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Alexander Keith's is a Canadian brewery founded in 1820 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, by Alexander Keith, who emigrated from Scotland in 1817, where it is still the only location of an Alexander Keith's brewery. Today, the brewery is under the control of Labatt, a subsidiary of Interbrew. The brewery also produces Oland beers, distributed in Eastern Canada. The entrance of a brewery. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Please read first: This article is about the Nova Scotia community. ... Alexander Keith Alexander Keith (October 5, 1795 – December 14, 1873) Born in Halkirk, Scotland, he immigrated to Canada in 1817 and founded the Alexander Keiths brewing company in 1820. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Labatt Brewing Company Ltd. ... Interbrew was a large Belgium-based brewing company which owned many internationally known beers, as well as some smaller local beers. ...


As of 2004-2005, Keith's is well known for their TV commercials, where a strongly patriotic Haligonian (with a Scottish kilt and accent) makes a big fuss about any peceived insult about Keith's brew, including spillages and shortages. On 15 February 2006, the actor (Robert Norman Smith), who acts in these ads was arrested on child pornography charges. Labatt has since pulled the ads. February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Generally, child pornography (sometimes referred to as CP, child porn, KP, or kiddie porn) is an illegal form of pornography, featuring children. ...


Keith's most popular and most widely distributed beer is its India Pale Ale. While it is not a faithful recreation of an IPA, the title has added a credibility to the beer, especially outside of Nova Scotia, where it is seen as somewhat "exotic." A bottle of Fullers IPA India Pale Ale (IPA, also known as Strong Pale Ale or Imperial Pale Ale), is a distinct style of beer and is characterized as a sparkling pale ale with a high level of alcohol (5. ...


Alexander Keith's career as a politician, and the brewery's and Nova Scotia's Scottish heritage are used to market the beer. In 2002, Halifax mayor, Peter Kelly, included an invitation to visit Halifax in each case of beer. Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Peter J. Kelly is the current mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. ...


See also

A frothy glass of beer — beer has played a significant role in Canadian history. ...

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