Piquette Benjamin Bridge This piquette (an old style of low-alcohol wine) from the creator of Nova 7 has a hint of sea salt, and is impossibly easy to drink. (7.2% alcohol by volume) Lime Lite Propeller Brewing Company What Bud Light Lime would be like if it was made by a reputable craft brewer and […]
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How to quench your thirst in a COVID-19 world
Sick of waiting in long lines wrapped around the NSLC to pick up some wobbly-pops and maybe that banana liqueur that’s always on sale? We’ve got you. From cider to craft beer to mixed drinks, Nova Scotian producers have stepped up their game to offer curbside pickup, delivery, and special deals to get you through […]
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First look at Propeller Brewing’s Quinpool Road tap room
If you’ve ever wanted to quiz your brewer on the finer points of mash and hops while downing a pint, Propeller Brewing’s new Quinpool Tap Room and Cold Beer Store has got you covered. When the new space opens—the date is TBD, but within the next two weeks—one of its highlights will be a small […]
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Canada’s ultimate beer and cider crawl, right here in Halifax
Consider: All over this country are places where you can find a cluster of brewers, and we’re not just talking about East Vancouver. Hell, Dartmouth has two such hot spots: Lake City, New Scotland, Battery Park and Brightwood downtown; and Wright Avenue’s Upstreet, Moosehead, Propeller trifecta. But we bet nowhere else in Canada has as […]
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Learning the language of beer
If your favourite beer could tell a story, what would it be? Roger Mittag, the creator of Prud’homme Beer Certification, believes that everything done in the beer industry is about storytelling. “Beer goes back many, many thousands of years, and gives us a tremendous amount of history and adds to conversation,” he says. “Beer is […]
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Sip on these beer and cider events
Tatamagouche x Team Stilly Collab Release Party Hit up Stillwell’s Barrington Street location for this stationary booze cruise featuring cellar re-releases, brand new beers, three casks and the debut of a staff collaboration brew. Mar 14-15, noon-2am, Stillwell Beer Bar, 1672 Barrington Street FemmeBrew Competition Party Knock back a pint of the winning suds at […]
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20 brews for 2020
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, these beers and ciders—which are presented in no particular order—should be available at NSLC and/or private liquor stores around Halifax until supplies run out. When in doubt or desperation, check with the individual brewery/cidery. Eight Bells The Church Brewing Co. The newest beer from Wolfville’s newest brewery is rooted in old […]
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Re-inventing the craft beer festival
Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival March 21, Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road nscraftbeerfest.ca It’s only been five years since the Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival started life as “Full House,” with just a handful of brewers. That first event, in 2015, was intended to launch the summer beer season and introduce a few new beverages […]
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Three wine myths, debunked
Myth: Red wine has more sulfites than white, which is why I get a headache when I drink red wine. Truth: Red wine generally contains less sulfur dioxide than white wine, not more. If you get headaches from red wine but not white, this is likely because you are reacting to histamine, produced by lactic […]
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A fall wine to-do list
Nova Scotia Harvest Wine Festival Inspired by harvest season, and our fruitful local wine industry, this six-week event—presented by Taste of Nova Scotia and Wines of Nova Scotia—has restaurants, wineries and tour providers working together to host experiences across the province. Since September 15, Nova Scotia Harvest Wine Festival has been toasting the various growers […]
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Six fall foods and the local wines to drink with them
Sandals season isn’t completely over (so sue me) but technically fall has arrived—it’s just about time to wear rust-coloured sweaters, eat tiny chocolate bars and avoid turning the thermostat up. As the slow-cooker meals and blended soups start to trickle their way into our minds and onto our weekly menus, we reached out to three […]
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The fantastical Nicole Raufeisen
Nicole Raufeisen, manager and sommelier at Little Oak (recently named one of Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants for the second year in a row) and The Ostrich Club, sure can sell a person on wine. Her enthusiastic, unexpected fantastical or pop-cultural descriptors can bring the mere idea of a drink to vibrant life before a drop […]