It’s hard to believe August is already upon us. Soon patio season will be over and Halifax will be nothing but icy sidewalks and parking bans (sigh). But let’s not get caught up in that just yet. Summer is still here, so let’s enjoy it while we can. To help you do that, we’ve rounded […]
Harvest Wines and Spirits
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99 bottles (and cans) on the wall
If you’re going to take one down, and pass it around, you might as well make it something brewed locally. We rounded up some (yup, there’s way more) of the most-loved locals you can take home and enjoy. Find them at their respective breweries, private liquor stores or the little ol’ NSLC. (left to right) […]
Posted inBest of Halifax
Best Liquor / Wine Store
Gold Winner Bishop’s Cellar Silver Winner Rockhead Wine + Beer Market Bronze Winner Harvest Wines Halifax has gotten the best in boutique booze shopping from waterfront wine, beer and spirits experts Bishop’s Cellar for 12 years. Over that stretch, the store has grown along with the the palates of Haligonians—2015 brought with it a snazzy […]
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The Garrison Spruce diet
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how tasty is your craft brew. Bow down, other seasonal flavours, Garrison Brewing’s famed Spruce Beer is back. Made with actual fir and spruce (from Meander River Farms), blackstrap molasses and dates it’s a rich ale, perfect for holiday indulgence, and the tradition behind this strong and malty ale […]
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Best Liquor / Wine Store
Gold Winner Bishop’s Cellar Silver Winner Premier Wine & Spirits Bronze Winner Harvest Wines and Spirits The staff at Bishop’s Cellar is one of the many reasons this local and diverse establishment keeps going gold for Best Liquor Store. Offering their extensive wine knowledge and expertise on all products, the Cellar’s staff make it a […]
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Cheers to your beers, Garrison
It’s been 15 years of great beers at Garrison. And to celebrate that, the Halifax brewery has added yet another rich brew to its resume. Today the 15th Anniversary Malt, Vanilla & Cocoa makes its way into the brewery and onto many a weekend shopping list. The perfect warming beer for the winter season, the […]
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VinArt moves, changes name to Harvest Wines and Spirits
Clayton Park wine, beer and spirits store now can be found on Bedford Highway It’s now called Harvest Wines and Spirits (757 Bedford Highway, 443-7897). It’s right next to Clearwater seafood, so maybe you’ll want to pick up some wine with that lobster dinner you had planned?