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Where are we now? Nova Scotia Craft Beer in 2019

Hosts of the 902 BrewCast reflect on the good, the bad and the delicious things happening in Nova Scotia’s craft beer industry in 2019.

W e love change, and the craft beer scene in Nova Scotia somehow manages to bring us joy while at the same time begging to be KonMaried into the sun.

By Kyle Andrus, Phil Church, and Anthony Wight Mar 14, 2019

Yes she can: inside the process of a beer can designer

Painter, graphic designer and mixed media artist Amy Corbett on the weird, wonderful world of designing beer cans for North Brewing Co.

Amy Corbett's been drinking North Brewing's beer since it was called Bridge Brewing.

By Allison Saunders Mar 14, 2019

drink local beer can design visual art graphic design North Brewing Company North Brewing Company, Dartmouth

How do you like them apples?

Nova Scotia cider makers are branching out from the sweet, juicy stuff, challenging the palates of consumers with more natural, wine-like creations.

Jay Hildybrant wants you to know that while beer and cider sit in the same category in your brain, the apple-based beverage is actually closer to wine.

By Morgan Mullin Mar 14, 2019

all , Drink this: Drunk Cherry, Sourwood Cider’s north end plan Chain Yard Urban Cidery and Unchained Kitchen Sourwood Cider

Where I Work: BeerTech’s Ken Greer

Halifax’s number one draught pick on how he started a business dedicated to pristine beer lines and technologically sound systems.

Who he is

By Haleigh Atwood Mar 14, 2019

BeerTech draught craft beer local beer Stillwell Beer Bar 2 Crows Brewing Co. Brightwood Brewery Stubborn Goat Gastropub EDNA Good Robot Brewing Co.

Drink these ASAP

Seven new bottles, cans and growler fills to seek out this weekend.

Susannah, Garrison Brewing Co. This IWD imperial pale lager is Garrison's very first all-female brewed beer is made with wild foraged sumac and sea buckthorn courtesy of East Coast Wild Foods.

By Allison Saunders Mar 14, 2019

cider beer #NSCraftBeer Lake City Cider Garrison Brewing Company and Cold Beer Store Bishop's Cellar Propeller Brewing Company Chain Yard Urban Cidery and Unchained Kitchen 2 Crows Brewing Co.

Five Nova Scotia brewery newbies

Did somebody say road-trip? Here are a handful for reasons to get out of town and crack a cold one with these up-and-coming indie beer and cider makers.

1 Maritime Express Cider Co.

By Ashley Corbett Mar 14, 2019