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Award-Winning Coastal Craft Beer Microbrewery For Sale

Rural Tourist Town, Nova Scotia, Canada
Asking Price:
$250K - $500K (CAD)
Sales Revenue:
$250K - $500K (CAD)
Cash Flow:
$50K - $100K (CAD)

Coastal Craft Beer Opportunity: Award-Winning Microbrewery in a Premier Destination.
Imagine owning a piece of Nova Scotia’s vibrant coastal culture, where the scent of salt air meets the aroma of handcrafted, small-batch ales. Established in 2011, this award-winning microbrewery has become a cherished local landmark, known for its commitment to natural, preservative-free brewing and a community-first atmosphere.

A Scenic Social Hub:
The facility is a true destination, perched on a scenic corner property overlooking a historic river. Its stunning patio—one of the few in the area—offers a tranquil escape for both loyal locals and the waves of tourists who flock to this picturesque town every summer. The taproom serves as an "experiential social hub," where a diverse and engaged community gathers to enjoy everything from traditional British-style IPAs to innovative seasonal releases.

The Vision: A Recipe for Growth:
While the brewery already boasts a strong market presence and a scalable distribution network through provincial liquor stores and top-tier resorts, the most exciting chapter is yet to be written. This business is perfectly positioned for a strategic turnaround.

The next owner has the incredible opportunity to:
• Introduce a Culinary Experience: By adding a small kitchen and a curated, limited menu, you can transform the taproom into a full-scale culinary destination.

• Increase Dwell Time: High-quality food pairings naturally complement the artisanal beverage portfolio, encouraging guests to stay longer and increasing the average ticket size.

• Maximize Untapped Potential: Utilize the property’s unused exterior land and interior spaces to expand production and event capacity.


Why This Opportunity?
With an established brand, award-winning recipes, and a core brewing team expected to stay, the foundation is already laid for your success. This is more than just a business purchase; it is a chance to lead a lifestyle of craft and community in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.

Are you ready to pour your passion into this coastal gem?

Property Information

Real Estate:

Lease

Leasehold Rent:

$22,420 (CAD) per annum

Location:

Rural Tourist Town of Nova Scotia

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The ideal buyer is a hands‑on, hospitality‑minded operator or small investment team who sees this as a lifestyle business with clear turnaround upside, not a passive financial play. They are comfortable stepping into an established brand with strong local roots and using food, events, and on‑premise experience to unlock its next phase of growth.

Skills and experience

  • Strong background in hospitality, food and beverage, or craft brewing, with practical experience running a taproom, bar, restaurant, or similar operation.
  • Ability to design and execute a simple kitchen concept that aligns with the beer portfolio and enhances guest dwell time and average ticket size.
  • Comfortable managing people, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls in a seasonal, tourist‑driven environment.

Financial and strategic profile

  • Access to sufficient capital to fund both the acquisition and the modest investment required to add a compact kitchen and refresh the on‑premise offering.
  • Willingness to actively manage margins, streamline expenses, and leverage existing production capacity to improve SDE and return the business to stronger profitability.
  • Strategic mindset to balance taproom growth with wholesale, RTD, and seasonal product opportunities already present in the operation.

Personality and lifestyle fit

  • Someone who values community, enjoys engaging directly with guests, and wants to become visibly involved in the local craft and tourism scene.
  • Entrepreneurial, resilient, and excited by “fix‑and‑build” opportunities—seeing current performance as a platform for improvement rather than a limitation.
  • Ideally a couple, chef‑brewer partnership, or owner‑operator who appreciates the lifestyle of living and working in a coastal Nova Scotia tourist town.
Competition / Market:

Little Competition

Reasons for selling:

Tired and looking toward next chapter.

Trading hours:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10am to 5pm
Wednesday - 10am to 5pm
Thursday - 10am to 5pm
Friday - 10am to 10pm
Saturday - 10am to 10pm
Sunday - 12noon to 5pm

Years established:
2011

Other Information

Support & training:

Yes

Furniture / Fixtures value:
$225,000 (CAD)
Related Documents:
Distressed:
This business is a turnaround opportunity