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Jan 4, 2012
Garrison-Phillips Mash-up Baltic Porter now available in BC

 

He came, he saw, he brewed. Two months after Garrison’s Brewmaster Daniel Girard visited Phillips Brewing in Victoria, the result of this bi-coastal collaboration hits shelves in BC.  The robust 8% ABV Baltic Porter is available for purchase at Phillips Brewing and select liquor stores in BC …

 

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Dec. 7, 2011
Garrison announces beer style for 2012 Ultimate Brew-off Challenge

 

Once again this winter, Garrison will host the Ultimate Brew-off Homebrew Challenge, a contest designed to showcase the talents of Maritime homebrewers. This is Garrison’s 4th annual Ultimate Brew-Off in conjunction with Noble Grape, and it's the only annual Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) event in the Maritimes …

 

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Dec. 6, 2011
Garrison launches six seasonal beers in three months

This week, Garrison releases the latest version of Grand Baltic Porter - two time gold medal winner at both the Canadian Brewing Awards and World Beer Championships. This nine per cent sipper is just one of six limited edition beers the brewery will launch by mid-December …

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Nov 1, 2011

Baltic Porter brewed by Phillips and Garrison is second in Mash-up Series

 

Our Brewmaster, Daniel Girard, took a special trip out West to work with Matt Phillips of Phillips Brewing to create a bold, 8% ABV Baltic Porter that Victoria can be proud of! The brewing party had to end a few days later when Daniel and VP Mark had to head on back to Halifax. A limited batch of the beer will be release before the end of December, available in BC only.

 

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Oct 21, 2011
Garrison establishes annual $1,000 NSCAD scholarship

 

Our web and graphic designer, Colin Allin, was based in Nicaragua. He was shot during a robbery and passed away on July 2nd. We may have lost our longest serving employee and close friend, but Colin’s memory lives on. Garrison established an annual $1,000 NSCAD scholarship for up-and-coming design students. The first Colin Allin Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a NSCAD student in January of 2012. Find details on how to apply here.

 

 

 

Sep 9, 2011
Garrison Brewing Honoured Four Times at 2011 Canadian Brewing Awards!

 

HALIFAX, NS Last Friday, Garrison Vice-President Mar Obermaier and Brewmaster Daniel Girard attended the 9th annual Canadian Brewing Awards in Toronto and left with four medals.  Read More ...

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Sep 24, 2011
OKTOBERFEST HALIFAX! in partnership with the

German Canadian Association of Nova Scotia


Das Food!   Und Music!   Das Beer!   Und Games!

Garrison presents the 3rd annual Oktoberfest Halifax featuring two Oompah Bands, locally produced authentic German Food and delicious Garrison Ales  Read More ...

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Jul 3, 2011 

Garrison Designer Dies in Nicaragua

 

Garrison lost its' longest-serving employee, a talented designer and a close personal friend. Colin Allin was shot Jun 13 during a robbery outside his apartment in Managua and struggled for his life for nearly 3 weeks. Anemic, infected & weak, Mr & Mrs Allin allowed doctors to let Colin pass away. At 40, he was where he loved to be  doing what he loved to do & he will be missed by many. RIP Buddy...

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Jul 13, 2011
Belgian IPA with Phillips is first in Mash-up Series

 


Friend & respected BC Craft Brewer, Matt Phillips, came by a couple weeks ago to help Daniel brew a special collaboration brew - Belgian IPA. Lies were told, efficiency plummeted & drinking started well before the customary noon.  Read More ...

Phillips collaboration brew & video
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Brew Bar Dark Chocolate

Apr 25, 2011
Brew Bar


What happens when you combine roasted barley and Black Malt from one of Canada's top craft brewers with rich European Dark Chocolate? Two great Halifax institutions – Garrison Brewing and Sugah! – have come together to create Canada's BREW BAR – hand crafted in Nova Scotia. The dark chocolate tablet is now available at the brewery and Sugah!

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2011 Fastest Growing Companies | Progress

Apr 13, 2011
2011 Fastest Growing Companies Awards


Garrison Brewing is the 9th fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada! The announcement was made at the 2011 Fastest Growing Companies Awards ceremony, hosted by Progress Media.


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Garrison set to make more beer

Apr 9, 2011
Garrison set to make more beer


Chronicle Herald – By Bill Power, Business Reporter. "Garrison Brewing Co. in Halifax completed its third capacity expansion in as many years Friday. "We are just completing installation of a couple of brewing tanks that will bump up our existing capacity by a full 50 per cent," owner Brian Titus said" ...

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2011 Craft Brewers Conference

Mar 31, 2011
2011 Craft Brewers Conference


The boys are back from Nor-Cal with lots of memories, some amazing samples and a grogginess only partly due to jetlag.

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Garrison NiT-Wit - click for larger image

Mar 18, 2011
Homebrewers Adam Comeau and Eric Oliver win gold at Garrison's Ultimate Brew-off


Last night marked Garrison Brewing's 3rd annual Ultimate Brew-Off and the launch of last year's winning entry – "Tilford's NiT-WiT Belgian-Style Wheat." Each year, Garrison hosts the only BJCP certified contest to showcase the talents of Maritime homebrewers. Read More ...

 

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