doesn’t disappoint. British Columbia beer once came up big, with 52 awards including another win for Brewery of the Year!
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Uncle Leo’s Brewery Prepares for a Newcomer

Once they receive their canning machine from Calgary, Uncle Leo’s Brewery in Nova Scotia plans to increase production and grow the company.
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Dartmouth Beer Guide – Find the Best Craft Breweries in NS

The Dartmouth Beer Guide is your resource for a list of Dartmouth breweries and beers. Find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Halifax Beer Guide – Find the Best Craft Breweries in YHZ

The Halifax Beer Guide is your resource for a list of Halifax breweries and beers. Find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Top 10 Seasonal Canadian Beers to Drink This Fall

From Canada’s East Coast to West Coast, we’ve compiled these 10 Great Canadian Fall beers to help you celebrate Autumn and warm up to Winter. No, it’s not just about pumpkins… although we did include a few Pumpkin ales to try!
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10 IPAs To Drink on National India Pale Ale Day

IPA, a.k.a. India Pale Ale, is one of the most popular beer styles in the craft beer industry. If you’re a die-hard hop head, then you are going to love these IPAs for National India Pale Ale Day!
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13 Canadian Beers to Drink on Canada Day

If you weren’t paying attention in history class or you miss the influx of parades every year, Canada Day falls on July 1. Grab your red and white attire and celebrate your Canadian heritage with friends and family with these amazing Canadian beers.
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2018 Fall Beer Releases of Eastern Canada

Here is a list of beers being released in Eastern Canada in the months of September and October. This list consists of brand new 2018 autumn beers, seasonal beers that come out every year, and limited time only beers! Head over to your local liquor store, brewery, or beer market to try these new (and old) Canadian fall beers.
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2018 Canadian Fall Beer Releases: A Guide and Directory

From East to West, North to South, we’ve compiled these lists of all the beers (and beer variety packs) released in each province in the months of September and October. Here’s to Canadian Craft Beer! #DrinkLocal
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Did This Brewery Go Too Far With Their Beer Label?

Tusket Falls Brewing has caused quite a stir
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10 Craft Beer Weeks Around the World That You Should Hit Up this Summer

From Calgary to Chicago, there’s likely a Craft Beer Week near you…

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Nova Scotia Beer Guide – Find the Best NS Breweries

The Nova Scotia Beer Guide is your resource for a list of all NS breweries and beers. Find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Whether you’re looking to check out some craft breweries in Nova Scotia or you’re looking for a specific NS beer, the Nova Scotia Beer Directory will help you find the nearest brewery in NS serving your favourite beer styles on tap and where to buy craft beer in Nova Scotia.

 

Find the Best Breweries in Nova Scotia, Canada – Tap into the NS Craft Beer Scene:

The Nova Scotia Beer Directory was created for beer lovers by beer Lovers. The goal of this guide is to help beer drinkers find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Nova Scotia.

Whether you’re just visiting Nova Scotia or you’re a local – this beer guide is here to help you discover new beers and where to buy craft beer in Nova Scotia.

Using the Nova Scotia Beer Directory, You Can Find:
  • A Map/List of Nova Scotia Craft Breweries
  • Local Pubs, Taprooms, Restaurants Serving Craft Beer in NS
  • Where to find craft beer on tap in Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Where to buy craft beer in Nova Scotia

 

Find Craft Beer in Nova Scotia – How to Use the NS Beer Guide

 

Nova Scotia Brewery List

Using the NS Craft Beer Guide to find local beers is easy. Visit the Beer Guides page on JustBeer, then select “Nova Scotia” to view a list of Nova Scotia craft breweries or the Nova Scotia craft brewery map.

 

Nova Scotia Craft Brewery Map

Want to make your own personalized Nova Scotia brewery tour? Well, let us be your travel guide! Use the NS Beer Guide to see a map of breweries in Nova Scotia and create your own beer tasting and brewery tour!

 

About Nova Scotia Beer – Facts About the Nova Scotia Beer Industry

Nova Scotia has a huge craft beer scene with multiple craft breweries operating in the province.

  • In 2018, 85.7% of the beer sales in Nova Scotia were domestic. (Nova Scotians love to #DrinkLocal!)
  • As of 2018, Nova Scotia has the third-highest number of breweries in Canada.

If you’re looking for a craft brewery in Nova Scotia, the JustBeer NS Brewery Guide is the #1 resource for finding the best Nova Scotia craft beer.