The Story of Candid Brewing
Good beer is an accessory to good company. That is the whole idea behind Candid. We make beer, obviously, but more importantly we make a place to be together. Candid was built for easy East Coast afternoons, for reminiscing and story telling, and for the kind of moments that don't need explaining. The ones where you show up with people you like, order a beer you trust, and settle in.
Who we are
We are Candid, an independent, WBE certified, family operated craft brewery in Antigonish, the Highland Heart of Nova Scotia. We opened our doors in May 2021 in the former Casket News building at 88 College St, and we handcraft our beer in small batches right here in town.
Why here
We didn't move back to rural Nova Scotia by accident. We chose it. We chose to raise our family here. We chose to build a business here. And we chose to test a simple idea, that rural communities deserve ambitious, well run companies. We don't believe excellence should be reserved for big cities, so we brought it home.
Meet the Founders
We're Louise and Bryan, the founders. Louise leads strategy, partnerships, and the long game, and she believes small businesses can shape local economies and be a force for positive change. Bryan is the beer wizard. He leads brewing and operations, trained internationally through the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers, and has more than a decade of professional experience, including at Phillips Brewing in Victoria, Alley Kat in Edmonton, Propeller in Dartmouth, and Big Spruce in Cape Breton. He has brewed at scale, refined his craft, and brought all of that experience home to Nova Scotia.
"Beer is meant to be shared, and to have face-to-face conversations, candid conversations, amongst friends. It's also about being straightforward about beer; it doesn't have to be snobby or inaccessible."
Cheers to that!
Come on now, grab some beer!
