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Style: Red Ale - Irish

ABV: 5    IBU: 20

An incredibly smooth red ale that's been handed down from generation to generation is now ours to share. Rod's Red pairs the finest malted barley with hand selected hops to bring you our family's best kept secret. 2016 Atlantic Canadian Brewing Awards Bronze Medal UK Style Specialty Ale!

First seen on Saturday, December 31, 2016

Style: Bitter - Session / Ordinary

ABV: 5    IBU: 45

Rolling hills, crashing waves, and craft beer galore: this bitter ale is as Scotian as they come! Expect a deep amber beer with moderate bitterness, thanks to Cascade, Columbus, and Simcoe hops, perfectly balanced by a traditional malt backbone. Our refreshing English Bitter pairs well with fish and chips, donairs, and hodge podge. now grab your kilt and bagpipes and enjoy this new take on a true old Nova Scotian favourite!

First seen on Sunday, January 1, 2017

Style: Cream Ale

ABV: 5    IBU: 10

Is it the hair? The good looks? Family history? Nah, it's the beer! Let this devilishly handsome Canadian Cream Ale elbow it's way into your life today. With its incredibly smooth drinkability and straw colour, we're proud to call this the Most Canadian Beer in the nation! Winner of Brew Patriot Love for Most Canadian Beer 2017 and Gold Medal North American Specialty Ale in the 2017 Atlantic Canadian Brewing Awards!

First seen on Sunday, April 2, 2017

Style: Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

ABV: 5    IBU: 15

Trider's Craft Beer is proud to share with you our Yellow Beer'd Ale. An exceptionally easy drinking blonde ale that is hand made for the "craft curious". Let us be your stepping stone into the wondrous world that is Craft Beer.

First seen on Saturday, April 1, 2017

Style: Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

ABV: 4.2    IBU: 15

What’s that you smell? Freshly brewed coffee? Or, freshly brewed beer? Our Mean Joe Bean smashed these two together to tickle your taste buds, just like Mean Joe tickles the strings of his bass. It’s time for a revolution! Introducing a pleasantly aromatic, full bodied blonde ale exploding with coffee flavour! We grew tired of seeing darker beers dominating the wonderful world of coffee. Rejoice, and awaken your senses to this light, crisp, and refreshing way to get your coffee fix. Our search for the perfect bean for this brew led us to Laughing Whale Coffee Roasters in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, where we found their delicious Morning Mantra Roast. Step out of the darkness and into the light! Cheers to Mean Joe Bean!

First seen on Saturday, March 3, 2018

Style: Stout - Oatmeal

ABV: 4.8    IBU: 25

“We’ve had one yes, but what about Second Breakfast Oatmeal Stout?” Don’t worry friend, we’ve got your pre-elevensies treat covered! This deep, dark, and mysterious brew combines the refreshing taste of a traditional Irish dry stout with the round sweetness of fresh oatmeal. lightly carbonated and best served at cellar temperature (8-12?). Perfect for a hike through the mountains, or on a bench in a shire. Treat your wizard friend to the one stout to rule them all!

First seen on Thursday, May 18, 2017

Style: IPA - Rye

ABV: 8    IBU: 80

The time has come for us to bring this small batch fan favorite to a much wider audience! Commander Rye-ker Imperial Rye IPA showcases Amarillo hops exclusively, continuously and relentlessly added to a 75 minute boil and dry hopped in the fermenter. Despite the heavy hand on hops, and thanks to a massive mash, Rye-Ker’s bitterness balances with a solid malt backbone. As the name suggests, a touch of canadian rye malt rounds off the Amarillo fruitiness with a subtle spicy kick. Clean and crisp North American Ale yeast ensures incredible slammability without detracting from its colossal punch!

First seen on Thursday, September 14, 2017

Style: IPA - White / Wheat

ABV: 5.5    IBU: 60

If you've ever been to Cumberland County then you've probably heard whispers of a Sasquatch like beast roaming the forests of Athol. We brewed this recipe up while hiking through the area as we came across grapefruit peels and coriander seeds in a clearing - surely that of the White Ogre's lunch! Enjoy with spicy tacos, hot sausages, or wandering explorers.

First seen on Saturday, April 15, 2017

Style: Winter Ale

ABV: 5    IBU: 20

It’s no secret that Cumberland County has some of the world’s best maple syrup. We’ve tapped the trees in our own backyards to brew this deliciously sweet yet balanced maple beer. Partnering up with Hidden Mountain Maple Farms, we use maple sap instead of water throughout the entire brewing process. We then finish off the beer with gallons of the best locally produced maple syrup around. This process means we can only brew Maccan Maple in the Spring, so get it while it lasts!

First seen on Sunday, February 26, 2017

Style: Winter Ale

ABV: 9    IBU: 0

For a nation no stranger to the cold, we know the importance of making the winter warmer. Full bodied and ringing in at a hearty 8.5%, Hibrrnation is an extra strong belly warmer perfect for sitting by the fire and kicking off a long winter’s nap. We loaded this deep chestnut brown ale with demerara sugar and unfiltered local honey for an extra sweet and rich warmth. The sweetness of this great big brew stays grounded by the earthy tones of Willamette hops. Hibrrnation disappears with the snow, so get it while it’s cold!

First seen on Saturday, January 6, 2018

Style: Fruit Beer

ABV: 4    IBU: 0

Have you seen the well to do? Check out Mr. Oxford Blue. Ohhhhhhh yeeeaah! With its mild hops, ridiculously low IBU, and subtle pink hues, you won't find anything artificial about this brew. Foraged blueberries from Cumberland's renowned wild blueberry fields are what set this one apart from other blueberry ales. No extracts here! Get your blueberry fix, with Exit 6!

First seen on Thursday, June 21, 2018

Style: Pumpkin / Yam Beer

ABV: 5.6    IBU: 15

Harvest moon has come to pass, crush the barley, mix the mash. In the cauldron, boil and bubble, pumpkin smash with hops of fuggle. Witch's wort with added spice, a splash of yeast to give it life! We present to you this sacred gourd, Pumpkin Ale-ixir, freshly poured! Hand roasted pumpkins with just the right amount of brown sugar; you'll find no canned purees here. Our traditional pumpkin ale uses only this year's harvest and a secret blend of fresh organic spices. Cheers to Samhain!

First seen on Thursday, October 5, 2017

Style: Brown Ale - English

ABV: 5.1    IBU: 25

What is Honey Chaga Brown you ask? Well my friends, it is an earthy, crisp, refreshing Northern English Brown Ale. Steeped Chaga harvested by Shawee, a real life Lumberjack, gives this one it’s deep brown colour. We topped it off with copious amounts of Nappan Wildflower Honey, so you’ll also catch a light bodied honey tartness. The secret blend of hops were grown right here in Amherst by locally notorious home brewer Jeff Smith. We couldn’t possibly pack any more local flavours in to this beer. Perfect for the seasonal downs, this one is sure to pick you up when the weather gets rough, you can be happy if you’ve a mind to! Pairs well with roller skating in a buffalo herd and taking a shower in a parakeet cage. Chuga-lug!

First seen on Friday, November 10, 2017

Style: Lager - Japanese Rice

ABV: 5.5    IBU: 0

Finally, the first real lager from Trider's. This is the one we always wanted to make. Our nod to the great Dry Wars of the early 80's! Cheers!

First seen on Friday, March 27, 2020

Style: Porter - Other

ABV: 4    IBU: 0

Ho Ho Holy Candy Canes this is a tasty Porter! Robbie the Elf stuffed one of these into the advent calendars of craft beer lovers all across the east coast. You’ll not be finding one anywhere else. Savour the moment; this fresh, minty, and decadent dark chocolate evening treat is one of a kind! Crack one by the fire after eight and let the magic of the holiday season swirl in your glass! Happy Holidays from Trider’s!

First seen on Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Style: IPA - American

ABV: 6    IBU: 0

Sometimes, you have to have that middle of road IPA.

First seen on Saturday, May 4, 2019

Style: Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche

ABV: 4.5    IBU: 0

Refreshing, elegant, and tasty! Traditional belgian witbier recipe (50/50 wheat and barley malt) with a hoppy twist. Dry hopped with the subtly citrus, spicy, and herbal Triskel hop from France! A cloudy light golden beer with thick fluffy head. Moderate to high carbonation, so pour with care. Generous amounts of sweet orange peel and cascade hops give a balanced but zesty citrus kick, blending perfectly with the light spicy undertone of coriander. Not too bitter, not too sweet. A supreme thirst quencher, it’s the perfect beer for hot summer days!

First seen on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Style: IPA - Belgian

ABV: 6.5    IBU: 0

When we make a beer with another brewery, it’s kind of like musicians getting together for a jam session – each player contributes a bit of their own passion to create a one-of-a-kind experience. This collaborative brew between Salt Box Brewing, Trider’s Craft Beer, and Lunn’s Mill Beer Company, celebrates craft brewing expertise from three different counties in Nova Scotia. The result is “Tridal Bay” Belgian IPA. Considered a hybrid of styles, it is inspired by the dry, malty Belgian tripel and the American India Pale Ale (IPA). Brewed with the hoppy character of an IPA, but finished with a Belgian yeast strain this beer offers a unique balance of citrusy hops and complex fruit against the backdrop of smooth, dry malt and a slightly higher ABV (6.5%) Collaboration is more than just a beer, it’s a community. Think social. Drink local.

First seen on Friday, May 18, 2018

Style: Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche

ABV: 5    IBU: 10

Belgian Specialty Honey Heather Ale; a witbier base with a bold addition of wild honey locally sourced from Nappan, Nova Scotia and Highland Heather! Hazy, Honey, Tart, and Sweet! This beer is wild!

First seen on Saturday, June 10, 2017

Style: Fruit Beer

ABV: 4.6    IBU: 15

Just in case you were looking for another blueberry beer, we've got your back! Brewed with 100% Amherst Blueberries and no extracts or added sugars, our Blue Me Away! Blueberry Ale has a beautiful blue tint and a pleasant berry aroma. With a more than subtle blueberry flavour, our beer is free from perfumes and tastes as it should, like beer. Enjoy while available!

First seen on Friday, August 4, 2017

Style: IPA - Session

ABV: 4.9    IBU: 0

Here’s an easy drinking India Session Ale to get you into the adopting spirit! The lovable faces featured on these bottles are looking for a happy new home, so make your way to the shelter and meet them in the fur! To make this purrrfect partnership even better, the proceeds of sale for this tasty beer go to the Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, so drink it up! Each bottle features one of four adoptable pets, and pairs well with belly rubs and tail wags.

First seen on Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Style: IPA - Imperial / Double

ABV: 7.5    IBU: 86

First seen on Monday, August 17, 2020

Style: Sour - Other

ABV: 3.5    IBU: 10

Lacto kettle sour featuring a healthy percentage of rice for lightness. Three separate additions of fresh local strawberries sourced from Nicnat Farms, located just down the road on the shore of the Northumberland Strait. The berries were fermented with the base beer, added for some warm aging, and again during cold conditioning. Rosy colour with a thick slightly pink head having a clear and distinct strawberry aroma on the nose. The lacto provides some definite tartness, but not so much that the strawberry flavour doesn't shine through. This beer is released in growlers and made available by the keg while quantities last. Easy drinking late summer crusher.

First seen on Saturday, September 2, 2017

Style: Porter - Other

ABV: 5    IBU: 0

Collaboration with Off Track Brewing in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

First seen on Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Style: Spiced / Herbed Beer

ABV: 6    IBU: 0

First seen on Saturday, November 9, 2019