The best part is surely the beer tasting session which is at the end of the tour. You will even get to see what it tastes like when poured fresh at the brewrey! Learn to pour yourself a perfect beer and taste it like a brewer, then relax in their bar and enjoy their famous beers, brewery-fresh! Local bottlemakers kept the shape. In the Packaging Hall you'll see the action of their state-of-the-art packaging line. Cartons of stubbies roll off the assembly line. Lace and laid back, Brisbane Brewing Co. The Breakfast Creek Hotel rejected the new-fangled steel kegs and remains the only pub in Brisbane to have wooden kegs. And this is just a taste of the beguiling tidbits imparted on the tour.
Bookings are only required for groups of four or more. The Big Wheel now stands proudly at the front of the brewery on Milton Rd. Work continued on improving the drop and eventually, it was awarded a fourth X. Enjoy an introduction to the history of beer making, and learn some of the brewery's techniques. That was 1878, 140 years ago this year, and 54 years after the colony was founded in 1824.
Good Boy will join the fun as well as legendary rockers Custard. Discover the secret to Castlemaine Four X on a 1. Their passion for craft beer was channelled via their extensive hospitality experience and passion to produce a range of interesting and unique craft beers. Show Original My first time joining a brewery tour and it was informative. Better to join the weekday tour. History buffs will love the interesting stories and fantastic beer tasting sessions.
It was not until late 2014, that the pair added the microbrewery and boutique bar we know today. There's something quite mesmerising about thousands of beer bottles flying by! The only fly in the ointment was that we were told the wrong bus number to get from the city to the brewery by the information centro in the Queens St mall and finished up in Auchenflower where we had to find the railway station to get a train to Milton. Melbourne groovers Mildlife and locals vibe kings and queens Nice Biscuit are in charge of warm up duties under the silos. Visit the historic Windmill and Old Commissariat Store, built by convicts in 1828, or fast-forward to the present and beyond with a trip to the new Gallery of Modern Art. Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 138 year history of a Queensland icon. There was no information on the station platform to tell us what train to get which is disconcerting for visitors not used to the Brisbane transport system My first time joining a brewery tour and it was informative.
Originally from Queensland, the now Melbourne based band have an electric live show that is not to be missed. Opening Hours Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. The Fitzgerald Brothers, Edward and Nicholas moved from Castlemaine in Victoria to Brisbane and founded the brewery. This allows you to check prices from up to 5 different providers ensuring you get the best price and options for your experience. Be sure to stop by after the tour to pick up merchandise and authentic brewery memorabilia, right from the source! The best part is surely the beer tasting session which is at the end of the tour. History In 1877, the Fitzgerald brothers Nicholas and Edward had a dream to create the finest ales in Australia. Shan, the brewery tour guide was good and witty while explaining around the brewery areas.
Our range of award winning craft beers are brewed on site. Tours start at Suncorp Stadium, and bookings must be in advance. The tour continues with a sample sniff of ingredients and full explanations of the brewing process right through to the production line where stubbies are hurtling down conveyor belts to be labelled, wrapped into six-packs and bundled into cartons. After the 1950s the brewery started using the stubby, a compact bottle that is stronger, easier to hold and simpler to transport. Start in the Four X Brewery Visitor Centre, and then walk through the heart of the heritage listed site. Nice guide who well know the history of fourex.
The Alehouse operates for lunch from 11:30 am onwards Monday through to Saturday. The first bottles used for beer at Milton in 1878, were imported champagne bottles because they are designed to withstand high internal pressure. When the brewery became a public company in 1887, shares were oversubscribed by 60 per cent. And this is when the name becomes clear. Watch thousands of beer bottles whiz past you on a distribution line; most breweries don't allow you to get this close! You are provided with 4 miniature glass for tasting but you can have more if there are more glasses left. Funnily enough, it is called the Big Wheel. When the tanks are full, they hold more than 250,000 cartons of stubbies, which is enough to get past the Gold Coast if placed end to end.
Additional Info Confirmation will be received at time of booking Flat, enclosed footwear must be worn Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old. The venue is big enough for any party you might have in mind, with a great atmosphere and, of course, a good choice of Australian beers! You are provided with 4 miniature glass for tasting but you can have more if there are more glasses left. Learn the origins of beer and brewing, and how to pour a perfect glass for yourself. Shan, the brewery tour guide was good and witty while explaining around the brewery areas. The best part is surely the beer tasting session which is at the end of the tour.
After about an hour and a half your tour wraps up. After your introduction, walk throughout the central parts of this historic site. The brewery had a few other firsts as well. The micro-brewery now serves up to ten freshly brewed beers to the West End venue as well as the Brewhouse in Woolloongabba. Mr Fourex is familiar to anyone who grew up in Queensland.
The big yellow and red wheel at the front of the brewery was the flywheel of the refrigeration unit which was installed in 1919 and used continuously until 1972. After starting in the visitors center, guests will walk through the heart of the brewery. . Put on safety gear and check out the machinery that brews, stores and bottles beer. Experience the inner workings of this heritage brewery, explore the story of beer, and gain an insight into the 140 year history of a Queensland icon. See the raw ingredients that make up the brews, and walk through the heart of the production area to see the process up close.