Propeller Brewing Company

This is a review for the store on Windmill Rd in Dartmouth. Guys and girls who work there are always super nice and helpful. They offer a little shot glass sample if you want to try a different brew. Growlers are a great deal even if youre getting a more premium beer. Their pumpkin ale this last fall was really great. Haven’t actually had a beer that I didn’t like from here. I would love to do a tour sometime.

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*).

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.

Good beer. Growlers. Organic Ale! Got too drunk on their drink.

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.

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).

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!

I love when I get invited to events here.
There’s a fab room off to the side of where the beer gets sold where they have a bar with about 6 beers on tap, and it’s served up in approximately half pint sized glasses so you can try a few varieties and still walk a roughly straight line home. The room can fit around 50 people, with a decent flat screen TV for hooking up a laptop or other gadget and displaying slides or making a presentation. You can bring an ipod to hook into their sound system if you’ve booked the space for a function.
There’s a bar style seating area with tall stools on one side and they often have a long wooden table set up running the middle of the room. I was here for a brewery tour with a group a few years back and that’s where we all sat while the brewmaster explained about their process before leading us down into the depths where all the beer-​magic happens. You can probably get a glimpse even if you’re not there for a tour, as the washrooms are in the basement. They’re a little on the subpar side, so cross your fingers the faucets are working and there’s toilet paper. Clearly the focus is on the beer, which seems right where it should be!

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.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

100^th 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!).

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.

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.

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.