What a GREAT find! Not sure if many tourists can find this place, 1 mile out of the way; but worth the visit in my opinion. Quality/Quantity - ESB, closest they had to a red and it fulfilled my needs. Atmosphere - Cool decor and art. See pictures. There is also an arcade here, but it was closed when we arrived. Indoor/outdoor spaces. Dog friendly. Full service or a to-go area. Open 7 days a week from noon until 8pm, 10pm, or midnight. See picture. Yelp's and their website's hours differ slightly. Service - 6 stars. Sorry, I forgot his name, as it has been almost 3 months since I visited. Yes, I am very behind on my Yelps due to my extensive travels. He was so patient, a GREAT ambassador of the brand. Sampled a few beers for me, etc. He even offered and brought out a blanket for my wife when he noticed she was cold and I prefer to sit outside rather than inside. Thank you again! Price - Reasonable price + generous tip, especially since we are out of the tourist areas. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 1997 with our 4+ locations and since 2013 with this location. I am so glad that John's (the founder) first beer was the ESB which was the one I got. read more

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We popped in to get out of the rain and try a local beer ... very friendly atmosphere, excellent staff and good beer/cider

We were here years ago ... even pushed a stroller with our youngest up those gigantic hills ... to get here from the cruise port. So glad we came back again ... sans kiddos (who are now in their 20's)!! Great selection of beers (including dome awesome IPAs) and even friendlier beer staff. We ended up getting a nice flight along with some swag to go (bag, mug, stickers). Also, don't miss the (secret) arcade bar in the basement along with (beautiful) outdoor deck. Looking forward to being back when we return next year ... minus the hills (maybe with an Uber)! read more

Propeller Brewing Company - Tap List - Breweries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Right on the Halifax Harbour. View nice. Food way over priced. Lobster roll $33 and not great. You can find better places to eat a couple streets away from the Harbour. Seafood chowder pretty good. Gouges the tourist! read more

Great beers (especially the Passion Fruit Sour) to go with a couple craft sodas. Highly recommend to those in the Halifax area!

Good beer, nice atmosphere, cool staff. Stopped by for a flight and was happy about my choice. Decent selection of beers and a cute propeller the flights are served in. If you get three flights, it makes a whole prop. Pretty cool. read more

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Delightful taproom, with a lovely host/bartender. Beers are clearly listed on the wall, with an option to order a flight of four beer tasters for the same price as a regular serving of a single beer. Space is roomy, calm and not overly loud. Large pretzels are available for purchase. Growler room is up front for to-go purchases. read more

Solid brew choices, awesome tastes! Propeller was maybe the best brewery we visited in Halifax. The atmosphere in the tap room is relaxed and the guys behind the counter will take care of your choices timely! One can also buy cans for home in the front section of the brewery, so we did as we fell in love with some of the beers. My favorites: Galaxy and Peachberry Sour! A lot of excellent choices for for IPA lovers too! Must try for beer lovers! read more

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Propeller Brewing has a nice little dog-friendly taproom where you can try their wide variety of beer. Located just down the road from a number of good restaurants (EDNA, the Foggy Goggle, etc) this makes for a nice pre or post dinner stop. Propeller is one of the three breweries I would definitely recommend trying, along with Unfiltered and Good Robot. I particularly liked their Stone Fruit Ale, Dark Berry Sour, and IPAs. read more

Propeller Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Stout on Nitro. Enough said. Come drink nitro stout. So they will do more. Follow me for more awkward random reviews read more

I'll just start out by saying we searched this place out and it did not disappoint. We are craft beer drinkers from America and enjoy trying new locations and their beers. My husband enjoy everlasting of their IPA's and I their seasonal and lighter beers. When I'm Halifax you should consider stopping in. Oh did I say the ambience and staff are amazing too!' read more

I'm only reviewing on the venue/storefront itself. I don't drink so can't review their beer (although I do love their root beer). I went to an event for my friends business. It's a really nice space. I love the windows done with glass bottles and the bar with the gorgeous propeller. It's really lovely! The gentleman working was also really nice and friendly as well. read more

Propeller Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

When I walked into Propeller, I was not a beer person. Now I can say I am a Prosecco AND beer person. I also got to visit with the Aaron Emery, the Marketing Director and was inspired by his passion for brewing & beer. He walked me through a flight and had me believing! Because I'm not a beer person (or reformed) I don't remember everything but I DO know I really liked the "ESB" ("Extra Special Brew" or "English Style Batch") - it copper colored, Smooth and Full bodied! Another reason I dig Propellor: they collaborate with one of my other Halifax favorites, Halifax Distilling - their ginger beer is used in the Halifax Distilling Stormy Weather drink. The place has an old school feel with an updated & clean interior. Great spot to pop in for a tasting or a beer with friends. read more

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One of the first few brave souls in Halifax to venture into the world of craft brewing, Propeller is the one that got me started on good beer, and I have a lots of fond memories. Their brewery tours were always a blast, you could go downstairs to see the production facilities (now moved to Dartmouth I believe), or just chill upstairs the whole time and get your drink on. I've always found the staff to be friendly, helpful, and impressively tolerant and sometimes encouraging of less than mature behaviour. There's lots of options to choose from, and lately I've been a big fan of their rye IPA. Bonus points for having a refundable deposit on their growlers. There's no reason not to for bottles that aren't damaged (*glares at certain other local beer dispensaries*). read more

I think this was stop 3 or 4 on our Halifax beer tour (things were getting a bit hazy by this point). The tap room was pretty full on a Saturday night with a private party but service at the bar was still decent despite the party's host loudly pointing us out as not part of their group (not Propeller's fault at all). I was impressed with the large selection and went with a pint of their Stone Fruit - fruity, light, easy drinking. Definitely would have lingered a bit longer for another pint if we didn't feel like we crashed a party. read more

Came here with the intent of getting some tasters. We were sorely disappointed to find out they do not have a testing room. As a San Diego native, where virtually all microbreweries let you sample their beer at the brewery, I was bummed to find out that Propeller will only give you tasters if you schedule a tour with a large group in advance (10 or more people?). The only brewery in Halifax that we found with a walk-in-off-the-street tasting room is Garrison Brewing (which we really enjoyed). read more

This was my first time in the Propeller Brewing Company. There were a few people here and some were getting samples of the beer before buying, which I think was great. We however were not there to buy Beer, I know why go there. We were there to buy some of their pop. We thought for some crazy reason, that because they allowed samples of beer, we could get a sample of one flavor of the pop , the orange. They carry four flavours of pop, we knew we wanted the root beer, but we had not tried the orange or the other kinds. When we asked the girl behind the counter if we could have a sample of the orange, she popped a head like we were crazy, and point blank said no. That was it and just stood behind the counter. My gosh you think we were asking for the recipe or something. She definitely needs a few pointers on customer service and would it hurt to crack a smile. We ended up buying only one orange to try and the rest root beer. read more

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The little brewery that could. High quality, heavenly beer that packs a flavor punch. They never disappoint, but this year they really outdid themselves. As always, the pumpkin ale was sublime. The Nocturne Ale, however, is out of this world. One tip- If you're running in to pick up a few pints, don't park in the Staples parking lot...the security guard will have a word with you. That being said, it's worth the tongue lashing once you return to your car. read more

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This place has a weird ambiance going on. The walls are very instagrammable and hip, but the furniture sort of seemed like it had been taken from a bodega or someone's basement. Really, it just makes it feel more...authentic. I came in to hang out and read like the antisocial weirdo I am. But the bartender was so friendly and enthusiastic it won me over. We ended up chatting quite a bit and it was a lovely time. I tried most of the beers and was really impressed. Halifax has something good going on. From that I know the bar (not the brew shop) is a new thing, so if you're looking for a chill space (or a place to host an event) this is an excellent spot. read more

The Prop Shop is an amazing little place and a perfect stop off on a weekend (or weekday for that matter) downtown walk about. A type of beer for literally everyone! Not only can you pick up bottles of all things Propeller but also Growlers! Growlers are the 2L jugs of Propeller that you've likely seen people trundling around with. Growlers cost $9 for your initial deposit (money you can get back as long as you don't break your growler) and only cost $9 to replenish. That's right folks: $9 for 2L of beer. Don't find prices like that everyday especially not for non-swill like micro brews. (sorry molson) The Russian Imperial Stout is the only beer that costs a tad more at $11/refill. I strongly encourage you to stop off at the Prop Shop and try one of the numerous delicious brands, or pick up a few and head on up for a sit on the citadel. Type of Propeller to be found at the shop: Honey Wheat Ale, Pale Ale, London Style Porter, Honey Wheat Ale, IPA, Extra Special Bitter, Pumpkin Ale, Bohemian Style Pilsener, Hefeweizen, Pale Ale and the Revolution. Sodas can be found in the following types as well: Vanilla Cream Soda, Orange Soda, Ginger Beer and Root Beer. Many of the beers also taste amazing with a top off of soda as well: Bitter with a splash of root beer is a particular favorite of mine. read more

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I like beer. I like their beer. I visit this shop ever couple of weeks for a refill of the growlers. Always have plenty on tap and the do beer mixes which I quite enjoy! If there is any lacklustre comment to be made, it's that service is uneven. Sometimes I go in there and the staff is helpful, giving advice. Other times, it is perfunctory. Get me in, get me out. But maybe that's the way for most shops. If you like delicious beer, here's a spot for you. read more

I'm not a beer drinker, but maybe some day I will be. I find a hard time distinguishing the flavors and subtle differences between brews. So you'll have to take everyone else's word that Propeller's beer is some of the best. I love Propeller for their non-alcoholic selections. They have some of the best flavored pops around. I like to think of the Crush brand pop as MacDonald's, while Propeller is a delicious local gastropub with a talented chef. They have three sodas right now (and hopefully more in the future), vanilla cream soda, root beer, and ginger beer. All three are deliciously amazing. At the start of every summer we pick up a huge case of mixed soda to slowly drink while at the beach or BBQ'ing. The Root Beer is nice and strong but not too overpowering. The cream soda is one of my favorites of any brand. Ginger beer is a family favorite, as Propeller is the only local seller of this flavor that I'm aware of. It has a nice bite to the taste, and I love how it maintains the ginger smell. It'd be nice to see a orange or even lime pop from them. I consider myself some sort of soda expert, having tried all the brands the grocery and candy stores have to offer. Propeller is definitely up there in terms of quality and taste. read more

100th Review! And it goes to Propeller Brewery! Don't let the quiet snake lurking in the grass small microbrewery fool you. They pack a huge punch. First of all, they do have a decent selection of beers. Anything from IPA, to Bitter, to Season things like heffewiesen and pumpkin. They do offer tasters if you want to wet your palette a bit, but I find that they often run out of varieties or do not have samples of this or that on tap. One of the coolest things about this place is the "tours" that they hold every wednesday from 6:30-8:00. Now I really use the term "tour" very loosely. Basically you go into the side room (which is a bar essentially) and you drink. That is all... oh, and if you want to follow a guy down to see some kettles and brewing stuff you can too. How many beers can you "tour" in 1.5 hours? Another thing that is my absolute favorite about propeller brewery is their sodas; specifically their ginger beer. Propeller ginger beer is BY FAR the best ginger beer I'VE EVER HAD!!! I swear every time I go over there I try and bring back a case. I've even asked the brewery to ship me some (apparently they don't do that =/). If you like ginger beer, definitely try it. It's got enough bite which I like and it's not overly sweet like some of the other competitors. I've recently found out they changed their bottles to clear ones. I guess cops didn't like me walking around and driving whilst sipping my ginger beer which is in a generic brown glass bottle. Now coming from Toronto, here's something that was kinda new to me. They have these containers there called "growlers" and they cost you about 15 dollars or so and have 2 Litres of magic liquid in them. Once you finish one, you can bring it back and have it re-filled for 8-9 dollars (it's 8 dollars on wednesday! SCORE!). read more

When there are only 5 tables you should have pre-registration for the trivia events. We were very excited for Simpsons trivia and super disappointed when it was packed. Very disorganized. Boo-urns on you. read more

I hate slash love when I write reviews that make me eat my words. You see, I'm not a beer guy. If it's cold, void of any remarkable flavour, and preferably served by the pitcher, I like it. If it's brewed to impress beer-geeks, I will be no part of it. I save that sort of alcohol fandom for cocktails. As a result, I always thought of Propeller as a microbrewery for people who love microbrews, who are able to appreciate 'hoppiness' in a sense that doesn't relate to cute bunnies, and who scoff at the mainstream cold one. Thus, not for me. Still, I needed a hefty order of beer for a party, intended to turn it into a morning beer cocktail, and figured Propeller would be a good place to start. After a funny look from a staff member at the mention of 'beermosa,' and a couple of tastings to find something that would work, she pointed me in the direction of their Hefeweisen and I was sold. The crisp, white beer was drinkable on its own for this beer-n00b, and went perfectly with my plans - mixed it half and half with orange juice and you've got yourself a great morning. The six-packs were also stupid cheap, or maybe that's just what beer costs...but either way, $13 per six-pack seems damn good to me. I still feel like this is a place for those more advanced on the beer appreciation scale and I'd say that's how it should be. Eventually I'll feel able to walk these walls with my head held high, but until then...another round of beermosas! read more

Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer, Beer! What could possibly go wrong here! They sell beer, some of the best beer going, and the best beer brewed in HRM! Beer accessories, glasses, shirts, that kind of thing. I love that they deal in growlers as well! my way to drink! in abundance! Now they also sell the best sodas going, as in Root Beer, Vanilla Cream Soda, Ginger Beer. All so good, all so great! I am kind of happy i don't live closer to here! But I kind of wish i did! read more

Beer is not my preference, but from time to time I will invest in a few proper brewskies. Alongside this blue moon of a time, is the Propeller Brewery. Its the Brewery Tour! For whatever reason, I've ended up joining this charade more than twice, less than 4 times. Its about $16 for 2 hours of all you can drink Propellor Beer. Whether its worth it or not depends on your love for Propellor and your ability to consume. I admit, I barely finished two, so it wasn't exactly worth the coin. I just can't get the whole timed-out drinking thing down. But it was an enjoyable time for sure. Staff was friendly and accommodating, providing the full blown Propellor selection. Guests had the option to take a downstairs tour of the brewery; however, the tour wasn't much more than walking downstairs, looking around and smelling like hampster cage shavings.... This is a fun idea for a larger group of friends who love beer. The room holds a long table thats perfect for conversation. Tv and music are optional via satellite services. I'd suggest this for a nice switch up to the regular night out for the beer friendly. read more

I've never wanted to live so closely to something in my entire life. Growler growler growler. You my friend need to be instituted in every city. The deal outlined by Courtney M holds true. If you're planning on staying with friends in the city for a week or so (as yours truly did) take the time to invest in one for the week. You'll be glad you did. The beer on tap at the brewery changes seasonally (what up pumpkin ale?) but my favourite standbys were the IPA and bitter. Deeeelicious. They also appeared to have brewery tours and tastings. Didn't get a chance to embark, but would definitely check it out in the future. read more

Atrocious customer service. I tried to call three times and the man on the other end of the phone hung up on me seconds before I could even get a few words out. I just wanted to buy a keg for the weekend, and the a-hole wouldn't even let me get passed hello. Love the beer, but definitely won't be getting it anytime soon if that's how they treat their potential customers. TO YOU, guy who was working December 5th at 3:50 pm, you're the worst, and I hope you step on lego in the near future. read more

A sunny Sunday afternoon beer, you ask? Yes - you can indeed pick up a cold one from this local brewery. Late night and in need of some hops, are we? For certain you can swing by here and choose from an inspired selection. The Prop Shop is the place you thank your lucky stars for when you find yourself sans drinks and in need. It's a great neighborhood resource, dishing out fantastic locally concocted beers. My favorite, the Pilsner, which for some reason isn't easy to find in the city, is pretty much always in stock here. Plus you can find any seasonal brews that Propeller has come up with at this handy north-end/centrally located store. If you're feeling saucy and brave, you can book a brewery tour, which pretty much equals unlimited beer (or soda for the non-beer drinkers) for you and your closest bazillion friends. It's cheap and can be a sloppy and entertaining time. If you're looking for Propeller paraphernalia, perhaps for a beer aficionado in your life, the Prop Shop sells tees and mugs and the like. This is a great shop, with a fab store front to boot. Head on in and pick yourself a fresh cold one (or two) depending on what kind of time you're in the market for. read more

Growler! Didn't realize how much beer I like to drink till I got these babies!! Love how I just walk in and get a jug of beer for 9 bucks! Employees are great and love sampling before I buy! read more

What can I say about Propeller brewery that nobody else has said yet? How about the staff made the experience for me, they were very informative and provided my g/f and I with samples of all kinds. The enthusiasm they had was great and I will miss visiting here, I'm coming back to Halifax next year and hopefully the porter beer is still around. Laying in bed naked with a growler under my arm were some of the best memories. read more

Came here to try some beers and pick up a growler. The staff was super friendly and explained to us that, due to liquor license laws, they were only allowed to serve pints on Wednesday nights. Regardless, we had some small tasters and decided on a growler of the English Mild, although all of their beers were good. They also do tours here, but I think they are for pre-arranged groups of 10 or more except for Wednesdays. I enjoyed it here, and if you like good beer it's worth a visit. read more

Best. Beer. Ever. After living away from Halifax for a year, the best part about returning was being able to get Propeller Beer! Your best bet is to invest in a growler ($9).... This is a bottle that you keep and refill for the same price. It is the equivalent of about 6 beer, and it is poured right out of the tap- so fresh and delicious. The brewery tours offered at Propeller are fun, cheap and informative. read more

Great beer, fantastic service, awesome selection, AND cold beer to go. To top it all off they are locally owned and operated. This is really the little beer company that could... and did. Great job folks, love your seasonal (pumpkin ale) and event sponsored selections as well (i.e. Nocturne beer promo). read more

Love all of their beers but its a tossup between the IPA and Porter as to which is the best. I like that they don't go in for that 'flavoured beer' crap like some other local craft brewers (exception being the pumpkin beer, I guess). If you are unsure about a beer they are happy to pour a small taster glass for you to try it before you buy. read more

The Propeller Bitter is one of my favourite beers, WORLDWIDE, especially in the winter. Grab some friends and book a tour - $10 a head, all you can drink! Only query - why is the beer on location the same price, if not more, than it is at the NSLC? Shouldn't it be cheaper? read more

The very friendly and helpful staff at the Propeller Brewery made this a delicious experience. The girls were very knowledgeable about their product and were will share all the info with us. All the beers were tasty and enjoyable. The brewery was very clean and well kept. You don't have to take a tour in order to sample so just walk on in.. there's no wait time. A few brew stand outs included: IPA, London Style Porter and Honey Wheat Ale The staff also has lots of info on the area bars and dining scene. Just ask and they will be willing to share. Tip: It right down the road from the Citadel so it worth the stop over after visiting the fort. read more

While there are only a handful of Propeller beers I enjoy, this brewery is an awesome place to hang out and have a few. Super nice staff, very relaxed environment. They have a lot of cool tshirts and are dog friendly as well! read more

My favorite brewery in town, so glad they have a sweet store front (known as the Prop Shop) to buy from. Get your beer in the 1.89 L "growlers" to both cut down on your waste and make your beer budget go farther. You can refill them on a return visit with any beer on tap, and on Wednesdays refills are $1 off. Aside from the beer, I also just love being in the store. There's usually good music playing, the staff are always friendly and relaxed and the place is beautiful; one wall is made entirely of clear glass bottles. Visit the store anytime it's open to sample the beers that are on tap and pick up some of your favorite. read more

Propeller Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia