Taste of Birchtown: Guided Museum Tour & Craft Beer Tasting
Step back-in-time at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre to hear the stories and learn about the lives of Black Loyalists who arrived at Birchtown Bay in 1783. Then, savour a craft beer tasting experience with us at the taproom, including their Back to Birchtown ale.
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Axe Throwing Experience
Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned thrower, join our resident Beer & Axe Throwing Enthusiast to hone your skills and experience the thrill of competition. Includes all equipment, instruction and a short tournament with your group. Afterwards you will deserve a beer! Choose either a 4 x 4 oz flight or a pint to enjoy on the patio (included in the price). This is a private experience hosted in our taproom for your group only. The price listed includes a guided experience for up to 4 people. If you have additional people in your party they can join in too (max 10 people total), for $30/per person (we will take payment on the day).
Note that you must wear closed-toe shoes and must be 16 years or older to participate. This experience is outdoors in an area without shelter so is somewhat weather dependent. We will also ask all participants to sign a waiver upon arrival. Cancellation with more than 24 hours notice is permitted and you will receive a refund less a $5 processing fee. Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will incur a $25 fee for a refund, or you can choose to receive store credit for the full amount.
Call (902) 875-2282 or email taproom@boxingrock.ca to book your spot!
Beer School Experience
Visit our legendary taproom for our Beer School experience and we will create a fun, engaging, craft beer experience tailored just for you. Whether you are new to the world of craft beer or a seasoned beer connoisseur, there is always something new to learn. Experience a facilitated tasting experience of 6 of our unique beers, learning about style characteristics, ingredients, the brewing process and more. Let us show you the way to the perfect food and beer pairings through a fun, guided tour of our charcuterie board (included in the experience).
Delight your senses with an exploration of malts and hops, and learn the ins and outs of the brewing process. We will discuss tips for smelling, tasting, and experiencing beer and if you are up for it, we can finish with a super fun blind beer tasting! This is a class that you never hope gets cancelled and is okay if the teacher talks a bit longer (and gives you more beer!). This is a private experience hosted in our taproom.
The price listed includes a guided experience for 2 people and includes beer and food. If you have additional people in your party they can join in as well (max 10 people total), for $30/per person (we will take payment on the day). Cancellation with more than 24 hours notice is permitted and you will receive a refund less a $5 processing fee. Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice will incur a $25 fee for a refund, or you can choose to receive store credit for the full amount.
Call (902) 875-2282 or email taproom@boxingrock.ca to book your spot!
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About Us
Our Beer is Legendary
We are two chemical engineers who fell in love with Shelburne, Nova Scotia – the place, the people and the lifestyle. We quickly discovered that our career options here were limited. So…in 2012 we founded a craft brewery and made our own jobs, and a few others too. We create craft beer experiences – we like to think we meet each of our customers where they are at on their craft beer journey. We do this by focusing on quality and consistency (like the well-trained engineers we are) and by crafting our products with purpose and intention.
We brew a wide variety of styles and we believe we have a beer for everyone, even those of you who think you don’t like beer. We design beers to challenge your assumptions, and to honour traditional styles. We love what we do and where we live, and we love helping people like you find a local beer that you will love. We were not always beer geeks – we have been on our own journey with craft beer. We started brewing in lobster pots in the backyard and fermenting in carboys in the living room (which occasionally meant yeast clumps on the ceiling)…and when we started drinking beer at least one of us mixed it with Clamato juice.
The Legend of Boxing Rock
Yes! Boxing Rock is a real place...
Sea captains in the good old days who sailed into Shelburne Harbour had a special use for this rock. If they had crew members that couldn’t get along, they might set them out on Boxing Rock. The captain’s instructions as he sailed away: “Shake hands and share a beer, or box until one of you drops. We’ll be back before high tide to pick up one or both of you.”Often, the two would duke it out and the winner would return alone to the ship. But sometimes a pair would appreciate the dry land beneath their feet. Enjoying the break from their labours they would agree to share the jug of beer. They would sit, laugh and drink together, breathing the fresh air and watching waves lap at their feet.
Our Company Values
"This place was amazing!!! We had a great time, our waiter was so good and very informative on the products. Awesome place and the food is good too!!!
"This place was amazing!!! We had a great time, our waiter was so good and very informative on the products. Awesome place and the food is good too!!!
My husband and I recently went on a staycation and stayed near Shelburne. We stopped for a couple drinks and enjoyed the nachos as well! The customer service was great! Very helpful and attentive! We will be back for sure!
My husband and I recently went on a staycation and stayed near Shelburne. We stopped for a couple drinks and enjoyed the nachos as well! The customer service was great! Very helpful and attentive! We will be back for sure!
Visit our Shelburne Taproom
Address
218 Water Street, Shelburne NS
Open hours
Sun - Thurs 12 - 7 pm
Fri - Sate 12 - 9 pm
Visit our Halifax Location
Our address
2790 Windsor Street, Halifax
Full Service (Growler Filling) Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 12 - 7 pm
Self Serve Kiosk available from 10 am Tues - Sun