Located Colby Village, Dartmouth, NS, Hardisty Brewing is a nano brewery that prides themselves on making great craft beer. Although they do not have a tap room or store front, you can find their cans in specialty bottle shops and farmers’ markets throughout the province.
Located in Halifax, NS, KSR Juga Winery is Nova Scotia’s first craft rice wine. Since opening in 2017, they have introduced Nova Scotians to a range of beautifully crafted organic Korean rice alcohol beverages. Their main focus is Makolli. This Korean rice wine is cloudy with a slight spritz and a creamy texture.
Located at 275 Rocky Lake Drive, Bedford, NS, Off Track Brewing Ltd. is a microbrewery that makes highly drinkable beer intended to be enjoyed again and again. They have a welcoming tap room with take-away bottles, lots of options on tap, and plenty of room to catch up with friends over quality beer.
Located at 16 Portland Street, Unit 101, Dartmouth, NS, New Scotland Brewing Co. have a laid-back, welcoming environment with live music, a patio with harbour views, and lots of their beer on tap.
Located at 35 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS, Brightwood Brewery started when founders Ian and Matt started brewing beer in a basement on Brightwood Avenue. They eventually expanded to sell commercially at the Alderney Landing Market in 2016 and eventually moved into their new brewery on Portland Street in 2018. The taproom regularly hosts musical guests and is a great hangout for the downtown Dartmouth community. Their beer lineup leans heavily on IPAs in various styles ranging from West Coast to NEIPAs, and from Hazys to Rosés, but they also have other styles such as light beer or porters. Our pick is their Made Me Blush Rose IPA as it’s a unique take on a classic style.