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May 2nd, 2013

 

One Hit Wonder – IMPERIAL RED ALE

Propeller Brewing Company is continuing the One Hit Wonder - Limited Release Series with a West Coast classic Propeller Imperial Red Ale- Available May 3rd.

 

Propeller Brewing Company is proud to offer this limited release Imperial Red Ale.  A classic West Coast - style imperial red ale brewed with the finest crystal and chocolate malts and premium Pacific Northwest hops. The colour is dark amber with red highlights and the aroma has a spicy hop presence with moderate malt accents. The taste is smooth and malty with sweet toffee and toasted nut flavour, balanced with an ample citrus and pine hop finish that includes hints of sweet caramel.

 

IBU's - 75

ABV.  - 8.1%

SRM - 19

 

About the One Hit Wonder Limited Release Series: Each month Propeller Brewing Company will release a unique one off brew. One Hit Wonder’s are only available in the popular Growler format at the Propeller retail store known locally as “The Prop Shop”, 2015 Gottingen St. Halifax Nova Scotia. The brewery will continue this limited release series until the busy summer season begins.

 

 

March 15, 2013

 

Hopheads Rejoice

 

Propeller Brewing Company, Nova Scotia’s largest independently owned and operated brewery, is releasing one of its most popular seasonal brews and at the same time reintroducing the One Hit Wonder Series. The brewery has announced the release of Propeller Double IPA and Propeller Darkside Black IPA.

Propeller Double IPA is a full bodied, American style Double India Pale Ale that is brewed with premium Pacific Northwest hops and a rich blend of 2-row Pale and Crystal malts. Following fermentation it has been heavily dry hopped giving this bold brew its big west coast nose. Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavour from start to finish that is balanced by sweet malt flavours. At 8.2% alcohol by volume and 85 IBUs, Propeller Double IPA is not for everyone… It is a TRUE hop bomb, for TRUE hopheads.

Darkside Black IPA (an American Style Black Ale), features the hop-forward profile of an IPA with a dark color and subtle roasted notes. A burst of fresh, citrus notes from Cascade and Centennial hops balance the hints of chocolate and roasted malts. Weighing in at 7% alcohol by volume and 70 IBU’s this brew displays a pleasantly dry finish.
With Propeller’s expansion into a new larger facility the brewery will have ability to produce more one-time release and specialty brews at the Gottingen Street location where its original brewhouse will remain in operation.

Both Propeller Double IPA and Darkside Black IPA are available at the Propeller Shop and Double IPA will be released in 500ml single serve bottles to at select NSLC Locations and private retailers in Halifax.

 

January 10, 2013

 

Expansion Brewing for Propeller

Propeller Brewing Company Announces Expansion into Larger Facility

Halifax NS - There are exciting things brewing for the province’s largest craft brewer. Propeller Brewing Company will be making a big move this year, but they will not be going too far. It was announced on Tuesday that the local craft brewery is expanding its operations across Halifax Harbour.

The brewery, launched in 1997 by John Allen, has outgrown its Gottingen Street location after six consecutive years of double-digit growth. This expansion is necessary both to keep up with current demand and to provide capacity for projected long-term growth.

Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2013, the new brewery located at 617 Windmill Rd. Dartmouth Nova Scotia will feature an expanded production facility for bottles and draft beer, as well as a second retail store to better serve the craft beer consumer. The expansion, including a new 30 barrel brew-house and two 120 barrel fermentation vessels will enable the brewery to increase from its current 8200 hectolitre annual production to 12,000 hectolitres in the coming years.

Propeller Brewing Company currently employs 22 full and part time staff working out of its facility on Gottingen St. Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company expects to hire five to 10 more employees when the new facility is completed.

The current location at 2015 Gottingen St will stay open with its retail store and will still serve as a functioning brewery focusing on one-off and special release brews.

 

 

November 21, 2012

The Russian is Coming… To Ontario

Propeller Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of the brewery’s Revolution Russian Imperial Stout as part of the LCBO’s 2012 Winter Craft Seasonal Release. Revolution was released at Nova Scotia’s largest craft brewery this week and will make its way to LCBO shelves early next week.

Propeller brews this unique ale true to its traditional roots; in the 18th century the English sent their brews via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars. To reduce the risk of spoilage Russian Imperial Stout was brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The result… A dark, strong and bracing brew.  Propeller's version weighs in at eight percent alcohol by volume and boasts a deep, opaque black colour. It has tremendous body and mouth feel, with intense hop bitterness, roasted malt and dark fruit notes.
 
Propeller Brewing Company has brewed and bottled this robust ale each year since 2006. In addition to the LCBO and Province-wide availability in Nova Scotia, this year’s Revolution will find its way to British Columbia private retailers.

 

 

 

 

 

September 27, 2012

 

Beer for Art

 

Nova Scotia's craft brewery Propeller Brewing Company is releasing a special brew in celebration of Nocturne: Art at Night

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6 p.m.-midnight. The 2012 event will take place on Saturday October 13. The completely free, fifth annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax. Nocturne, designed and planned by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Halifax in a whole new light.

The beer is a Munich Style Dark Lager inspired by Nocturne: Art at Night, and will be produced in limited quantities, so we’re pretty sure it’ll go fast! $1.50 from each beer sold will go to support Nocturne! You’ll be able to purchase the beer at Propeller’s Prop Shoppe on Gottingen Street, and in a couple of other select locations to be confirmed and announced soon.

 

September 25, 2012

 

Beer More Popular Than All Hallows' Eve.

 

Fall has arrived and Nova Scotians mark their calendars accordingly, since this change of season brings with it Propeller Brewing Company’s fall seasonal Pumpkin Ale.

Propeller Brewing Company has brewed its largest ever batch of Pumpkin Ale this week. This seasonal offering will be available at the Propeller Cold Beer Store on Gottingen Street, select NSLC locations, private retailers and a few pubs and restaurants in the Halifax area.

Propeller brews this unique ale using Howard Dill’s® world famous Atlantic Giant Pumpkins® with a special selection of spices. That’s in addition to the usual ingredients: highest quality malted grain, hops, water and yeast. As for flavour, Propeller Brew Master Bobby Zacharias, says “You can enjoy this as a great pairing with any holiday feast. It’s better than Pumpkin pie ‘cause its beer!” The beer captures the essence of pumpkin pie. The result is golden ale rich with spicy aroma and flavour.

Pumpkin Ale will be sold in six packs at 28 NSLC locations throughout Nova Scotia. “Our fall seasonal is our most successful brand in the month of October. It sells out quickly every year” says Andrew Cooper (Sales and Marketing Director at Propeller).


August 1, 2012

May 17, 2012

 

Propeller Brewing Company was voted the Best Halifax Microbrewery for the 11th straight year by the Coast! This is a great award as it is chosen by the Haligonians themselves. Your voice has been heard loud and clear and we want you to know how much we appreciate the honorable award.

 

May 8, 2012

 

Propeller Brewing Company is proud  to present Big Band Blues Featuring The Maellotones May. 11, 8 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fairview on Hillcrest Avenue.

 

Like to move and groove to funk and blues? Come on down to support Live Blues in Halifax and boogie on the dance floor with the local nine piece and show band, The Mellotones! Tickets available at Taz Records (cash only) and the Royal Canadian Legion, Fairview.

Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. They are available at Taz Records and the Royal Canadian Legion, Fairview or call 209-2010.

 

April 2, 2012

 

Propeller Springs into the Season

 

Propeller Brewing Company is continuing the One Hit Wonder - Limited Release Series with a seasonal classic Propeller Spring Bock- Available April 2nd.

Propeller Brewing Company is proud to offer this limited release Spring Bock beer. Hand-crafted in the traditional European style, this deep amber lager is smooth and malty with above average alcohol to celebrate the arrival of spring. Propeller Spring Bock is brewed with carefully selected malts and is delicately balanced with Hallertauer hops. The result is a smooth, well balanced bock beer that is full of flavour.

About the One Hit Wonder Limited Release Series: On the first of each month beginning February Propeller Brewing Company will release a unique one off brew. One Hit Wonder’s are only available in the popular Growler format at the Propeller retail store known locally as “The Prop Shop”, 2015 Gottingen St. Halifax Nova Scotia. The brewery will continue this limited release series until the busy summer season begins.

 

March 21, 2012

 

Spring is for Hopheads

 

Propeller Brewing Company, Nova Scotia’s largest independently owned and operated brewery, is adding a spring beer to their seasonal rotation. The brewery has announced the release of Propeller Double IPA.

 

 Propeller Double IPA is a full bodied, American style Double India Pale Ale that is brewed with premium Pacific Northwest hops and a rich blend of 2-row Pale and Crystal malts. Following fermentation it has been heavily dry hopped (a process that enhances the aroma without imparting bitterness in beer) giving this bold brew its big west coast nose. Double IPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavour from start to finish that is balanced by sweet malt flavours. At 8.2% alcohol by volume and 85 IBUs, Propeller Double IPA is not for everyone… It is a TRUE hop bomb, for TRUE hopheads.

 

This brew is based on Propeller’s most popular One Hit Wonder limited release to date, 2xIPA. Propeller has tweaked this recipe from the original version “It was great to brew what was essentially a test batch.” Says Bobby Zacharias (Brewmaster at Propeller Brewing Company) “It gave us a chance to really get to know the beer and to listen to what our customers thought of it before releasing the final version”. John Allen (President of Propeller Brewing Company) explains “This is exactly what the One Hit Wonder Limited Release Series is all about – having fun, experimenting with styles, and finding something truly spectacular”. Propeller Double IPA will be available March 22st at the Propeller Shop and soon after at select NSLC Locations and private retailers.

 

 

Feb 28, 2012

 

Don’t be Afraid of the Dark... Lager

 

The second One Hit Wonder Limited Release for 2012 Propeller Munich Style Dark Lager will be available March 1st at the Propeller Shop in Growlers only.

Early lagers were mainly dark in colour until the 1840’s. Dunkel (Dunkel is the German word meaning dark) is a traditional style made famous by brewers in Munich. These highly drinkable dark brews remained the staple of Bavaria until the later part of the 19th century, when advancements in malting technology made pale malt widely available. Lighter-coloured lagers that now dominate the beer world were not common until that time. 

Propeller Munich Style Dark Lager features deep mahogany hues with a clean lager nose. The flavours are rich and malty, accompanied by traditional German Noble hops gently asserting themselves while balancing the malt profile. This beer features a roundness and cleanness inspired by the lager yeast with a slight hint of chocolate in the finish. The long aging period and low bitterness make this brew very smooth and drinkable. 

About the One Hit Wonder Limited Release Series: On the first of each month beginning February Propeller Brewing Company will release a unique one off brew. One Hit Wonder’s are only available in the popular Growler format at the Propeller retail store known locally as “The Prop Shop”, 2015 Gottingen St. Halifax Nova Scotia. The brewery will continue this limited release series until the busy summer season begins. These one-off Growler only releases have sold out quickly at the Propeller Cold Beer Store 2015 Gottingen Street so don’t miss out.

 

Feb 4, 2012

Winter Blues Breakout

Propeller Brewing Company is proud  to present the Winter Blues Breakout.  Artists from Halifax to Chicago will play the Winter Blues Breakout on Feb. 10, 8 p.m., at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fairview on Hillcrest Avenue.

From Chicago comes James Armstrong and his band with Halifax’s Brad Conrad and The Semitones performing the music of Johnny (Guitar) Watson.

Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. They are available at Taz Records or 209-2010.

Armstrong also performs at Whitetail Pub and Grill in Westville on Sat., Feb. 11 at 9 p.m.

 

 

 

January 31, 2012

 

Hopheads Wanted

 

The first One Hit Wonder Limited Release for 2012 is Propeller 2xIPA (Double India Pale Ale) and will be available February 1st at the Propeller Shop in Growlers only.

 

2xIPA is a full bodied, unfiltered Double IPA that is brewed with ample amounts of premium Pacific Northwest Cascade hops and is paired with a rich blend of 2-row Pale and Crystal malts. Following fermentation it has been heavily dry hopped with Centennial hops giving this bold brew a big west coast nose. 2xIPA delivers a huge amount of piney, floral, and citrusy hop aroma and flavor from start to finish that is moderately tempered by a sweet malt backbone. If you are a "hophead", this one's for you; big, chewy, resiny and fragrant. At 8.3% alcohol by volume and 85 IBUs, Propeller 2xIPA is not for everyone… It is a TRUE hop bomb, for TRUE hopheads!

 

About the One Hit Wonder Limited Release Series: On the first of each month beginning February Propeller Brewing Company will release a unique one off brew. One Hit Wonder’s are only available in the popular Growler format at the Propeller retail store known locally as “The Prop Shop”, 2015 Gottingen St. Halifax Nova Scotia. The brewery will continue this limited release series until the busy summer season begins.

 

2011 releases in the One Hit Wonder series included Propeller Zwicklebier (an unfiltered lager), Propeller DIPA (India Pale Ale), Propeller Bock and Propeller Maritime Mild Ale (English Mild Ale).

 

 

December 12, 2011

 

Halifax Brewers Collaborate

 

The supportive atmosphere among Canadian craft brewers is often commented on and Nova Scotia craft brewers are not an exception to this. Propeller Brewing Company and Hart & Thistle Gastro Pub and Brewery have come together to celebrate the cooperation and camaraderie that is inherent in the craft brewing industry.

Imperial ESB Collaboration Ale stretches the normal boundaries for both Propeller and Hart & Thistle while maintaining the fundamentals each brewer’s unique style. This beer has been designed to display the personalities of each brewery and the men behind it through the use of old world ingredients combined with extreme new world styling. The resulting beer is a showcase of malt and hop, with each vying for attention as the flavour evolves. This makes for a truly unique offering.

This special brew will be released in limited edition screened bottles signed by the brewers as well as the owners of both Propeller and Hart & Thistle.

Imperial ESB Collaboration Ale will be available at the Propeller Cold Beer Store and select private retailers in 500ml bottles and on tap at the Hart & Thistle Gastro Pub and Brewery.

 

 

November 30, 2011

 

Propeller’s Winter Seasonal Returns

 

As winter takes hold across Nova Scotia, fans of Propeller Brewing Company are bristling with the excitement that surrounds the annual release of the brewery’s Revolution RIS. The Russian Imperial Stout will make its 2011 debut December 1st.

Propeller brews this unique ale true to its traditional roots; in the 18th century the English sent their brews via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars. To reduce the risk of spoilage Russian Imperial Stout was brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The result? A dark, strong and bracing brew.  Propeller's version weighs in at eight percent alcohol by volume and boasts a deep, opaque black color. It has tremendous body and mouth feel, with intense hop bitterness, roasted malt and dark fruit notes.

 

Propeller Brewing Company has brewed and bottled this robust ale each year since 2006. In addition to Province-wide availability in Nova Scotia, this year’s Revolution will find its way to British Columbia private retailers.

 

 

November 18, 2011

 

New listings at NSLC

 

Fans of Propeller Brewing Company can now pick up their classic offering Propeller London Style Porter in 341ml six packs and the popular Bohemian Style Pilsener in 500ml single serve bottles at NSLC locations throughout Nova Scotia.

 

John Allen President of Propeller Brewing Company says “Recent expansions to our production line have now made it possible for us to act on what consumers have been requesting for some time now”. Both London Style Porter and Bohemian Style Pilsener have been solid selling products in Nova Scotia “we’re excited to have these formats available as general list products at the NSLC”. 

 

September 29, 2011

 

Propeller’s Pick…Pumpkin Ale.

September brings the last days of summer and the first days of fall. Nova Scotians mark their calendars accordingly, since this change of season brings with it Propeller Brewing Company’s fall seasonal Pumpkin Ale.

Propeller Brewing Company has brewed its largest ever batch of Pumpkin Ale this week. This seasonal offering is available at the Propeller Cold Beer Store on Gottingen Street, select NSLC locations, private retailers and a few pubs or restaurants in the Halifax area. 

Propeller brews this unique ale using Howard Dill’s® world famous Atlantic Giant Pumpkins® with a special selection of spices. That’s in addition to the usual ingredients: highest quality malted grain, hops, water and yeast. It takes big pumpkins to make big beer.

Pumpkin Ale will be sold in six packs at 28 NSLC locations throughout Nova Scotia. “Our fall seasonal was a tremendous success last year and this year we hope to build on that with the Launch of the six pack format at the NSLC” says Andrew Cooper (sales and Marketing at Propeller).

As for flavour, Propeller Brew Master Bobby Zacharias, says “It’s like Pumpkin pie in a bottle.”

 

 

September 26, 2011

Return of the Big Dog - Local Brewers Collaborate

Halifax’s own Propeller Brewing Company has collaborated with Port Williams’ Sea Level Brewing for the for the second year to create a brew, ALPHA%DOG Wet Hopped Collaboration Ale, celebrating Nova Scotia’s thriving craft brewing community and Nova Scotia’s emerging hop industry.

"We're really excited about this project - two local breweries coming together and using 100% local hops to create something really unique. It's a testament to what craft brewing is all about" says John Allen President of Propeller Brewing Company.

 

Last year’s version of this unique brew sold out in just four days leaving hop heads thirsty for more. “We can only do this once a year and are limited in what can be produced” says Allen “the beer is dependent on a good hop harvest.” This year consumers can expect a much hoppier version as the brewers experimented with different hop varieties from Nova Scotia.

 

The amber coloured pale ale is brewed with 100% local Cascade and Chinook hops from Lazy Acres and Sea Level hop farms in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. These hops are harvested and shipped as “wet” un-dried hops to Propeller Brewery in Halifax where Sea Level brewer Randy Lawrence adds them to the brew kettle while their oils and resins are still at their peak.

 

The Propeller/Sea Level collaborative brew will be available tomorrow at both the Propeller Cold Beer Store and Sea Level Brewing Company

July 13, 2011

 

Kristall Weizen Returns

Propeller Brewing Company is embracing the arrival of summer heat and warm temperatures the return of the brewery’s summer seasonal Propeller Kristall Weizen, a light coloured thirst quenching wheat beer. Propeller introduced this popular summer style last year and it was well received by beer lovers and summer drink shoppers alike.

This week, the brewery releases single serve 500ml bottles of Kristall Weizen to 28 NSLC stores as well as private retailers.

“This time of year you want a lighter, quaffable drink, something you’d pour after mowing the lawn on a 30-degree day” says Bobby Zacharias, Production Manager at Propeller. “Kristall Weizen is the perfect summer drink.”

While summer beers often come with unusual, perhaps even gimmicky flavours Propeller takes a classic approach. Kristall Weizen is a “spinoff” of sorts. It is the filtered version of Propeller’s Hefeweizen. Zacharias explains “filtering this product results in an entirely different drinking experience. The banana and clove characteristics are more subtle in this filtered version.” The style is common in Europe, many producers include both Hefe (unfiltered) and Kristall (filtered) Weizens in their repertoires.

Rotating seasonal offerings are proving successful for Propeller with many NSLC stores selling out of Propeller seasonal releases as fast as they get them on the shelves. “As well as giving more people an opportunity to try brands that have until now have only been available at Gottingen St. brewery, it gives us a chance to experiment with new styles and test the market” Says Andrew Cooper , Sales and Marketing Manager at Propeller.

May 3, 2011

Propeller Launches London Style Porter in a New Format

Propeller Brewing Company is introducing it’s popular London Style Porter in 341ml six-packs.  This highly acclaimed brew was first produced in 2002 and has been a strong brand for Nova Scotia’s largest microbrewery since that time. Darker craft beer offerings have seen increasing consumer demand over the past few years nationwide and Nova Scotian consumers are not an exception to this trend.

Propeller Brewing Company is set to release six-packs of London Style Porter to Nova Scotia’s four private liquor stores this week. This product was originally limited to the popular “bomber” or 650ml single serve bottle. This additional format will give craft beer customers more choice. John Allen President of Propeller Brewing Company says “Recent expansions to our production line have now made it possible for us to act on what consumers have been requesting for some time now”.

Six packs of Propeller London Style Porter will be released to the public on Thursday May 5, 2011 at Propeller’s Cold Beer Store and private stores shortly after that date. *650ml bottles of London Style Porter will continue to be sold at NSLC locations throughout Nova Scotia.

 

* As of November, 2011 650ml bottles of London Style Porter are no longer available at the NSLC.

 

 

April 1, 2011

 

One Hit Wonder Series - Maritime mild ale

 

Propeller Brewing Company is continuing the One Hit Wonder - Limited Release Series with a British classic - Available April 1st. 

Mild Ales are low-gravity beers with predominantly malty palates that originated in Britain around the 17th century.

 

Brewed using malt grown right here in the Maritimes Propeller Maritime Mild Ale is a perfect British style session beer, lightly hopped, full of malt character and like its name suggests, it has a low alcohol content (3.6 % Abv.)

 

Previous releases in the One Hit Wonder series included Propeller Zwicklebier (an unfiltered lager), Propeller DIPA (Double India Pale Ale) and Propeller Bock.  These one-off Growler only releases have sold out quickly at the Propeller Cold Beer Store 2015 Gottingen Street so don’t miss out.

 

March 25, 2011

Propeller Launches Beer in Support of Local Farmers

Brewers from across Atlantic Canada are gathering in Halifax this week to celebrate Maritime malt and the beers produced from barley grown exclusively Maritimes.

“We are pretty excited abScotia's brew as it will be showcasing Pale Ale malt grown right in the Maritimes,” says John Allen, president and founder of Propeller Brewing Company. “Mild ales have a strong focus on the malt profile of the beer so this is the perfect fit for this project.”

A Maritime malt media launch Maritimeseld at the Hart & Thistle Gastropub in Halifax, Nova Scotia at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Brewers from around the Maritimes will be on hand offering samples of beers produced from the new malt. The farmers that produce the barley willGastropubin attendance.

PScotiaer’s One Hit Wonder – Maritime Mild Ale will be released to the publMaritimesil 1, 2011 in the popular growler format available only at Propeller’s Cold Beer Store.

 

February 25, 2011

 

Propeller Bock One Hit Wonder - Limited Release

 

Propeller Brewing Company is continuing the One Hit Wonder - Limited Release Series with a German classic - Available march 1st. 

 

Do you like strong beer? Do you like loads of malt in your beer? Then Propeller Bock is the beer for you!  This deep copper beer is brewed in the traditional German style. The sweet malt flavor with restrained hop firmness delivers the perfect springtime elixir a month early.

 

Previous releases in the One Hit Wonder series included Propeller Zwicklebier (an unfiltered lager) and Propeller DIPA (India Pale Ale). Both of these one-off Growler only releases sold out quickly at the Propeller Cold Beer Store 2015 Gottingen St. Halifax NS.

 

Propeller has at least one more upcoming One Hit Wonder before putting the project on hold before the busy summer months.

 

February 16, 2011

 

The Revolution Hits British Columbia

BoGottingenPropeller Brewing Company’s popular winter seasonal Revolution Russian Imperial Stout are available in select liquor outlets in British Columbia in 500ml bottles. This is the first time any Propeller seasonal beer has been made available outside of Nova Scotia.

 

Propeller brews this unique ale true to its traditional roots; in the 18th century the English sent their brews via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars. To reduce the risk of spoilage Russian Imperial SScotiaas brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The thsult - a dark, strong and bracing brew Propeller's version weighs in at a whopping eight percent alcohol content, with a deep, rich, black colour. The taste of alcohol is well masked by the intense hop bitterness, extreme roasted malt and dark fruit notes.

 

This seasonal offering is now available in BC (500ml bottles) through Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Vancouver BC .

January 25, 2011

 

The next One Hit Wonder - Limited Release

 

Propeller Brewing Company is releasing a series of small batch Growler only one-off beers at the Propeller Cold Beer Store 2015 Gottingen St Halifax Nova Scotia.

Propeller started this project early January with the release of Propeller Zwicklebier (an unfiltered lager) that sold out in just a few days and intends to continue for next few montGottingen new "One Hit WonScotiao be released around the first of each month until early summertime and continue Zwicklebierfall or early winter 2011. "We get pretty busy as summer approaches, so we will have to play it by ear and just see how many One Hit Wonders we can fit in" says John Allen (President and founder of Propeller Brewing Company).

The next One Hit Wonder Limited Release  Propeller DIPA (Double India Pale Ale) will be available February 1st at the Propeller Shop in Growlers only. This full bodied Double IPA is brewed with ridiculous amounts of premium Pacific Northwest Warrior and Cascade hops and is paired with a rich blend of 2-row Pale and Crystal malts. The result is an unapologetic and exhilarating hop explosion that will bully your senses. At 7.1% alcohol by volume and 99 BUs, Propeller DIPA is not for everyone… It is a TRUE hop bomb, for TRUE hop freaks!

 

January 7, 2011

Propeller Zwickelbier

 

Propeller Zwicklebier is a smooth, unfiltered beer that has a light hop finish.  An old BUsld and unique German beer style, Zwickelbier is unfiltered and unpasteurized lager that dates back to the Middle AZwickelbierme Zwickelbier Zwicklebierthe sampling cock ("Zwickel" in German) mounted at the outside of a cask or tank to take tastes for assZwickelbierbrew's progress during fermentation. Zwickelbier originated in the small artisanal bZwickelbier Franconia, what is now NorthernZwickela. It is rarely exported to other German States or internationally. This unique style ibrew'srally not available in the NortZwickelbierecause it is meant to be artisanalsh and does noFranconiaself to export. Propeller has released this traditional style Lager in growler format only and in vary limited quantities, so hurry to our Retail Store and try this while it is still around!

 

December 21, 2010

The Russian is Back

In past years Propeller seasonal offerings have won the hearts of serious beer enthusiasts from Nova Scotia and elsewhere, but have been difficult to find outside of Halifax. That has changed this year - Propeller Brewing Company's winter seasonal, Revolution (Russian Imperial Stout) (as well as other seasonal offerings)Scotiabeen released to the NSLC in 500ml bottles.

Propeller brews this unique ale true to its traditional roots; in the 18th century the English sent their brews via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars. To reduce the risk of spoilage Russian Imperial Stout was brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The thsult - a dark, strong and bracing brew Propeller's version weighs in at a whopping eight percent alcohol content, with a deep, rich, black colour. The taste of alcohol is well masked by the intense hop bitterness, extreme roasted malt and dark fruit notes.

This seasonal offering is now available (in 500ml bottles) at select NSLC locations, The Propeller Cold Beer Store on Gottingen Street, and select private retailers in Halifax.

November 20, 2010

Maritime Business Ethics Awards winners announced

 

The 6th Annual Maritime Business Ethics Awards, put on by the Better Business BureaGottingenf the Maritime Provinces, attracted more than 300 guests to network and hear about the nominees and winners which included:

 

• NothProfit Category: L’Arche Cape Breton – At the heart of L’Arche Cape Breton are 25 men and women with developmental disabilities and those who choose to share life with them. The organization seeks to create a more compassionate CanadiaL’Archety based on the values of welcL’Archespect and full inclusion.

 

• Under 15 Employees Category: Propeller Brewing Company – Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best selling microbrewery. Their International award winning, all natural, British-style ales and lagers are available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia.

 

• 16-50 EmployeScotiaegory: Survival Systems Limited – SSL was founded in 1982 with the purpose of enhancing and preserving workers’ lives through safety education, training technologies, and applied resScotiaand development. Today, Survival Systems is the world leader in developing and delivering safety survival training simulation devices to industrial, offshore, aviation, and marine industries.

 

• 51-100 Employees Category: Northeastern Investigations – Northeastern has been providing quality security solutions since 1983. Originally established as an Investigation agency, Northeastern has grown in the past 27 years to include a full range of security solutions to their corporate clients. They offer Investigations, Uniformed Security, Mobile Patrol Service, Technical Services and ID Systems.

 

• Over 100 Employees Category: T4G – Founded in 1996, T4G is a full-service technology consulting company. It designs and develops solutions that solve business problems, providing measurable value. Services include: Business Intelligence and Analytics, Content Services, Ecommerce, Infrastructure & Managed Services, Mobile Solutions, Portals, Software Development & Integration, Unified Communications, User Experience & Design.

 

The Maritime Business Ethics Award was created to recognEcommerceonor organizations in the Maritimes that demonstrate ethical business practices. Retired Maritime Noon host Costas Halavrezos emceed the event and announced the winners of the awards. BBB President and CEO Don MacKinnon, and CEO of CJM SolutMaritimess Matthews, congratulated the five winners.

 

 

September 20, 2010

The Great pumpkin (Ale).

Propeller Brewing Company | press release

Propeller Pumpkin Ale returns, with wider distribution.

Like the Charlie Brown Halloween special Propeller Brewing Company’s fall seasonal Pumpkin Ale has become a classic reminder of the season for Nova Scotians. To appease those thirsty for great pumpkin-y goodness, the Halifax micro brewery will hand craft about 9000 litres of the classic fall seasonal. This seasonal offering is available at the Propeller Cold Beer StoScotiansttingen Street, select NSLC locations, and private retailers.

Pumpkin Ale will be sold in single serve 500ml bottles for the first time since its inaugural release back in 2006. Propeller Brewing Company is also expanGottingenribution by releasing Pumpkin Ale to 28 NSLC locations. Propeller has brewed this seasonal beer before, but this is the first time it can be found at the NSLC. “It seemed logical to offer Pumpkin Ale to the NSLC, given the brands track record and their commitment to expanding seasonal selections from local brewers” says John Allen, President and founder of Propeller Brewing Company.

Propeller brews this unique ale using Howard Dill’s® world famous Atlantic Giant Pumpkins® with a special selection of spices - that’s in addition to the usual ingredients: highest quality malted grain, hops, water and yeast. It takes big pumpkins to make big beer.

As for flavor Propeller Brew Master Don Harms says “It’s simple. It smells like pumpkin and tastes like beer- people like that.”

 

September 8, 2010

 

Local Brewers Collaborate

Propeller Brewing Company | press release

Nova Scotia’s most successful microbrewery teams up with Nova Scotia’s newest micro.

Halifax’s own Propeller Brewing Company has collaborated with Port Williams’ Sea Level Brewing for the first time to create a one-time releaScotiaebrating Nova Scotia’s thriving craft brewing community and Nova Scotia’s emerging hop industry.

The project was born in 2009 when Propeller’s President John Allen and Sea Level’s Owner/Brewer Randy Lawrence joked around over a pint Scotiacreating a collaborative one-off beer. The twScotiakled a bit over the idea but quickly shifted from a casual pint to the serious business of making this collaboration a reality. The liquid result from their session is ALPHA%DOG Wet Hopped Collabo