Do you remember when “lite” beer was trendy? Actually, as someone who ignored that trend, I totally don’t. But I am keen on some of the current beer fads. What’s hot changes when you talk to a mainstream beer drinker versus a craft beer fanatic. The big breweries have been pushing “white” beers and fruit-flavoured […]
Garrison Brewing Company and Cold Beer Store
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Go Local: Halifax Waterfront
But really, even on a day sans monarchy, the waterfront is a genuine pleasure for visitors and locals. With plenty to eat, see and browse, a few hours down by the water can just fly by. Boutique Joliette 1870 Hollis Street, 405-4057 After almost a year near the corner of Hollis and Duke, proprietor Alexis […]
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Holiday parties: Drinking on the company’s bill
Trying to find the right place to drink too many rum and eggnogs and sloppily make-out with that guy from accounting? Whether you have a small crew or a full staff, consider these places for your next drunken rendition of “Frosty the Snowman.” –Kyle Wells Victory Arms Pub This Lord Nelson Hotel bar can hold […]
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How to live for free all summer
It’s summertime and the spending’s easy. The temptations of big-name concerts, eating out, weekend getaways and cooling off with an ice cold beer—or more likely, beers—on a patio, are even harder to resist when the sunshiny weather has got you giddy. When you haven’t got much to work with, you’ve got to decide what’s worth […]
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Local brewers battle for best bitter
There were cheers and hugs all around when Halifax brew fanatic Brian Harvey won the city’s first-ever Ultimate Brew-Off, sponsored by Garrison Brewery and the Noble Grape last Thursday night. Harvey accepted the award for a beer he co-brewed with friends Justin Lockhart and Steve Trickett. “We never really expected to win the competition. We […]
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Garrison shake-up
Brewer Greg Nash leaves Garrison after differences with president Brian Titus
