Pints & Plates
PINTS & PLATES: Schoolhouse Chequers Porter, Bacon, Jalapeno Burgers
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Located at 40 Water St, Windsor, NS, Schoolhouse Brewery had humble beginnings, becoming the smallest commercial brewery in Nova Scotia when they first opened in their 1860 schoolhouse. The brewery and production have since expanded and can now be found in their current location in downtown Windsor. In addition to getting its start in an actual schoolhouse, Cameron, one of its owners, also has his education degree and has taught for years. Schoolhouse Brewery has a school themed beer line that links back to its roots. Early Dismissal Kolsch is a crisp example of the style that is very enjoyable. PINTS & PLATES: Church Saltwater Joys Butter Poached Shrimp Rolls
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Located at 329 Main St, Wolfville, NS, The Church Brewing Co specializes in European style brews that are elegant and well made. The brewery itself is in a fully restored church that was originally built prior to 1840. The attention to detail in both the building restoration and the beers themselves is spectacular. In addition to a brewery, the newly renovated church has an onsite restaurant that offers up-scale pub fare which pairs perfectly with their beer. It is a beautiful space, and the beers they produce are worthy of such. They have a line of core brands but also release specialty brews. Married to the Sea, a Church Brewing German porter, is particularly delicious.
PINTS & PLATES: 24 Hour Brined and Smoked Lunn’s Mill Pub Ale Turkey
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Located at 515 Carleton Rd, Lawrencetown, NS, Lunn’s Mill Beer Co. has been in operation since 2017. In addition to a variety of great beer, there is also an in-house kitchen for tasty bites with lots of vegetarian options. The tap room plays host to karaoke, crib tournaments, musical entertainment, and is an ideal meeting place for friends and family. The beer itself ranges from traditional English pub ales to Belgian ales to West Coast IPA’s. It is a perfect stopping point for anyone travelling to that part of the province and may just be worth making a special trip. Our pick is their Patio Saison that just happens to be perfect consumed on any patio.
PINTS & PLATES: Sober Island Lil Skipper Baked Oysters
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Located at 22462 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Sheet Harbour, NS, Sober Island Brewing Company has great water views, an outdoor beer garden, trivia nights, and a cool retro pinball machine. As one of the only Eastern Shore breweries, Sober Island brews a wide range of delicious beer. Beth’s Black Oyster Stout uses whole oysters in the brewing process from nearby Pristine Bay, and one can really taste the quality of the beer. Each of their cans are filled by hand, and their approach to brewing, using a no-shortcut, local ingredients, old-school way, is evident in the beer they create. We are big fans of their newly released Lil Skipper light beer for a summer treat or their Beth’s Black Oyster Stout.
PINTS & PLATES: The Harbour Brewing Co Ginger Pale Ale Beef
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Located at 7955 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, The Harbour Brewing Company is one of the smallest craft breweries in the province at 800 sq/ft. Nestled in the heart of Musquodoboit, this true microbrewery is close to beaches, trails, and has both taps and a patio on site. Despite its size, The Harbour Brewing Company produces a surprisingly large selection from which to choose, ranging from the approachable Ginger Pale Ale to a robust Black IPA. There is something to meet everyone’s taste preference. It is a welcoming space that helps the locals keep well stocked with freshly made beer. Our pick is their Ginger Pale Ale because it’s crushable with lots of flavour to enjoy.