About Tatamagouche Brewing Co.
Tatamagouche Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery that turned an old butcher shop on Main Street into a community brewery in 2014. Its name and look come from a local story about a two-headed calf. The lineup ranges from Tata Lite Lager and the Instinct Farmhouse Pale Ale to the Grand Slammer Double IPA, Ebb & Flow IPA, a barrel-aged imperial stout and the Vintage Lane barrel-aged saison, plus seasonal releases, vodka and gin sodas and a non-alcoholic beer line.
The taproom is open year-round. Fall 2026 hours are Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Guided tastings led by a Cicerone Certified Beer Server are offered by appointment, mostly on Saturdays, and include three 4-ounce samples of your choice.
There is no kitchen, so bring your own food or pick up takeout; food trucks visit on some Fridays. The taproom calls itself family-friendly and pet-friendly. Live music runs Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., trivia is Sunday at 3 p.m. through the fall, and Halloween brings an open mic and trick-or-treating on October 31. Private rentals and group bookings are available after hours.
Seafoam Lavender Company is about 15 minutes east along the shore road, so the brewery works as a village stop before or after a summer visit to the lavender gardens.
What to do
- Try Tata Lite Lager or the Instinct Farmhouse Pale Ale in the taproom
- Book a guided tasting of three beers, mostly on Saturdays
- Catch live music on Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Join Sunday trivia at 3 p.m. in fall
- Pick up non-alcoholic beer or a vodka or gin soda to go
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Taproom open year-round; closed December 25–26
- Hours
- Fall 2026: Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Reservations
- Walk-in (tours by appointment)
Tips for your visit
- The taproom has no kitchen; bring food or check for a food truck on Fridays.
- Tours are by appointment only and fill around production, so book ahead for a Saturday.
- Plan a designated driver if you'll be tasting.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens · about 15 minutes away
Seafoam Lavender Company is about 15 minutes east, so pair a summer garden visit with a stop in Tatamagouche village.
Getting there
Questions
Does the taproom serve food?
No. Bring your own or get takeout; food trucks visit on some Fridays.
Are dogs and kids welcome?
The taproom describes itself as family-friendly and pet-friendly.
Can I tour the brewery?
Yes, by appointment, mostly on Saturdays; the tasting includes three 4-ounce samples.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Tatamagouche & River John, Nova Scotia
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