Brisbane Breweries To Include On Your Travel Itinerary
The modus operandi of a brewery, as you might already know, is to make and sell beer. A brewery is a place where beer is commercially made and there are distinct sets of brewing equipment called a plant. So, why should you take a brewery tour?
Taking a tour like this is the perfect way to find out more about the intricate process of producing your favourite beer and you may also get the opportunity to try out some interesting brews that were not known to you before. After a taking a brewery tour, you will find that a pint of beer is no longer simply a pint of beer. Now you will understand better the origin of the wheat used, when and how the yeast was added, and where the aforementioned were was brewed. There are various organised tours around the Brisbane Breweries or you can simply hire a coach and make your own tour!
Read on to find out more about cold beer, great venues as well as some great food!
James Squire at South Bank
The brewery is actually South Bank’s first brew bar and it honours the life of James Squire, who was an infamous, but charismatic brewer, who was once a rogue convict. He inspired the creation of flavoursome beers that were award-winning. The massive brewery is built under the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and it offers guests a complete dining menu as well as a huge selection of bar food to keep everyone satisfied.
All Inn Brewing Co at Banyo
The brewers at All Inn only make ales that are full-flavoured, and are unfiltered, finings free, unpasteurised and free from additives. If you also head down to the Nudgee Brewery Bar, there are rotating food trucks, beer of the month and also live music on the weekends, waiting for your patronage. However, guests should keep in mind that the brewery is only open to the public on Fridays and Saturday (noon to 9pm), and 2pm to 7pm on Sundays.
Brews Brothers at Woolloongabba
The brewery is one huge experiment in the world of beer brewing and you are cordially invited to join the fun. Here, you can make your own beer and you can join the brewers club! The membership is well worth it, as the club brews on Thursdays are they will pay you in beer – definitely a win-win situation. Other than getting hands-on with brewing beer or wrapping your hands around your favourite cold one, you can come in for taste tests every Friday from 4pm. There will be cheap samples as well as free snags.
Bacchus Brewing Co at Capalaba
Although the brewery is located out at Capalaba, the journey is here is well worth it for the brews. If you are feeling adventurous, try brews like The Kraken, an American IPA that is infused with rum; Weis Beer, which is inspired by ice-cream with vanilla, toasted coconut and raspberry; and not forgetting chocolate beer! The brewery is also open to the public and serves drinks as per normal. On weekends, there will be different kinds of food trucks parked outside.
Four Hearts Brewing at Ipswich
Opening the doors of The Pumpyard, they serve brew that are house-made as well as tasty food to the hungry locals. This is not your average watering hole as this heritage-listed building, which was constructed in 1910, is sitting right on top of the first water source for Ipswich during the middle of the 1800s. If you plan to chill at the bar, you may notice eight to ten taps and five of them are supplied directly from the brewery tanks.
XXXX at Milton
You got that the brewery’s name right. It is indeed quadruple Xs. This is the state’s iconic beverage and no one can forget about it. The giant brewery offers tours that take guest on a historical journey, teaching about the brand’s history that spans more than a century and how it soon became an iconic brew. You may quench your thirst with a tasting session after the ninety minute tour.
Brisbane Brewing Co at West End
As you arrive at a laneway off the busy Boundary Street in West End, pass through the wrought-iron gate and you will find this hideaway brewery and bar. This is an urban gem that is coupled with a green and airy beer garden as well as other intimate nooks and crannies of the location. While enjoying a cold one, you can order grazing plates and listen to some live music. You may also want to taste some award-winning beers that are free from preservatives, which are made using hops, waters, yeast and barley.
Green Beacon Brewing at Newstead
Amusingly, the brewery falls into an area that is dubbed as the Brewmuda Triangle. The brewery is situated in a Teneriffe warehouse that exudes a level of rustic charm. The brewery has a main range of six beers that are preservative-free, and comes with seasonal rotators. Don’t forget to pair your favourite craft brew with some delicious and fresh seafood from Queensland. You may also want to follow Green Beacon’s social media to know which food truck is making a special appearance.
Newstead Brewing Co
Finally, Newstead Brewing Co is a boutique brewpub that is situated in a loft steel warehouse, and consists of a pub and restaurant and a microbrewery. The brewpub has twelve available taps to choose from, and eight brews are supplied directly from the brewery tanks. You and your friends would also be delighted to know that Newstead Brewing Co’s kitchen serves gastropub feasts that can be perfectly paired with craft beers.
As there are so many breweries to head to in Brisbane, you should leverage on minibus and coach hire services for a bigger travelling group.
Sometimes, traffic may get hectic in this bustling city and even public transport may not be viable at that particular time. Hence, instead of getting lost in between locations or arrive at a location when it is already closing, consider hired transport to get you and your friends to your desired destination on time and in the most comfortable manner.
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