What Garrison Brewing does

Garrison Brewing Co. is a craft brewery founded in 1997 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, operating as one of Atlantic Canada's established independent craft brewers. The company produces a diversified portfolio spanning core beers (Tall Ship Light, Tall Ship, Irish Red, Hoppy Boy IPA, Juicy! Double IPA, Pucker Up sour), year-round and seasonal specialty offerings (Georgia Peach Ale, Wintervention Imperial Stout, Honey Lavender, Double Jack Imperial Pumpkin, Hawaiian Crush, Raspberry Wheat, Mango & Dragon Fruit Sour, Jalapeño Ale, In Session ISA, Lil' Juicy East Coast IPA, Borg Ale, Rowdy Roger Piper), the Hard Coast Spirits ready-to-drink vodka cocktail line (Dirty Shirley, Lemon & Lime, Peach'd Iced Tea), and Seaport Sodas (Cola, Root Beer, Blueberry Cream Soda, Ginger'N'Lime) made with real cane sugar. Production runs on a state-of-the-art brewhouse built by East Coast Beer Gear in Prince Edward Island, with brewing led by Brewmaster Daniel Girard (trained at VLB Berlin) and emphasis on Maritime-grown base malt plus locally foraged ingredients including lavender, rhubarb, spruce tips, and pumpkins from regional farms.

Revenue is generated across four channels: on-premise taproom sales at two Halifax venues (the Halifax Seaport taproom/retail store in the historic 1929 Immigration Annex and The Oxford Taproom in the converted 1937 Oxford Theatre on Quinpool Road), packaged off-premise retail and Shopify e-commerce via the garrison-brewing.myshopify.com storefront, on-tap wholesale distribution across Atlantic Canada through the Kegshoe platform, and private event hosting including the Seaport Hall space currently under renovation. The company employs more than 20 staff led by Co-Founder & President Brian Titus and operates production from the CN Rail Repair Building plant opened in 2014. Sustainability is integrated into operations through Bullfrog-powered green energy, spent grain repurposing to Bovidae Farms dairy cattle, corn starch compostable cups from Green Shift Inc., and local sourcing partnerships with Meander River Farms, G.G. Smeltzer & Son, and Dill Family Farm.

Name

Garrison Brewing

Legal name

Garrison Brewing Co.

Website

https://garrisonbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Garrison Brewing Co. is a craft brewery founded in 1997 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, producing core beers, RTD spirits, and craft sodas sold through two taproom venues, regional on-premise distribution, and direct e-commerce to Atlantic Canadian consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH), Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks) (CRADAHAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Rtd cocktails
• Craft soda production
• Taproom hospitality
• Local ingredient sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax, Nova Scotia

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales - On-Premise: Direct sales of craft beer through taproom locations including Halifax Seaport and The Oxford Theatre taproom, serving customers for on-premises consumption.
2. Beer Sales - Off-Premise/Retail: Sales of packaged beer (bottles, cans, growlers, kegs) through the retail store and online Shopify storefront for take-home consumption.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events and gatherings at taproom spaces, including the new Seaport Hall and The Oxford venue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Garrison Brewing is a craft brewery that manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including core and seasonal craft beers (ales, IPAs, lagers, sours, stouts), pre-mixed vodka RTD cocktails under the Hard Coast Spirits brand, and craft sodas under the Seaport Sodas brand. The company operates its own taproom locations for on-premise service and packaged retail, sells products through an online Shopify storefront, distributes on-tap at venues across Atlantic Canada, and hosts private events in its heritage building spaces.

Product overview

Garrison Brewing is a craft brewery based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, operating primarily from the Halifax Seaport. The company offers a diverse portfolio of beer products across multiple sub-brands: Core beers include Tall Ship (light and premium ales), Irish Red, Hoppy Boy IPA, Juicy!/Double IPA, Pucker Up (soured ale), and seasonal offerings like Georgia Peach Ale and Wintervention (imperial stout). The Hard Coast sub-brand features pre-mixed spirits-style beverages including vodka sodas and iced teas. The company also produces craft sodas under the Seaport Sodas label (Cola, Root Beer, Blueberry Cream Soda, Ginger'N'Lime). Beyond packaged products, Garrison operates hospitality venues including The Oxford Taproom and the Seaport events space. Founded in 1997, the brewery emphasizes local ingredients and sustainable practices, sourcing Maritime-grown base malt and collaborating with regional farms for seasonal ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hard Coast Spirits: Adult pre-mixed vodka cocktails inspired by good times, featuring flavors like Dirty Shirley (grenadine, orange, lemon-lime), Lemon & Lime, and Peach'd Iced Tea.
• Seaport Sodas
• The Oxford Taproom

Products and services

• Core Craft Beer Portfolio Diverse lineup of bottled, canned, growler, and keg craft beers including core, seasonal, and specialty ales (e.g., IPAs, sours, stouts, wheats, fruit ales, pumpkin ale), brewed for individual craft beer consumers and on-premise venue accounts.
• Hard Coast Spirits (RTD Cocktails) Pre-mixed, carbonated vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktails for adult consumers seeking convenient, flavor-forward spirits beverages.
• Seaport Sodas

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bullfrog PowercoreOthersBullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, supplies 100% clean electricity from wind and low-impact hydro sources to match Garrison's facility electricity usage. All operations including the Market Brewery, retail store, and event participation are Bullfrogpowered.
• Boxing Rock BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partnership for 'Courage (for Gord Downie)' beer - a tribute to Canada's iconic frontman. $1 from each bottle sold goes to charity ($0.50 to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada & $0.50 to Downie/Wenjack Fund).
• Green Shift Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of corn starch cups - compostable/biodegradable cups that Garrison has been using for nearly a decade for serving beverages.
• Bovidae Farms (Falmouth)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTakes away spent grain after brewing to feed dairy cows. Supports Garrison's sustainability commitment to waste repurposing.
• Meander River FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm supplying English lavender for the Honey Lavender ale - 'Farm to Bottle' product line.
• G.G. Smeltzer & SonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of wildflower honey for the Honey Lavender ale, supporting local sourcing philosophy.
• Dill Family Farm (Windsor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of local pumpkins for Double Jack Imperial Pumpkin ale, supporting seasonal local ingredient sourcing.
• East Coast Beer GearcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrewing and cellar equipment designed and built in Prince Edward Island. Most of Garrison's brewing equipment sourced from this regional supplier, demonstrating commitment to East Coast manufacturing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boxing Rock Brewing Company: Nova Scotia craft brewery (Shelburne) that is an existing collaboration partner of Garrison (Courage for Gord Downie). Comparable as an independent Nova Scotia craft brewery with similar product breadth, on-premise taproom, and regional distribution focus.
• Propeller Brewing Company: Halifax-based craft brewery operating a taproom and producing IPAs, lagers, and seasonals. Directly comparable as a fellow independent craft brewer in the same Halifax market with overlapping on-premise and retail distribution, serving similar craft beer enthusiasts in Atlantic Canada.
• Big Spruce Brewing: Independently owned Nova Scotia craft brewery emphasizing local ingredients and sustainability. Directly comparable to Garrison on farm-to-bottle sourcing philosophy, regional brand positioning, and Atlantic Canada taproom/wholesale model.
• Uncle Leo's Brewery: Nova Scotia craft brewery producing a range of beers with on-site taproom. Comparable to Garrison as an Atlantic Canada independent craft brewer competing in similar on-premise channels and retail accounts in the regional market.
• Tatamagouche Brewing Company: Nova Scotia craft brewery producing a diverse portfolio of beers including sours and IPAs with farm-sourced ingredients. Comparable as an Atlantic Canada independent craft brewery with similar local ingredient narrative and on-premise taproom presence.

Broad incumbents

• Mill Street Brewery: Ontario craft brewery (now owned by Molson Coors) with multiple urban taproom locations and broad distribution. Comparable as a Canadian craft brewery with strong heritage taproom/brewpub model and diversified product portfolio, though operating at larger scale with multinational backing.
• Alexander Keith's Brewery: Historic Halifax-based brewery founded in 1820, now owned by AB InBev, with a brand taproom experience at the original brewery location in Halifax. Comparable as a Halifax-headquartered heritage beer brand with a destination taproom tied to local history, directly relevant given Garrison's Oxford Theatre heritage conversion approach.
• Steam Whistle Brewing: Canadian premium pilsner brand (now owned by Labatt/AB InBev) operating from a heritage Roundhouse in Toronto. Comparable as a Canadian craft-style beer brand with heritage real estate taproom and event programming, though operating at larger scale with consolidator backing.

Regional players

• Moosehead Breweries: Canada's largest independently owned brewery based in Saint John, New Brunswick. Comparable as an Atlantic Canada brewer with established regional distribution, broader product portfolio, and larger scale, though positioned as a larger regional incumbent rather than craft specialist.
• PEI Brewing Company: Prince Edward Island craft brewery with on-site taproom and restaurant. Comparable as an Atlantic Canada independent craft brewery, particularly relevant given Garrison's PEI-built brewing equipment sourced through East Coast Beer Gear.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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