Wayfarers' Ale Society came together in 2012 as a group of craft beer enthusiasts living in Nova Scotia to create and develop our own beers, (both lagers and ales) in contrast to the ever increasing blandness of industrial beers and very hoppy but good craft beers (of course, we do make hoppy beers as well). After a lot of experimenting, and tasting, we gravitated towards making really interesting beers, that go well with foods, and we also enjoyed reviving some heritage beer recipes and seasonal beers such as fresh filtered light ales. A point came when so many of our friends liked our beers that the Society decided to also make these available to everyone. We needed more brewing space and so the decision to build a new craft brewery was hatched, one with a focus of designing and making beers we enjoyed ourselves, and also in response to our desire to 'support local' in a very real way here in the Valley.

In fact, Canada and Nova Scotia makes superb craft beer and Wayfarers' Ale Society stands proudly in support of developing the craft beer business here in the Annapolis Valley, employing local people and keeping our investment dollars right here at home, using local suppliers and can boast that all of our main equipment was sourced from Canada and the Maritimes.

Why Wayfarer?
Guided by a deep reverence for tradition and an unwavering desire to offer respite to weary travelers, the name "Wayfarers' Ale Society" was chosen — an ode to the English custom where wanderers would seek solace in churches, replenishing their spirits with a sip of ale and a nourishing bite of bread.

So, if ever you find yourself traversing the paths less traveled, yearning for a moment of restoration, fear not, for Wayfarers' Ale stands ready to offer you the quintessential "dole" – a delightful libation that will both quench your thirst and replenish your weary soul.