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The 10 Best Breweries in Australia, Australia
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1. Robe Town Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 741blakel
Stopped in on our way through Robe. Highly recommend to make a visit if your in Robe or passing through. Great tasting beers and a huge variety!
2. Bilpin Cider Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 216 reviews
Bilpin Cider Co is a craft cider business based in the Blue Mountains region of NSW, about 90 minutes drive from Sydney CBD. All of our products are made from freshly crushed fruit and there is no added sugar, concentrates or syrups used in our production. We have a range of 5 alcoholic varieties and 1 non alcoholic variety and the visit to our Cidery includes a tasting across the range.
Reviewed By 789jesn - Leura, Australia
So many delicious ciders, many little touches such as an optional picnic blanket/ basket Staff were so lovely and helpful
3. Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
The Gold Coast's first and only craft Gin, Vodka and Whiskey distillery located just two minutes walk from the North Burleigh beach. Recreating age-old family recipes in memory of our Great Granddad Jack, each of our spirits are handcrafted and made from locally or nationally sourced raw materials. We have humbly won multiple prestigious industry awards since opening and invite you to join us on a tour or visit to the Tasting Room to try for yourself. Production is on full show to visitors from the Tasting Room and tours are available over the weekend. We also host a very intimate distillery experience weekly where you can make your own bottle of gin and enjoy an evening with our Head Distiller. Our Tasting Room has a BYO food policy (order in or bring your own cheeseboard). We're both family & fur baby friendly and often have local live music on weekends.
Reviewed By Lauralee47
So our day started with a tour of the Granddad Jack’s distillery, with a gin in our hand and Dave telling his story. We learnt about the family history and how every aspect of the business came together from the building of the premises to the name on each bottle. We were captivated from the start and felt like we’d been welcomed into the family. Being that the venue is BYO food, we decided to whip out a little cheese board and Nicky kindly sat us at the bar to be a part of the action. Zac and Jimmy had the bar under control and had some great banter to keep us entertained for the day. Luke popped his head up briefly out the back, but boy oh boy is his coffee liqueur worth a try!! The kiwi singer (Joe I think) knew how to read the room when it came to song choices. Alongside the usual Sunday vibes, he did some originals songs and then some acoustic versions of songs you wouldn’t really expect to hear. It was all round a lovely atmosphere. We have friends coming up to QLD from VIC later this year and will definitely be bringing them here! Thanks again to the awesome family that is Granddad Jack’s! Sam and Blondie xx
4. Cascade Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,063 reviews
Step inside Australia's oldest operating brewery, nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Wellington, to learn how Cascade has been crafting beer since 1832. Our guides will share Cascade's fabled recipe; a dash of history, a healthy dose of Tasmania's finest ingredients and a generous serve of brewing craft. You can take a tour or just relax and enjoy Cascade beers and Mercury ciders, savour a delicious lunch and wander our three acres of heritage gardens.
Reviewed By janhQ2304KF - Rothbury, Australia
From the cannons at the front gate to the fermentation room on the top floor, this informative tour taught us about the secrets of beer making and the convict workers who enjoyed five 10 minute beer drinking sessions each day when the bell rang! Lucinda was a terrific guide.
5. James Boag Brewery Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 594 reviews
Reviewed By lulib66 - Wollongong, Australia
The tour was a great insight of beer making and the history of James Boag and Launceston. Our tour guide Nicole was fantastic, very informative and entertaining. This tour is definitely worth doing if you’re in Launceston.
6. XXXX Brewery Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 617 reviews
Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 135 year history of an Australian icon. Get close to the action as you walk through the heart of the brewery, and finish with a tasting session in the unique Ale House bar. Lasting approximately 90 minutes the XXXX Brewery Tour is an entertaining and educational experience which tells the colourful XXXX story.
Reviewed By Trezoe
3 of us took part in the Brewery Tour yesterday - from the video at the start to the tasting at the end we couldn't fault it. The tour was both informative and entertaining. Can't believe I have lived in QLD for 44 years and this is the first time I have done the tour. Looking at some of the old cans and bottles along the way brought back different memories in my own life. Great sampling of the different styles they brew at the end. We followed it up with a couple of souvenirs and lunch at the Alehouse - no better way to spend a morning.
7. Little Creatures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 882 reviews
Want to learn about all things brewing along with the Little Creatures story? Brewery Tours with one of our resident hop heads include learning about the brewing process and the great ingredients we use as well as the Little Creatures story. Finish with a guided tasting of the full range of beers. Brewery tours run daily at 12, 1, 2 & 3pm and Fridays at 6pm. Book on our website or drop into the brewhouse bar just before the start and sign up. Brewery Tours are $25pp and 18+ only. Duration approx. 1.5 hrs. No time for a tour? We also do self-guided tasting trays ($15) or you can drop in to the Little Creatures Great Hall for a bite to eat and beer served straight from the conditioning tanks, it doesn't get any fresher! You can also pick up a six pack or some Little Creatures swag to take home, or hire a free bike hire to explore Fremantle.
Reviewed By MastoTrip - Melbourne, Australia
Did the brewery tour and the guide was very insightful about beer production and super friendly. Got to try all of their types of beers in a chill setting. On the harbour too so the view was nice as well.
8. Cupitt's Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
With expansive spectacular views of rolling green hills & vineyards, Cupitt's Estate is an award-winning boutique winery, craft brewery and artisan fromagerie with restaurant and casual dining. Located on the NSW South Coast, tucked between stunning mountain ranges and some of Australia’s best beaches – Cupitt’s Estate is proudly family owned and operated by the Cupitt family; Rosie, Griff, Tom, Libby & Wally. Embodying a farm to table philosophy and inspired by family, community, and the beauty & resourcefulness of the land, Cupitt’s Estate is a living testament to how sustainable, homegrown and locally sourced produce define exceptional dining and foster experiences that create real connection with each other and the environment. Perfect for couples, families and groups (and dogs when dining outside), Cupitt's is popular with locals and tourists alike so be sure to book your table online at cupitt.com.au in advance so you don't miss out on this unique and memorable venue.
Reviewed By thewhereto - Sydney, Australia
Cupitt’s Estate is well known in the South Coast, as it is a lovely place to enjoy wine or beer tasting, grab a bite to eat or dine in the restaurant whilst taking in the stunning views of the property and the Budawang Ranges. We partook in a wine tasting, paired with cheese and crackers, sitting outdoors on the lawn where there were plenty of families and even dogs! Cupitt’s is known for their award winning wines, the winery in operation since 2007. Cupitt’s produces sparkling, whites and reds in a range of varieties especially European varieties. Grapes are sourced from grapes are sourced from cool climate regions across New South Wales and Victoria, including Hilltops, Tumarumba, Orange, the Yarra Valley and Canberra District. Cupitt’s now also produce their own craft beer so you’re able to try beer paddles too; ale, ipa, pale ale, coconut IPA, imperial stout, Pilsner and more. Food You can dine in the on site restaurant with a 4-Course set menu for $85 pp. Alternatively you can sit outside and order from their ala carte which has charcuterie boards, cheeses and pizzas. You can take a wine or beer tasting out there too. Wine and cheese tastings For $45 pp you can also book to do a wine and cheese tasting with 5 wines and 3 cheeses. Wine tasting The guided Cellar Door tasting takes you through 5 wines, where you taste the wines and learn about the winemaking process and find your favourite. The tasting is $10 pp. Shop You can visit the cellar door for take-away Wine, Beer, Cheese and Merchandise. Overall The winery is super popular so you really must book for any of the experiences. We found it to be a lovely experience
9. Stone & Wood Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Born and raised in Byron Bay, we’re proudly independent and local, brewing and bottling our approachable beer in the Northern Rivers of NSW, one of the greatest places on Earth. It's a place where people enjoy having a beer when relaxing after catching a wave, catching a band at the pub or just catching up with friends. It's that sort of place. As the local brewer, we brew beer for times like these. Drop into our tasting room for a tour and beer paddle for $35. We're open 7 days a week, with tours at 11am and 3pm weekdays, except Tuesdays. Weekend tours run at 11am and 2pm. Drop us an email if you'd like to save a spot...
Reviewed By johannap639 - Sydney, Australia
S&W has a cool and relaxed vibe, much like all of Byron really... we had beer tasting paddles which were very generously poured and well worth the cost, and as a non-beer drinker normally, I was really surprised and impressed by the range of flavours and different types of beer they have and really enjoyed them. I would definitely recommend a visit, even for people who normally wouldn't do a beer or brewery tasting!
10. Little Creatures Brewing P/L
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By BeccyI18 - Jindera, Australia
Wow! The food was amazing(especially the lamb pizza!), great craft beer be sure to try the Rasberry beer!!) and the service was exceptional! The staff happily chatted with our 2.5 year old about his colouring in and chips, really made us feel welcome, which was great as we were unsure about taking a 2.5 year old to a brewery. Upon leaving, one of the staff (Amanda I think it was) asked me for my phone so she could take some photos of the 3 of us 'making memories ' which was nice instead of one of us hiding behind the camera! Great atmosphere and even a little sand pit for the kids! Would definitely recommend coming here and we will return for sure!!
