The four best brew-your-own beer joints in Victoria
SERIOUS hop lovers know there’s more to the beer year than Oktoberfest. Let us guide you through the murky world of where best to get your brew on.
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SERIOUS hop lovers know there’s more to the beer year than Oktoberfest.
They say every loaf of bread is a tragic story of grains that could’ve become beer, but didn’t.
Let us guide you through the murky world of where best to get your brew on with four of the best brew-your-own-beer joints in Victoria.
Bright Brewery
The original Bright Brewery was founded during the gold rush of 1876 and almost 90 years later it has been reborn thanks to local couple Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway. The Brewer for a Day program is held monthly, brewing a full commercial scale batch of beer from scratch. Brewers get tastings on the day and a 6 pack to take home with them. Cost $360. Next event, Nov 4. 121 Great Alpine Road, Bright, brightbrewery.com
Athletic Club Brewery
Opening fully in Nov, this brewery founded by Ballarat local Peter Parry was inspired by the original Ballarat Brewing Company. The brewery’s fully guided brewing classes are a chance to brew your own beer from start to finish using a downscaled version of the commercial sized vats. Classes will make one style of beer in one kettle, which makes 50L – equivalent to six slabs. 47 Mair St East, Ballarat, athleticclubbrewery.com.au
The Public Brewery
With a mantra of ‘water, sun and beer’, the team behind the Public Brewery in Croydon certainly achieved their vision. An awesome family-friendly beer garden, a rustic big indoor space with music and food – it’s all covered. Budding brewers can make everything from a pale ale to IPA or stout. The brewing takes up to three hours, the process takes 4 1/2 weeks between brewing and bottling. Cost $250 - $300 and it makes five slabs. 13 Lacey St, Croydon, thepublicbrewery.com.au
The Social Bandit
A hot air balloon over the Victorian alps, followed by a gourmet breakfast, learning about coffee followed by a lesson in beer brewing! Could it get any better? Beans Above the Hops is a great all-day experience for groups up to 10. The Social Bandit, the newest High Country brewer, offers the beer part of the day. Cost $599 per person ($699 including two-nights’ accommodation at Traquair Estate). 223 Mt Buller Rd, Mansfield beansabovethehops.com.au
For more info on all experiences: visitvictoria.com
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