Alexander Keith's Brewery
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Alexander Keith’s Brewery is a historic brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Why go
- The recreated brewery portrays Alexander Keith’s original brewery in 1863.
- Sample two mugs of Alexander Keith’s India Pale Ale at the end of the tour.
Opening hours
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Monday11:30 – 20:00
Tuesday11:30 – 20:00
Wednesday11:30 – 20:00
Thursday11:30 – 20:00
Friday11:30 – 20:00
Saturday10:00 – 20:00
SundayClosed
Drinks to try
- India Pale Ale — 5% ABV and lightly hopped
- Light Ale
- Stag's Head Stout
- Premium White
- Red Amber Ale
Atmosphere
- Tour guides wear period dress, sing and dance jigs while sharing brewery history.
Shorts
History
In 2002, Halifax mayor Peter Kelly placed an invitation to visit Halifax in every beer case.
- 1817Alexander Keith emigrated from Scotland.
- 1820Brewer and politician Alexander Keith founded the brewery in Halifax.
- Early 1900sArchived recipes used high hopping and an all-malt mash without corn.
- 1928The business was sold to Oland Brewery.
- 1990sIts India Pale Ale was Nova Scotia’s most popular beer.
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- 2016Its IPA placed third in the blonde or golden ale category at the Canadian Brewing Awards.
How to get there
- On footBrewery tours: 1475 Hollis Street, Halifax.
- On footBrewery address: 1496 Lower Water St #312, Halifax.
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Where
1496 Lower Water St, Halifax
- Website
- keiths.ca/
- Phone
- +1 902-455-1474
Plan from here: Night out with friends →
Questions and answers
Can I buy souvenirs at Alexander Keith’s Brewery?
The shop sells official Alexander Keith’s merchandise.
How can I contact Alexander Keith’s Brewery?
Call +1 902-455-1474.
What opening hours are provided for the Lower Water Street location?
Monday–Friday, 11:30–20:00; Saturday, 10:00–20:00.
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