Patrick Alé opened Stonnington’s first brewery, but is now petitioning for a taproom

This Glen Iris brewery opened earlier in the year with one thing missing — a taproom. But after multiple setbacks the owners are hoping a petition with more than 780 signatures could finally make their dream a reality.

Patrick Alé and David Milstein at Deeds Brewing Co in Glen Iris. Picture: Josie Hayden

A Glen Iris craft brewery is hoping to live up to its name and serve the beer it makes on tap — and has hundreds of people on board.

Deeds Brewing Co. opened for business in Paran Place in February, but there is one thing missing: a taproom.

Stonnington Council — in a narrow 5-4 councillor vote — rejected the brewery’s application in 2016 due to several issues, including carparking, security, odours and seating.

Co-owner Patrick Alé said the brewery appealed to VCAT but was knocked back again.

He and business partner David Milstein then decided to proceed with just the brewery.

But they haven’t given up, starting a petition which has attracted more than 780 signatures.

“We saw that the building had huge potential for a taproom, with a lot of vintage character, a saw tooth roof and old metal trusses,” Mr Alé said.

“(The taproom) comes up every time I meet anyone new and tell them what I do.

Mr Alé said residents had felt uncomfortable about the idea of a taproom, despite it being located in a business park.

He said they had installed several cameras to address security concerns and the council had reduced patron number requirements.

Patrick Alé and David Milstein with their Deeds Brewing Co team. Picture: Josie Hayden

Mr Alé said he hoped the petition would further strengthen their next application, to be submitted later this year.

“We hope to obtain the support of our local residents and hope that, with the brewery up and running, the locals will see that life near a brewery is not a terrible outcome in terms of amenities but in fact, it is a huge positive,” he said.

Alé and Milstein’s beer journey began in 2011 with Quiet Deeds range, which is now being brewed at Deeds Brewing Co.

The range specialises in ale, IPA and porter with a range of unique blends and flavours year round, and seasonal.

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Mr Alé estimated the brewery had made more than 50,000 litres of beer at Glen Iris.

“There isn’t a brewery in the inner southeast so we saw that as an opportunity,” Mr Alé said.

“We also liked the idea of achieving a great ‘deed’ but doing it quietly without boasting or for recognition, which is a bit of a personal mantra for Dave and I.”

Visit deedsbrewing.com.au for more information or sign the petition at gopetition.com

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