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Victorians appreciate the taste of a great beer.

Victoria is also one of Australia’s ~ indeed, one ofthe world’s ~ leading manufacturers of great beer.

Melbourne hosts the world’s second-biggestprofessional beer competition, the annualAustralian International Beer Awards.

Victoria has 35 of Australia’s 120 microbreweries~ many of those in regional Victoria ~ and it isgrowing into a significant and thriving nicheindustry. There is no mistaking the importance oflocation in adding to the personality and quality ofthese beers.

By 2010 the plan is to have 50 microbreweriesthat sustain 260 full-time jobs and contribute morethan $180 million to Victoria’s economy.

This 2009 edition of The Beer Lovers’ Guide toVictoria’s Microbreweries is a concise andfascinating summary of the unique art and scienceof craft brewing, telling the stories behind Victoria’stalented and passionate craft brewers. Many craftbreweries are open for tours and tastings.

Whether you’re planning a regional Victorianholiday or out at a bar, this invaluable guide willhelp you choose a hand-crafted Victorian ale orlager to rival the world’s best.

The personality of the brewers and the individualityof their premium products are served up on everypage of this bigger and better 4th edition.

Great beer lovers.Great beer makers.

Foreword

Jacinta Allan MPMinister for Regional and Rural Development

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victoria’s microbrewery industry

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Victorian Microbrewers arepassionate about CraftBrewing and producingquality beer ~ moreimportantly aboutsharing theirpassion with you.

Victoria’s expansivemicro-brewingindustry provides youwith a greater choiceof better quality andinteresting beer styles.

Fresh, full flavoured andlocally produced ~ whychoose anything else?

There are currently over25 microbreweries operatingthroughout Victoria, with moreto come.

Every brewery sees their beerdifferently, producing uniqueversions of world renowned beerstyles as well as creating theirown individual brews.

Victoria’s Microbrewers areenthusiastic participants in beereducation and appreciation.

Simply visit one of the manylisted breweries to see the passionfor yourself!

Flavour characteristics,and food and beermatching, are just as

important to good beeras good wine.

Rich full flavouredbeers are ideal complimentsto stews, roasts andhearty foods.

Lagers freshen up lightmeals, and matchbeautifully with delicateseafood.

Pilsners and aromaticbeers styles match amazingly tospicy foods, but the sweet flavoursof malt driven creamy brews alsocelebrate the spicy kick as well.

Victoria’s Microbrewers hope youfind the information listed in thisguide helpful to educating yoursenses towards a better beer.

Whoever said learning wasn’t fun!

See you at one of Victoria’sgreatest assets…its many microbreweries!

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guide to beer terminology

Ale - Style made with a top fermentingyeast, ales are generally robust and fruity.

Aroma Hops - Hops rich in oils andchosen for their aroma contribution to the beer.

Barley - Grain used to produce the maltused in brewing.

Belgian Lace - The white ‘latticework’of foam from the head of a beer, left on theglass after a sip has been taken.

Bitter - A flavour characteristic of beer,contributed by the hops.

Brown Ale - A top-fermented beer,lightly hopped and flavoured with roastedand caramel malt.

Body/Mouthfeel - Density of a beer -amount of mouthfeel experienced by thedrinker.

Bottom-fermenting Yeast - Workswell at low temperatures and ferments moresugars. Also called ‘lager yeast’.

Bouquet/Aroma/Nose - Acombination of hops, malt and yeast by-product to create the fragrance of a beer.

Brew Kettle - One of the vessels usedin the brewing process - to boil the wort -also called a Copper.

Carbonation - ‘Sparkle’ caused bycarbon dioxide, created during fermentationor injected at a later stage.

Cask/Bottle Conditioned - Yeastis left in the brew to finish the fermentationresulting in its carbonation developingnaturally in the package.

Conditioning - Warm conditioningdevelops a complex of flavours, cold impartsa clean and rounded taste.

Craft Beers - Beers produced by small,independent brewers with only traditionalbrewing ingredients such as malt, hops,yeast and water, brewed using a traditionalbrewing processes.

Cream Ale - A combination of top- andbottom-fermented beers, producing a sweet,lightly hopped brew.

Draught Beer - Not a beer style, but amethod of dispensing beer.

Dry Beer - Term for light-bodied brewswith minimal after taste.

Dry Hopping - Adding extra hops to thebeer during fermentation or conditioning in thekeg to enhance its aroma.

Esters - Fruity flavours produced by theyeast while fermenting.

Fermentation - The process of theyeast converting simple sugars in the wort toalcohol and carbon dioxide.

Filtration - Slightly cloudy afterlagering, beer requires filtering to removeany remaining yeast and other materials.Most Craft beers are non-filtered.

Grist - Term for milled grains.

Head - The foam at the top of a beerwhich is the protein pushed out of suspensionby the rising bubbles.

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Hops - The flower of a perennial vine andone of the four key ingredients of beer.

Infusion - Simplest form of mash - grainssoaked in water.

Keg - Beer container - usually 50 litres.

Lager - Bottom fermented beer fermentedat colder temperatures than ales. (From German ‘largen’ - to store).

Liquor - Water used in brewing process.

Malt, Malted Barley - One of thefour key ingredients of beer. Malt is barleywhich has been moistened, allowed togerminate and then dried.

Mash - A key step in the brewing process,malt is ground and blended with hot water toconvert the starch of the malt to sugar.

Milling - First step in the brewingprocess. Barley malt is crushed betweenpairs of rollers, separating the husk from themeal body. The meal body is fractured,preparing the malt for mashing.

Original Gravity - Density of thewort prior to fermentation - a measureof the amount of sugar and solids withinthe wort.

Pale Ale - Amber or copper-coloured,top-fermented beer brewed using pale malts.

Pilsner - Term for pale, golden-hued,highly hopped, bottom-fermented beers.

Pitching - Adding yeast to the wort.

Porter - Very dark, top-fermented beerfirst brewed in London in 1722. Not asdark as a stout.

Roasted Malt - Specialty maltsaffecting both the colour and flavour of beer.

Specific Gravity - A measure of thedensity of a liquid or solid, as compared withthat of water.

Stout - Very dark, heavy, top-fermentedbeer made from pale malt, roasted unmaltedbarley and often, caramel malt.

Tannins - Organic compounds containedin some cereal grains and hops. Creates adry sensation on the tongue.

Top-fermenting Yeast - Works wellat warm temperatures (typically 20 degreescelsius). Unable to ferment some sugars buttolerates higher alcohol concentrations thanbottom-fermenting yeast.

Water - One of the four key ingredientsof beer. The water must be pure for a crisp,fresh taste.

Wheat Beer - Beer containing a highproportion of malted wheat.

Wort - The name given to the sugarextract produced from the malted barleyduring the mashing process.

Yeast - One of the four key ingredients ofbeer. Yeast is a single cell organism whichconverts the sugars contained in the wortinto alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Zymurgy - The science of beer brewing.

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At Arctic Fox, we are passionate aboutmaking full flavoured, naturally brewedbeers without the use of chemicals or

artificial preservatives.We use a traditional mash brewingmethod to produce our beers.

Brewing small batches allows usto closely monitor each and everybrew to ensure that you get greattasting beer.

We use Australian ingredientswherever possible in our beers. They

are naturally fresher than imported ingredients, andwe are doing our bit to support Australian farmers.

Over the next year we hope to expand our range toinclude a number of different beer styles fromaround the world.

At Arctic Fox we respect the environment in ourbrewing practices by using local ingredients toreduce transport, recycle water used for cooling inthe brewing process and managing all wasteproducts that leave the brewery. We also use aninnovative and distinctive ‘top-lock’ 6-pack holderwhich requires significantly less paper thanregular packaging.

We hope you take the opportunity to try some ofour beers soon.

Cheers,

Fab & Brad

We are currently not open for tours, but keep aneye on our website for updates and if brewery toursbecome available.

Arctic Fox Brewing is a proudly independent Australian microbrewery, located in Dandenong, East of Melbourne. We commencedoperation in 2008, making us one of the newest breweries in Victoria.

Arctic Fox BrewingDandenong

Tel ~ 03 9792 1800Fax ~ 03 9792 [email protected]

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brewers: fab and brad

They are more fruity than typicalAustralian beers and most imported(high volume brands).Because we get more of the grain fruitcharacters in our beers they aregenerally less hop driven and thereforenot as bitter or harsh, this makesthem great with food.

The beers are not sweet in terms ofresidual sugar but are sweet because we getrichness from the grain during the mashingprocess. We are a microbrewery and not aboutique brewery ~ i.e. our beers are well made,clean and consistent.

Bintara Brewery is situated on Fraser Road,halfway between Wodonga and Rutherglen on theMurray Valley Highway. The brand new breweryand café is an ideal place to enjoy tasting the beersof Bintara, discuss the natural hand-crafted brewsand view the brewing process. The café is open forbreakfast and lunch from Friday to Monday withtapas and beer tasting platters available.

Come and enjoy a sit down tasting or just visit tosee how we craft our brews.

All Bintara beers are made in the traditional style from theregion that the beers originated from. They are meant to befood beers.

Bintara BreweryRutherglen

Fraser RoadRutherglenVictoria 3685

Mob ~ 0447 327 517

[email protected]

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In the heart of Rutherglen wine country, take the Hume Freeway out ofMelbourne and head towards Wodonga. Once you’ve passed Wangaratta,take the Springhurst exit and follow the signs to Rutherglen. BintaraBrewery is located halfway between Wodonga and Rutherglen on theMurray Valley Highway. Melways Reference: 622, D5.

Operating Hours9.00 am ~ 5.00 pm7 days a week

Beer SelectionCrystal WheatPilsnerPale AleBlack BeerSeasonal beers every quarter

Bridge Road Brewers found itsorigins in Innsbruck Austria.Brewer/owner Ben Kraus,originally from Beechworth,learnt his art in the AustrianAlps, where he met his partnerMaria, who brings her Tyroleanflair to the brewery andits kitchen.

Located in the historic TanswellsCoach House, in the heart of

Beechworth, the brewery boasts a large tastingfacility and dining area. Bridge Road Brewersproduce a big range of ten ales, all of which areavailable for sampling from the brewery bar. TheAustrian influenced kitchen produces the best pretzelthis side of Munich, as well as a well matched lunchand pizza menu. In Summer the Brewery utilises itsbeer garden for moonlight cinema and live musicevents. Beechworth Oktoberfest is held at thebrewery in the first week of October each year.

The brewery is very interactive and enjoys theopportunity to provide visitors with an insight into howthe beer is made, partake in a sample or two andsometimes be involved in the crafting process itself.

Bridge Road Brewers aims to produce beers that arefull bodied and true to style, using the highest qualityingredients we can lay our hands on, including livingyeast strains sourced from some of the world’s mostfamous breweries.

The infamous Ned Kelly features on the label.An icon of the north-east, having spent much timein Beechworth, he was tried in the BeechworthCourthouse and then held in the local prison.

At Bridge Road Brewers you are assured of the completemicrobrewery experience, this attractive timber-cladbrewery, housed in an historic Coach House, boasts someof the best ales in the country.

Bridge Road BrewersBeechworth

Tanswells OldCoach HouseFord StreetBeechworthVictoria 3747

Tel ~ 03 5728 [email protected]

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Bridge Road Brewers has relocated to the Old Coach House, behindTanswells Hotel, down Brewers Lane, off Beechworth’s Main Street(Ford Street). Rear Parking available off High Street.Melways Reference: 622, E7.

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ 5.00 pm (Monday)Closed Tuesdays11.00 am ~ 6.00 pm(Wednesday-Saturday)11.00 am ~ 11.00 pm (Sunday)

Beer SelectionBavarian WheatBeechworth Pale AleRobust PorterAustralian AleCeltic Red Ale“Bling” India Pale AleChevalier “Hefe Weizen”Chevalier “Biere De Garde”Chevalier “Saison”

brewer: ben kraus

In the heart of picturesque Bright,Bright Brewery has set about creatingthe perfect environment to relax andenjoy the finest of MountainCrafted™

beers ~ and what a majestic placeVictoria’s Alpine High Country is tosavour every last drop of them.

The brews are lovingly crafted in aGerman-made, Biering 12 hectolitre

Brewhouse, using fresh mountainwater, high quality ingredients and craft brewingtechniques. Bright Brewery currently creates sixsignature beers ~ Hellfire Amber Ale, an English-style Ale; Blowhard Pale, a bracing American-stylepale ale; Razor Witbier, a delicate Belgian whiteale; Staircase Porter, a robust dark beer; FaintersDubbel, a Belgian abbey-style high alcohol brew;and a new lager, still a closely guarded secret at thetime of going to print ~ plus an exciting line up ofever-changing Brewer’s Choice beers. The beernames are inspired by the dramatic geographicalfeatures around Bright.

Bright Brewery’s beers have won medals every yearin the Australian International Beer Awards.

Bright Brewery provides a tour and tasting programby appointment, and the ever-popular Brewer ForA Day experience each month. At this family-friendly brewery, enjoy live music, hot and cold barfoods, and local wines.

Check out www.brightbrewery.com.au for tours,events, stockists and developments.

The spectacular Alpine High Country is a place of greatAustralian folklore and natural beauty. Overlooking theOvens River, national parks and the mountains themselves,Bright Brewery is hard to top for a beer and a bite!

Bright BreweryBright

121 Great Alpine RoadBrightVictoria 3741

Tel ~ 03 5755 1301Fax ~ 03 5755 1346

[email protected]

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On the Great Alpine Road in the heart of Bright, beside the VisitorInformation Centre. The Great Alpine Road is accessed from theHume Highway and leads over the mountains via Mt Hotham toGippsland and the Coast. Melways Reference: 622, F9.

Operating HoursAfternoons and Evenings7 days a week

Beer SelectionHellfire Amber AleBlowhard PaleRazor WitbierStaircase PorterFainters DubbelBright Lager

Brewer’s Choice rangeavailable at the brewery only

brewers: david cocks (l)

scott brandon (r)

The exploits of ‘wild man’ WilliamBuckley, who lived on the BellarinePeninsula early in the 19th century,led to the well known Australianexpression… ‘Buckley’s Chance’,meaning no chance at all.

So, in late 2001 when Buckley’sBeers was conceived, it wasconsidered by its founders to haveBuckley’s chance of really making it.

A few years on and the Yarra Valley brewery isgoing from strength to strength.

Making the most of older equipment and a 15Hectolitre brewing length, Buckley’s Beers createsan exciting range of award-winning pilsners, alesand the dark, and serious, Buckley’s Bitter.

One philosophy behind the brews is, as thefounders themselves say, ‘Buckley’s is not a beerfor wimps!’ The distinctive bitterness and strengthcan be recognised across the range ~ the full-bodied, well-balanced, hoppy flavours willdefinitely hit the spot.

Add to this the opportunity to observe and assist inthe brewing process (most Saturdays byappointment), not only can you enjoy the brewsbut be involved in their very creation.

Quite seriously, you have Buckley’s chance of notenjoying a session at Buckley’s Beers ~ poor oldWilliam himself would probably like to join you!

Buckley’s Beers is the Yarra Valley’s first Microbrewery withSolar Heated Brew Liquor ~ utilising natural energy fromthe sun to provide a sustainable brewing process!

Buckley’s BeersHealesville

30 Hunter RoadHealesvilleVictoria 3777

PO Box 121HealesvilleVictoria 3777

Tel ~ 03 5962 2701Mob ~ 0408 354 909

[email protected]

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The brewery is easy to find. From Melbourne, take the Eastern Freewayout of Melbourne. This joins the Maroondah Highway, follow this toHealesville. Turn left onto Healesville-Kinglake Road and then left intoHunter Road, just before the railway crossing.Melways Reference: 277, K1.

brewer: john o’callaghan

Operating HoursNormally weekends andpublic holidays but ring firstto check.

Beer SelectionBuckley’s PilzBuckley’s Original AleBuckley’s BitterBuckley’s Dark Bock

The original brainchild of four friendsliving locally, Coldstream Breweryopened its doors to beer lovers anddiners in June 2007.

The restaurant and bar are housed ina charming old brick building on thenorth side of the Coldstream township(dubbed the Gateway to the YarraValley). The microbrewery itself hasbeen set up in a purpose-built

extension across a small courtyard at theback of the restaurant, which has large windowsthrough which you can see for yourself theColdstream beers being brewed in small batches, byBrewer Rod Williams. For a small charge, you canalso join one of the regular brewery tours, followedby a tasting of the full range of draught Coldstreamproducts, that even includes a delicious hand-crafted cider. Wine and Cider Maker Phil Kellymakes this premium cider from the juice of localapples, extracted on a traditional rack and clothcider press.

The restaurant features a menu of share plates,mains and pizzas, along with blackboard specials.Head Chef, Scott Arthur, develops the menuaround local and seasonal ingredients to createsimple, yet high quality food.

A function room is available for private parties ofup to 50 people, with a number of menu optionsavailable, from cocktail parties to three-coursedinners.

Visit Coldstream Brewery in the beautiful Yarra Valley andenjoy great food alongside a delicious range of handcrafted beers that includes both classic lager-styles andtraditional ales.

Coldstream BreweryColdstream

694 Maroondah HighwayColdstreamVictoria 3770

Tel ~ 03 9739 1794Fax ~ 03 9739 1786

[email protected]

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Coldstream is located approximately 45km north east of MelbourneCBD. The brewery is on the corner of Killara Road and MaroondahHighway, approximately 400m south of the Melba Highway turn-off.Melways Reference: 281, B8.

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ 11.00 pm(Wednesday- Sunday)

Beer SelectionColdstream Bitter/Special BitterColdstream PilsnerColdstream Seasonal Beers:

Summer AleChocolate Winter AleSpring LagerAutumn Porter

Coldstream Cider

Set among stunningarchitecture the FlyingHorse Bar & Breweryboasts a total experiencefor the beer enthusiast.

The venue was builtbrand new by a localfamily company inJuly 2008.

The Microbrewery is within full view of the 100seat dining area and not far from the recycledtimber clad bar boasting 18 beer taps includingmany of the local brews.

The venue also has a Sportsbar and TAB, IndoorKids Room, Casual Bar, Lounge with open gasfires, 2 outdoor areas, a large upstairs FunctionRoom, Bottleshop and even an Art Gallery!

The Microbrewery has produced award winningbeers all named after local icons including Gold,Silver and Bronze Medals at the 2009 AIBA andThe 2009 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.

Brewery Tours are available by request.

The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery is the only Microbrewery found onthe Great Ocean Road. Established in 2008 the Microbreweryproduces the award winning Dirty Angel, Champion Porter at the2009 AIBA among others.

Flying Horse Bar and BreweryWarrnambool

10691-10695Princes Highway WarrnamboolVictoria 3280

Tel ~ 03 5562 2254Fax ~ 03 5562 2575

[email protected]

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The Flying Horse Bar & Brewery is one of the first iconic buildings youcome across travelling into the city at the Eastern Entrance. It shares asite with a McDonalds restaurant and BP Service Centre approximately5 kms east of the city centre.

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ 11.00 pm(Sunday-Wednesday)11.00 am ~ 1.00 am(Thursday-Friday)10.00 am ~ 1.00 am(Saturday)

Beer SelectionFlagship Beers:Whale Ale, Dirty AngelSeasonal Beers such asWollaston Wheaty andMahogany Porter amongother seasonal varieties

Take the Monash Freeway out of Melbourne and head to Trafalgar.Turn right at the Criterion Hotel Trafalgar, travel though Thorpdaleand head into Mirboo North. Melways Reference: 628, B8.

Housed in a redevelopedbutter factory, Grand Ridgebeers are brewed with noadded chemicals,preservatives or added sugarmaking them noticeablyclean and rich in flavourand definitely worthhunting down.

Acclaimed as the world’s most awarded breweryafter winning 29 medals at the 2002 AustralianInternational Beer Awards and now over 130international medals including Australian title forbest lager, ale, pilsener, wheat, dark, stout andlight categories of beer, Grand Ridge received thePremier’s Trophy for Best Victorian Beer in 2002,2003 and 2005 and was winner of Victoria’s BestRestaurant in 2005.

The brewery operations can be viewed at a relaxedpace from a brand new gallery in the bar whiletours and tastings complement meals at the fullylicensed restaurant and bistro.

Why not stay the night at Grand Ridge Manor?A classically renovated 1930’s CalifornianBungalow which can comfortably accommodatecouples or groups of up to 9.

This award winning range of beers is craftedfrom only the purest ingredients and blend trulyinternational flavours with local expertise.An unrelenting commitment to quality hasensured that Grand Ridge is one of the world’sbest beer producers.PS: The website is a real goer. Check it out!!

Grand Ridge Road traverses the top of the StrzeleckiRanges affording spectacular views and arriving atthe door of its namesake, the Grand Ridge Breweryand Restaurant.

Grand Ridge BreweryMirboo North

1 Baromi RoadMirboo NorthVictoria 3871

Restaurant, Bar, Tours andAccommodation Enquiries ~Tel ~ 03 5668 [email protected] Beer Enquiries ~Tel ~ 03 9706 2222Mob ~ 0430 588 [email protected] Delivery BeerEnquiries ~Tel ~ 03 9706 [email protected]

brewer: eric walters

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ late7 days a weekRegular live entertainment.Open fires and quality,friendly country service.Bus tours, corporate andgroup functions welcome.

Beer SelectionMoonlight 3.3% alc.volNatural Blonde 4.5%alc.volBrewer’s Pilsener 4.9%alc.volGippsland Gold 4.9%alc.volYarra Valley Gold 4.9%alc.volHatlifter Stout 4.9%alc.volBlack & Tan 4.9%alc.volMoonshine 8.5%alc.volSupershine 11%alc.vol

Established in 2003,Hargreaves Hill BrewingCompany has grown areputation for excellenthand crafted ales.

In late 2007, HargreavesHill opened a bar and restaurant in Yarra Glen, inthe historic National Bank building. This grandVictorian building is the perfect setting to showcasethe Hargreaves Hill beers, with 8 beers on tap.

The brewery was recently upgraded after theoriginal Steels Creek was lost in the 2009bushfires. It now features a 12 hectolitre steamfired Brewhouse, and allows for precise controlover brewing and fermentation temperatures.

Simon and Glenn in the brewery have expandedtheir repertoire of beers, embracing brewingtechniques from around the world to produceunique flavours. They are always searching fornew and exciting hops, malts and yeast to addcharacter and diversity to the range of beers.

The Hargreaves Hill bar and restaurant is theperfect interlude to a wine tasting excursion aroundthe Yarra Valley, and the knowledgeable bar staffare always on hand to take you through a tastingpaddle of 6 beers. The restaurant menu featurescreative, modern brasserie style food designed tocomplement the ales and lagers. Whether it’s ahearty burger for lunch with an ESB, an afternoonsnack on mussels and frites with an Abbey Dubbel,or an aged Black Angus rib eye for dinner, stoppingby on your next trip to the Valley is essential.

The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s premier food and wine regions,an idyllic spot to set up an iconic brewery. Hargreaves Hill BrewingCompany have done just that.

Yarra Glen

25 Bell StreetYarra GlenVictoria 3775

Tel ~ 03 9730 1905Fax ~ 03 9730 1518

[email protected]

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Take the Eastern Freeway out of Melbourne. Turn left onto theMaroondah Highway and head to Coldstream. Turn left onto the MelbaHighway, and head into Yarra Glen. At the traffic lights on your left,you will see an historic double storey bank building. You’ve found us!

Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company

Operating HoursWednesday-Sunday

Beer SelectionPaleHefeweizenESBPorterBohemianAbbey DubbelCeltic

We’re an independent brewery with asmall team passionate about creatingfull flavoured real beers and passionateabout offering a unique experience atthe Brewhouse. Holgate beers areavailable in draught and bottles at theBrewery and through other liquoroutlets, bars, pubs and restaurants.

The Holgate range of beers is brewedwith 100% malt, real hops and sparkling freshMacedon Ranges water ~ all of the finestingredients from Australia and around the world tocreate a diverse range of Ales and Lagers giving youa taste sensation and real beer experience!

The real ales are served from authentic beer enginesfully imported from England. These babies pump upthe real ale from the cellar in the time honouredtradition. Try a tasting “paddle” which is 8x90mlsamples of the full range of Holgate beers.

The accommodation consists of stylishly refurbishedqueen-sized bedrooms, each with new ensuite.Enjoy a Bed and Breakfast with fantastic viewsacross the village of Woodend or onto Mt.Macedon. Like the original travellers, a stay atHolgate Brewhouse is a refuge from your hard-daystouring! And nothing is better than indulging in afew Holgate draught beers, or superb local wines,and only having to wander upstairs to bed!

Holgate Brewhouse ~ A beer haven situated in an iconic 19thCentury hotel, stylishly refurbished by Paul and NatashaHolgate with 10 accommodation rooms, bar, restaurant andfunction room.

Holgate BrewhouseWoodend

Holgate Brewhouse 79 High StreetWoodendVictoria 3442

Contact Us:Hotel, Bar andRestaurant ~Tel ~ 03 5427 2510Fax ~ 03 5427 3502

[email protected]

Take the Calder Freeway out of Melbourne and turn off at the Woodendexit. Keatings Hotel is located on the left in the main street of WoodendVillage. Keep an eye open for the big Bull ~ you can’t miss it!Melways Reference: 609, G9.

brewer: paul holgate

Operating Hours2.00 pm ~ late(Mondays)12 Noon ~ late(Tuesday-Sunday)

Beer SelectionPilsnerMt Macedon AleNut Brown AleWhite AleBig ReG LagerESBTemptress Choc PorterHopinatorDouble Trouble

Catch the free City Circle Tram to Docklands. Or, alternatively, taketram 48 or 70 from Flinders Street, or 86 from Bourke Street toWaterfront City tramstop right behind the pub.

And today the tradition continues with the entirerange of some of Australia’s finest boutique beersavailable on tap at James Squire Brewhouse &Restaurant ~ Waterfront City.

With a micro-brewery on site and passionate staffthat are only too happy to have a chat, you can beassured of a session of great tasting brews and a bitof yarn about the tastes and textures of our beers.

The Brewhouse is decked out with memorabilia andfacts about the great James Squire and hissomewhat sordid past and also features floor toceiling windows that take in the spectacular vista ofVictoria Harbour.

As with most connoisseurs of a fine beer, there is agreat appreciation for fine food, and at theBrewhouse we understand this completely.Our A la Carté and bar menus have a range ofdishes perfectly matched to our beers to ensure youenjoy a truly holistic experience.

So the next time you’re after a relaxing lunch ordinner, or even just a few quiet ales, make yourway down to the Docklands and discover how craftbeers really started…

Talk about quality beers… James Squire was the first Australian toestablish hand crafted brews way back in 1794.

James Squire Brewhouse

Tenancy 16Waterfront City439 Docklands DriveDocklandsMelbourneVictoria 3000Tel ~ 03 9600 0700Fax ~ 03 9600 0299info_melb@jamessquirebrewhouse.netwww.jamessquirebrewhouse.net

Operating Hours12.00 Noon ~ late7 days a week

Beer SelectionDocklands Pale AleHighwayman Red AleCraic Irish StoutWaterfront Wheat AleJames Squire Amber AleJames Squire Golden AleJames Squire PilsenerJames Squire PorterJames Squire India Pale Ale

& Restaurant ~ Waterfont City ~ Docklands

brewer: dave edney

On the corner of Little Collins and Russell Streets, Melbourne.Situated in the Portland Hotel, next to Greater Union CinemaMelways Reference: 2F, G3.

The flavours, aromas and textures ofthe beers on offer at the James SquireBrewhouse redeem Squire’sinteresting, and occasionally shady,personal history.

The James Squire Brewhouseintroduces handcrafted ales brewed on site, addingto our bustling city vibe. Our menus are tailoredto ensure that they match all of our beers,including the full James Squire family on tap.

From the full-bodied Portland Pale Ale to theheady Craic Irish Stout, the Malt Shovel Brewersexpertly craft fresh and flavoursome beers.

You can be assured that your taste buds will get afair work-out. Combine the traditional ale tastes,which have endured the test of time, with a fullAustralian style menu available at the Brewhouse,and you know you are in for a treat.

You could ask one of the friendly staff to ‘standand deliver’ ~ a fine drop of the Highwaymanshould come your way, named for another ofMr. Squire’s personae.

So, share a tale over an ale, further the legends,enhance the myths… and, of course, thoroughlyenjoy the Craic.

The first brewer of beer in Australia, James Squire was aman of many faces. The myths and legends, and some talltales, can still be heard today.

James Squire Brewhouse

Portland Hotel115-127 Russell StreetMelbourneVictoria 3000Tel ~ 03 9810 0064Fax ~ 03 9654 [email protected]

Operating Hours12 Noon ~ late(Monday-Sunday)

Beer SelectionJames Squire Amber AleJames Squire Golden AleJames Squire PilsenerJames Squire PorterJames Squire India Pale AlePortland Pale AleHighwayman Red AleCraic Irish StoutSeasonal Brews IncludeSpeculator American Pale AleColonial Wheat

Portland Hotel ~ Melbourne CBD

Sitting at thebar of thehotel you cansample one ofthe variety of‘wheats’ andales whilstliterallywatching the1200 litre, fullmash breweryin operation.

The hotel and brewery offers relaxedaccommodation and has dining available 7 days aweek. Special ‘beer dishes’ have been created tocompliment the Jamieson range of beers such asLamb Shanks in Stout and Beef ‘n Beer Pie.

Since the first beer rolled out of production in May2001, the brewery has continued to craft beerssuch as Jamieson Mountain Ale, JamiesonRaspberry Ale, Jamieson Pale Ale, the popularJamieson Brown Ale and recently releasedJamieson ‘Beast’ India Pale Ale which are allcurrently available around Melbourne and countryoutlets, both on tap and packaged.

Jeff and Jeanette Whyte are always willing to showyou through the brewery with daily tours and willhappily explain the ins and outs of the brewingprocess almost anytime ~ just ask them!

Head for the hills, savour the scenery and the tastesat Jamieson Brewery ~ maybe stay a while.

Resting amid eight acres, with the Goulburn River flowing behind theproperty, the setting is perfect for the Jamieson Brewery and Hotel.

Jamieson Brewery

Eildon RoadJamiesonVictoria 3723

Tel ~ 03 5777 0515Fax ~ 03 5777 0555

[email protected]

25 minutes from Mansfield off Jamieson-Woodspoint Road.Melways Reference: 628, C2.

brewer: jeff whyte

Operating Hours10.00 am ~ 11.00 pm7 days a week

Beer SelectionJamieson Brown AleJamieson Pale AleJamieson Raspberry AleJamieson Mountain AleJamieson Beast IPA

Jamieson

Mildura Brewery isunlike anything you’veever seen before, andits beers are equally asmemorable.

Producing fivenaturally brewed

beers, along with unique specialty brews, frominside the former Astor Theatre in Mildura’srestaurant precinct, the Mildura Brewery createsbeers that are inspired by and named after localproduce, landmarks and themes.

The best selling beer is the Mallee Bull (5.6% ale),which is closely followed by the Desert Premium(4.5% lager), the Honey Wheat (4.5% wheatbeer), and the Sun Light (3% light beer). Storm(4.5% cloudy ale) was a popular specialty beer andhas become a new addition to the regular line up.

The unique Mildura Brewery has held on to itsformer glory as the Astor Theatre with a grandioserefurbishment of the magnificent art deco building,but also includes a new, three vessel brew houseand bottling line, that is on full display to guestsdrinking or enjoying a meal in the Brewery pub.

Mildura Brewery, the brewery that took Milduraby storm!

Where the beautiful Murray River and the iconic Australian outbackmeet one another lies a town with a grand and colourful history ~Mildura Brewery is at its heart.

Mildura BreweryMildura

20 Langtree AvenueMilduraVictoria 3500

PO Box 800MilduraVictoria 3502

Tel ~ 03 5022 2988Fax ~ 03 5023 8944

[email protected]

Located in Mildura in the heart of the ‘feast street’ dining precinct,on Langtree Avenue (between 7th Street and the Mall).Melways Reference: 614, B5.

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ late7 days a week

Beer SelectionMallee BullDesert Premium LagerHoney WheatSun LightStormSeasonal and Speciality Beers

Mountain Goat started out in Dave’sbackyard in the mid 90’s as a hobbythat was verging on obsessive.Then mate Cam came back fromfrom OS inspired by the NorthAmerican microbrewery movementand said “Dave, let’s turn MountainGoat into a microbrewery ~ youbrew it and I'll sell it.”

Ten years on, Dave and Cam havetheir own microbrewery operating in

the back streets of Richmond and arehand-crafting four, all natural, award winning ales.

You can buy Mountain Goat on tap in around80 inner Melbourne bars or in bottle right aroundthe country.

The brewery opens to public each Friday from 5pmwith all the Goat beers on tap along with rockin’pizzas. You can also visit on a Wednesday from5pm when you can see beer being brewed, get afree tour and earbash a brewer.

Join the Goat Army on the website and stayabreast of breaking Goat news as it happens.

“Well, a mountain goat is a big, hairy animal that never fallsover ~ a good name for a brewery, we reckon!”

Mountain Goat BreweryRichmond

80 North StreetRichmondVictoria 3121

Tel ~ 03 9428 1180Fax ~ 03 9428 1190

[email protected]

Catch the No.48 or 75 tram (Wattle Park) from Flinders Street.It runs along Bridge Road, Richmond. Get off at stop No.22 nearAmora Hotel. Walk down River Sreet, turn left on North Street.Melways Reference: 2H, G5.

brewer (left):dave bonighton

Operating Hours5.00 pm ~ 10.00 pmWednesday5.00 pm ~ MidnightFriday

Beer SelectionHightail AlePale AleIndia Pale AleSurefoot StoutOne-off Brews

Established in 1981 as a boutique winery, OtwayEstate expanded into beer in 2006. The availabilityof high quality rainwater provides the mainingredient for our handcrafted beers.

With a range of over 12 different beers under thePrickly Moses label, Otway Estate is really makingits mark on the micro-brewing industry alreadyachieving 3 silver and 6 bronze medals at theAustralian International Beer Show. The Estate’sBrewer ~ Luke Scott is well recognised in thebrewing industry, working as a brewer at theHunter Brewing Company and CUB prior tomoving home to Victoria and taking up the reins asHead Brewer at Otway Estate.

The selection of beers range from the lightly hoppedSummer Ale to the barrel fermented Strong Ale.

The Prickly Moses range of beers are named afteran indigenous plant that grows on the propertyand characterised by the echidna which is also alocal resident.

The Estate is open 7 days and includes a cellardoor tasting room along with a café / restaurant,gallery, conference / function facility and on-siteaccommodation. Otway Estate provides a complete‘Taste of the Otways’.

Otway Estate produces handcrafted ‘Prickly Moses’ beers using pureOtway Rainwater. Situated in the lush Otway Ranges the expansiverange of beers is guaranteed to tempt any beer lover.

Otway EstateBarongarook

10-30 Hoveys RoadBarongarookVictoria 3249

PO Box 353GeelongVictoria 3220

Tel ~ 03 5233 8400Fax ~ 03 5233 8343

[email protected]

Operating Hours10.00 am ~ 5.00 pm7 days a weekClosed Christmas Day

Beer SelectionOtway LightSummer AleOtway PilsnerWheat BeerOtway AleRed AleOrganic LagerFarmhouse AleSaisonReserve De OtwayOtway Strong AleOtway Stout

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Take the A1 (Princes Highway) from Melbourne to Colac(approximately 2 hours) then follow the C155 (Colac Lavers Hill Road)approximately 12.5 kilometres and turn into Hoveys Road, Barongarook.

head brewer: luke scott

The Red Hill Brewery is unique, havingestablished its own hop yard whereorganically grown hops are nurturedfor use in their craft-beers.The Red Hill Brewery hops are adramatic spectacle, growing over fourmetres high, and on full display tovisitors to the brewery. Using theirown hops imparts distinctive, freshand unique hop flavours and aromasto all Red Hill’s beers.

Red Hill Brewery offers three main beerstyles, Golden Ale, Wheat Beer and Scotch Ale.All are hand-crafted using only water, the finest malt,yeast and Red Hill’s own organically grown hops.

The Red Hill Brewery also features regular seasonalspecialties such as the Belgian Abbey style ChristmasAle, the Autumn celebratory Weizenbock, the hopharvest ESB and in winter the Imperial Stout.

Set in a beautiful rural environment, the Red HillBrewery has a small eatery committed to servinggreat food. The food is a selection of some of themost famous and popular dishes from the great beerloving nations of England, Belgium and Germanywhere the favourite dishes have developed overcenturies according to how well they match thefamous beer styles.

The Red Hill Brewery has its own very specialtasting room where the range of beers can be tastedand purchased or you can also enjoy a beer on thepremises in premium European style glasses,matched to a delicious, beer-friendly meal.

The first microbrewery ever on the Mornington Peninsula.Set amidst the hop vines, in a beautiful rural environment,taste the beers or stay for a delicious, beer-friendly meal.

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From Melbourne take either the Nepean Highway or Monash Freewayout of the city. Get onto the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. Follow thesigns from freeway to Red Hill. Turn right into Shoreham Road at shops.The Brewery is located 2 kilometres south at the corner of Cherry andShoreham Roads. Melways Reference: 190, K10.

Red Hill BreweryRed Hill South

88 Shoreham RoadRed Hill SouthVictoria 3937

Tel ~ 03 5989 2959Fax ~ 03 5989 2270

[email protected]

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ 5.00 pm(Thursday-Sunday andPublic Holidays)

Beer SelectionGolden AleWheat BeerScotch Ale Seasonal and Speciality Beers

In the heart of the Victorian HighCountry the town of Mount Beautysits at the base of Mount Bogongwhere the Kiewa River emerges fromsteep mountain valleys. The Kiewatakes its name from the word for‘sweetwater’ in the language of theoriginal indigenous visitors to theregion and Sweetwater Brewing

Company has adopted this name inrecognition of the history of the area and theimportant part that the pure clear mountain waterplays in the beer we brew.

The brewery is based at Annapurna EstateWinery, providing a location with an atmosphereand scenery that reflects the connection thatSweetwater Brewing Company has with the HighCountry. The alfresco Brewery Bar providesvisitors and lovers of great beer the opportunity toenjoy beer fresh from the brewery in one ofVictoria’s most beautiful locations.

Owner and Brewer, Peter Hull, combines hiscareer expertise in quality food and beverageproduction with his passion for the High Countryenvironment, to produce great beers for locals andvisitors to enjoy. The original two core beers of therange, Pale Ale and Golden Bitter, have quicklybecome favourites and further releases are plannedto reflect the changing seasons of our mountainenvironment.

Located in the picturesque Kiewa Valley at Mount Beauty,Sweetwater Brewing Company aims to brew great beers wherethe flavours of the malt, hops and yeast feature andenhance our pure sweet mountain water.

Sweetwater Brewing CompanyMount Beauty

Simmonds Creek RoadTawonga SouthVictoria 3698

PO Box 256Mount BeautyVictoria 3699

Tel ~ 03 5754 1881Fax ~ 03 5754 1881

[email protected]

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Follow the Falls Creek signs from the Hume Highway, arriving atMount Beauty/Tawonga South. The brewery is located at AnnapurnaEstate Winery, 2 km up Simmonds Creek Road, Tawonga South.VicRoads Directory Reference: 50, D5.

Operating Hours11.00 am ~ 5.00 pm(Wednesday-Sunday andPublic Holidays)

Beer SelectionPale AleGolden BitterSeasonal and Special Releasesto come…

brewer: peter hull

Corner Theobald and Matisi Streets. Melways Reference: 31, B4.

At the 3 Ravens BrewingCompany the magic has beentapped into and from it aselection of superb beers hasbeen conjured; the smooth,honey coloured ‘3 RavensBlond’, the clearly impressive‘3 Ravens White’, theoatmeal stout known as‘3 Ravens Black’. Also to

tempt the palate is ‘3 Ravens Bronze’, a traditionalEnglish style Pale Ale. All beers are available, thebronze from cask at the Lambsgo Bar ~ quite thebeer nerd’s treat.

The magical process which produces these brewsoccurs at the rear of Thornbury engineeringcompany ~ Zektin. Housed within the premises is afully operational, semi-automated, stainless steel12 hectolitre microbrewery.

3 Ravens pride themselves on the quality of theiroperation and the finished product, which iscurrently available on tap and at specialty outlets.

Should you hear the ravens calling, small groupsare welcome to tour the plant, with brewery doorsales available, on Friday afternoons.

Evoke the spirits of the ancient Gods and Warriors~ look to the 3 Ravens!

In ancient Celtic myth and legend, Ravens areinvariably messengers, imbued with spirit and prophecy.High Kings and Warriors alike would draw on theirmagical properties and look to them for guidance.

The 3 Ravens Brewing CompanyThornbury

1 Theobald StreetThornburyVictoria 3071

Tel ~ 03 9495 1026Fax ~ 03 8480 1055Mob ~ 0438 ravens

[email protected]

Operating HoursDirect to Public Sales2.00 pm ~ 8.00 pmFridays

Beer Selection3 Ravens Blond3 Ravens Black3 Ravens White3 Ravens Bronze3 Ravens 553 Ravens Dark

ben pattison (left)

marcus cox (right)

It is with these tough, hard labouring men in mindthat our beers are crafted.

The Tooborac Hotel and Brewery is a new entrantto the brewery scene although it has been servingbeers for over 150 years!

The Carlin Family ~ the current custodians ~ havespent the last three years painstakingly restoringand extending the hotel and stables. The end resultis an old fashioned pub with modern ideas.

The brewery is located in the blue stone stables andhas been re-located from it’s previous home at theRifle Brigade in Bendigo where it operated as amalt extract brewery since the 80’s. In it’s newhome, it is being operated as a full grain breweryunder the able stewardship of brewer DamianNippard, formerly of What’s Brewing at theScottish Chiefs in Geelong.

The combination of atmosphere, beer andtraditional pub fare is what we are all about. It isall about keeping it real. A real pub with real beer,real food and most important of all real people.

Hewn from bluestone and granite, the Tooborac Hotel has stoodsince 1857. After the Gold Rush, the hotel served the area’sWoodcutters, Blacksmiths and Stonemasons ~ the men who workedthe timber and rock that built Melbourne.

Tooborac Hotel and BreweryTooborac

5115 Northern HighwayTooboracVictoria 3522

Tel ~ 03 5433 5201Fax ~ 03 5433 5209

[email protected]

Operating Hours11.00 am7 days a weekClosed Christmas Dayand Good Friday

Beer SelectionPale AleAmber AlePorterSeasonal beers to beinvented…

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The Tooborac Hotel and Brewery is situated on the Northern Highwayin Tooborac. 95 kms north of Melbourne, 10 kms south of Heathcote or30 kms off the Hume at Seymour. Right smack in the middle of theHeathcote and Macedon Ranges wine regions.

The University of Ballarat runs a number ofcourses in Food Science and Brewing at ourMt Helen campus in Ballarat.

They include a 5 day introduction to malting andbrewing short course, a Graduate Certificate andGraduate Diploma of Brewing, and a Bachelor ofApplied Science in Food Science.

As a part of the courses students get theopportunity to brew using the 6 hL brewhouse.A variety of different beers have been producedusing this facility. Examples include our lighter stylepale ale ~ Unigold, a British style dark mild ~Unidark, a rich vanilla infused porter ~ VP, anAmerican Style pale ale ~ Ballarat Gold Ale, anda range of one-off beers including a witbier and our“Sinister Minister” Abbey ale.

These products are packaged into kegs and sold in anumber of local establishments. The University isalso equipped with a 100L pilot brewery, amicromalter and an analytical laboratory.

The University is actively involved in research,consultancy and flavour training for thebrewing industry.

The University of Ballarat operates a licensed brewery which is usedin our teaching programs in brewing.

U N I V E R S I T Y o f B A L L A R ATB R E W E R Y

U N I V E R S I T Y o f B A L L A R ATB R E W E R Y

University of Ballarat BreweryBallarat

University DriveMt HelenBallaratVictoria 3353

Tel ~ 03 5327 9243Fax ~ 03 5327 9240

[email protected]/ard/sci-eng/courses/food.shtml

Operating HoursWhen we’re brewing!

Beer SelectionUniGoldUniDarkBallarat Gold AleVanilla Porter

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ub brewers: peter aldredand bradford tetlow

The open fermenters at White Rabbit set the tonefor a complex dark ale, brewed with just the rightbalance of cutting edge technology and oldfashioned brewer’s passion.

Located in Healesville Township, central to theYarra Valley, our cellar door allows visitors to stepright into the middle of the White Rabbit Breweryand see first hand the magical wonders we get up to!

While you’re with us, grab a snag in a roll from theBBQ or a tasting plate of great Yarra Valleyproduce, together with a wonderfully fresh glass ofWhite Rabbit and kick back and enjoy all thepleasures that a great brewery delivers.

White Rabbit Brewery, located in Healesville amongst the vineyardsof the Yarra Valley, is reintroducing age old brewing techniques withcutting edge technology, resulting in a truly unique beer.

White Rabbit BreweryHealesville

316 Maroondah HighwayHealesvilleVictoria 3777

Tel ~ 03 5962 6516Fax ~ 03 5962 6384

[email protected]

Operating Hours10.00 am ~ 6.00 pmSunday-Thursday10.00 am ~ 10.00 pmFriday and Saturday

Beer SelectionOpen Fermented Ale

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On the Maroondah Highway, just through Healesville town centre nextdoor to Giant Steps / Innocent Bystander winery.Melways Reference: 270, D12

brewers: alex troncosso(l) and dean mcleod (r)

Brothers Andrew and David snatched the gleamingcopper clad brew-house from the bankrupt TimesSquare Brewery in Manhattan NY. The equipmentwhich filled five 40ft shipping containers wassmuggled out of the Big Apple under the cover ofdarkness while the NYC traffic cops snoozed.This piece of Times Square has now become astunning backdrop to their Beerhall.

2 Brothers encourage you to “Drink outside thesquare” with their range of characterful sessionbeers: Rusty Belgian Pale Ale, Trickster Witbier,Growler American Brown, Taxi Pilsner and theChief Märzen. These beers can be found onDraught at some of the more interesting wateringholes around Melbourne, however the best place toenjoy 2 Brothers beer is at the Beerhall where just afew feet of beer line separates your glass from thebeer tanks.

The brothers have combined the gleaming steeltanks with local artwork and soft lighting to providea cosy and intimate beer experience. Simple beerfood compliments the fresh draught beer, and awide cross-section of beer lovers come to theBeerhall to enjoy the unique atmosphere and liveentertainment. The Beerhall is open Thursdays4:00pm to 10:00pm and Fridays 12:00pm to12:00am and is available for functions on request.

Described as an ‘oasis in a sea of industry’, 2 Brothers Brewery andBeerhall located in Moorabbin may be one of Bayside Melbourne’s bestkept secrets. Visitors to the Beerhall rarely believe what they see.

2 Brothers BreweryMoorabbin

4 Joyner StreetMoorabbinVictoria 3189

Tel ~ 03 9553 1177Fax ~ 03 9532 5377

[email protected]

Operating Hours4.00 pm ~ 10.00 pmThursday12 Noon ~ MidnightFridayPrivate functions byarrangement

Beer SelectionTaxi - PilsnerTrickster - WitbierGrowler - American Brown AleRusty - Belgian Pale AleChief - Märzen

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Bayside Melbourne ~ Off Cochranes Road Moorabbin.Melways Reference: 78, A7

brothers and brewers:david and andrew

. . . drink outside the square. . . drink outside the square

Keep your eyes peeled and your tastebuds primed for morefledgling Microbreweries… well on their way to becominga part of Victoria’s superlative microbrewing industry.

And if you’re still looking for more…Victoria

Boynton’s Brewing CompanyGreat Alpine Road Porepunkah Victoria 3741Tel ~03 5756 2356Email: [email protected]: Kel Boynton

At Boynton’s you can find fine food, craft brews, wine,spectacular views and friendly locals ~ all in the one spot.

Boynton’s Winery, established by Kel Boynton in the late80’s, produces wines enjoyed in Australia and overseas, butKel always had a passion to create a Boynton’s Ale.

In 2002 Kel and his wife introduced the ‘Porepunkah Ale’and ‘Pilsner’. Their range now includes the ‘Lager’ and‘Driver’s Light’.

Every January as part of the Alpine Food and Wine Festival,Boynton’s host a specialist Microbrewery Festival. A greatchance to enjoy the garden, live music, and taste some ofVictoria’s finest craft brews

Bellarine Brewing Company2270 Portarlington Road Bellarine Victoria 3222Tel ~03 5259 3310Email: [email protected]: www.bellarinebrewingcompany.com.auBrewer: Peter Kenny

Established in 2007, Bellarine Brewing Companyis the first microbrewery on the Bellarine Peninsula and hasreceived one silver and four bronze at the 2009 AustralianInternational Beer Awards.

Bellarine Brewing Company’s beers are distinctly different,full of character and flavour as only quality microbrewedbeer can deliver.

Try the Low Carb Bellarine Blonde, Lonsdale Lager, PortPilsner, Honey Wheat Queenscliff Ale, Red Celtic StyleHeads Ale, Bellarine Bitter, or Mussel Stout.

And if you’re still looking for more…Victoria

Temple Brewing CompanyLevel 8, 124 Exhibition Street Melbourne Victoria 3000Tel ~0418 557 875Email: [email protected]: www.templebrewing.com.auBrewer: Ron Feruglio

Temple Brewing Company is dedicated to brewing distinctivehandcrafted beers from the finest ingredients.

Our range of premium beers includes Temple Pale Ale, TempleSpecial Bitter, Temple Saison and soon to be released TempleGolden Ale.

Vist our website for more information about our beers andwhere you can find them.

Three Troupers BreweryRMB 762 Beaufort Victoria 3373Tel ~ Marianne 0419 497 379 or David 0428 497 377Email: [email protected]: www.threetroupers.com.auBrewer: David Troup

The Three Troupers, cousins from Scotland,travelled to the Victorian Goldfields in 1853.

With next to nothing in their sporrans (and evenless under their Kilts), and heads crammed withnative wit, they sought fame and fortune.

They succeeded in this ambition with a far more valuablediscovery ~ Liquid Gold.

They knew that one day their descendents would create theirown unique and distinctive brews.

Each of these premium handcrafted beers are made from thefinest wheat and barley, the clearest natural spring water,and brewed using the Troup Family’s most treasuredpossession ~ a recipe well guarded for countless generations.

Tasting Notes

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