Historic Alexander Keith's Brewery to brew again

(Halifax, NS) - Alexander Keith’s Brewery in downtown Halifax that first opened in 1820 and is Nova Scotia’s best known brewery announced today it is investing $1.5 million in the historic site and will brew beer on site starting in April. The focus of the brewery will be on creating small-batch brews that will be available for sale in growlers at the brewery or 650 ml bottles and six-packs of bottles at the NSLC. The beer will also be sold in kegs to select bars and restaurants in Nova Scotia.

"The brewery will focus on experimenting with new ideas and flavours that carry on the tradition started by Mr. Keith himself almost 200 years ago in this very spot,” said Alexander Keith’s brewmaster, Steve Durand. “We are excited to bring new, small-batch Alexander Keith’s brews to beer fans that have long supported us here in Nova Scotia.”

The brewery will continue to be open to the public, offering tours where people can witness the beer being brewed and try a sample. 

Beer Review Keith's Galaxy Hop Ale

Alexander Keiths has started a series of single hop beers. This time I try Galaxy Hop Ale. This one comes in at 5.5% ABV.

Appearance - The beer is a light copper color with a thin head. 

Aroma - It has hoppy aroma with an almost sweet fruitiness.

Taste - It has a bit of sweet fruity flavor with a bit of pine taste and a nice dry finish.

Mouthfeel - It is well carbonated with a medium-light mouth feel.

Overall - This beer is pretty good and in my opinion the best of the three that are currently out.

Beer Review - Keiths Hallertauer Hop Ale

Alexander Keiths has started a series of single hop beers. This time I try Hallertauer Hop Ale. This one comes in at 5.4% ABV.

Appearance - The beer is a brownish in color with a slight head that disapates quickly. It seems ever so slightly cloudy. 

Aroma - It is more sweeter smelling than I expected with only a slight hoppiness.

Taste - I get sweetness up front and when I expected the hop dryness I got a spicy peppery finish

Mouthfeel - It is pretty well carbonated with a medium mouth feel.

Overall - I found this a very interesting beer although it really doesn't have the hop flavor I expected I enjoyed the beer. 

Beer Review - Keiths Cascade Hop Ale

Alexander Keiths has started a series of single hop beers.The first one in the series is Cascade Hop. This one comes in at 5.5% ABV.

Appearance - The beer is a golden clear color with about one finger of head.

Aroma - I get a lot of hop aroma unsurprisingly.

Taste - The is a citrusy or fruity taste and a nice dry aftertaste.


Mouthfeel - It is a medium mouth feel with a decent amount of carbonization.

Overall - I enjoyed the beer and it was a nice opportunity to highlight the cascade hop