Overview:

: Established in 1820 by Alexander Keith, Alexander Keith's Brewery - Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada is one of Canada’s oldest and largest breweries. Located in the bustling Halifax area, the brewery is committed to upholding its legacy of quality beer by creating innovative, award-winning brews that are enjoyed around the world. Working with local farmers, the brewery uses only the freshest ingredients in their beers which range from traditional ales and lagers to specialty and seasonal varieties. The brewery’s most popular product is Keith’s India Pale Ale, which has been produced by the brewery since 1854. Tours of the brewery are available for visitors to explore the facility, learn about the history, and sample some of the products. You can learn history, culture, and heritage through these magnificent monuments in Canada
Prominent Features:

• One of the oldest breweries in North America, established in 1820 • Nova Scotia's oldest continuously-operated brewery • Boasts a replica of the original 1820 brewhouse • Located in picturesque downtown Halifax • Offers a tour and tasting experience • Beer is brewed following Alexander Keith’s original recipes using natural ingredients • Features an on-site restaurant serving food made from organic ingredients • Enjoy a range of regular and seasonal beers, including President’s Choice and Alexander Keith’s IPA • Hosts a number of exclusive events, such as beer dinners, cask nights and beer-pairing parties. This national monument of Canada portrays the history and culture of the country.

History:

Alexander Keith's Brewery was founded in 1820 by Alexander Keith in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the time, Halifax was a developing British port city in the Maritime Provinces. The brewery marketed itself as producing "Fine Malt Liquors of Superior Quality". The Keith's Brewery quickly became a success in Halifax and soon expanded its operations to other areas of Maritime Canada and the Northeastern United States. The company continued to grow and diversify, until in 1867, when control of the company was handed over to Alexander Keith's sons, John and George. John and George Keith maintained strong relations with beer-drinking communities in Halifax and other areas of Maritime Canada. They expanded the brewery's presence and opened new sales and distribution centers. The brewery also sponsored many civic activities, including the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, a popular summer event. The Keith's Brewery experienced tremendous success and growth in the years following World War II. By the early 1950s, the company was producing over one million barrels of beer a year and had become one of the largest breweries in Canada. In 1961, the Keith's name was officially changed to Alexander Keith's. Despite its success, the brewery was sold to Olands in 1971, which continued to produce Alexander Keith's beer. In 2006, Labatt Breweries of Canada purchased Olands and took over the production of Alexander Keith's. In 2011, Labatt opened a new brewery in Halifax for the production of Alexander Keith's beer. The company still sponsors various events in the Haligonian community and is a mainstay of Maritime culture. You must visit one of these historical places in Canada on your Canada tour

Interesting facts:

1. The Alexander Keith’s brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia is the oldest continually operating brewery in North America, having been in continuous operation since 1820. 2. The brewery is named after the original brewer, Alexander Keith, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in Halifax in 1817 and built a brewery there in 1820. 3. The brewery became one of the most successful in Canada, selling beer both locally and internationally. 4. The Keiths family owned and operated the brewery until 1890 when the business was sold to the newly incorporated Nova Scotia Brewing Company. 5. The Nova Scotia Brewing Company operated the brewery for over a century before it was bought by Labatt's in 1997. 6. The brewery still produces premium-quality beer in the same way as it did when it first opened. As of 2021, the brewery offers four beers – Keith’s India Pale Ale, Keith’s Brown Ale, Greene King I.P.A. and Black IPA. 7. The building itself is an important part of the history of the brewery. The brick structure, which dates back to 1873, was the first building in Atlantic Canada to be entirely electrical lit. Visit one of the famous monuments of Canada with your friends and family.