Propeller Brewing Company
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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia · Shopify shop · drinkpropeller.ca
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One of Nova Scotia's oldest craft breweries, founded by John Allen on Gottingen Street in 1997, known for its ESB, its IPA ("a cornerstone of our lineup since 2005") and a Pumpkin Spiced Ale brewed since 2004; the current range also includes Galaxy New England IPA, a Bohemian-style Pilsener, Double IPA, Hyperdrive hazy DIPA, a nitro Black Stout and a Mexican-style Cerveza in cans and bottles, alongside canned craft cocktails.
Propeller's packaged beer (HTS 2203.00.00, "Beer made from malt") can no longer ship to the US: the US import ban on listed Canadian alcohol took effect September 29, 2026, after a 50% Section 338 duty that applied from August 22, 2026. The brewery says its beer is sold "in liquor stores and bars in Nova Scotia and beyond"; we found no public statement from Propeller about US sales.Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 8, 2026
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Made in Canada
Brewed and packaged at its Dartmouth production brewery: "617 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth NS ... This is where our beer is brewed, packaged, and shipped across Nova Scotia and beyond. Home to our full-scale production brewery and Cold Beer Store". Taprooms are on Gottingen Street and Quinpool Road in Halifax and the Bedford Highway.
On the tariff list
- HTS 2203.00.00 · Beer made from malt · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
"ESB - 6 PACK x355ml cans A true classic, Propeller ESB has been a staple since opening our doors in 1997." (https://drinkpropeller.ca/products/esb-6-pack)
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
Our Windmill Road location is the beating heart of Propeller Brewing. This is where our beer is brewed, packaged, and shipped across Nova Scotia and beyond.
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
617 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth NS
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
He quit his day job and opened the Propeller Brewing Company on Gottingen Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1997.
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
We’ve expanded to four locations (three of which are taprooms) and John’s added his son, Mike to the team. Today, you can find us in liquor stores and bars in Nova Scotia and beyond.
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
A cornerstone of our lineup since 2005, Propeller IPA was inspired by classic English and American styles.
- drinkpropeller.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
A Propeller fall favourite since 2004, our Pumpkin Spiced Ale is brewed with our signature blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation, are excluded from importation into the United States, effective with respect to goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026.
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