Feeling thirsty? Froth up your weekend plans with a visit to one of the best craft breweries in Queensland!
Whether you like a cold and light lager or a rich and decadent stout, we can all agree that there’s no better way to sample a new craft beer than by heading down to the brewery where it was made.
So, if you’re planning a beer crawl or simply looking for a refreshing day out, here’s our pick of the best craft beer breweries in Queensland you must visit in 2023!
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Bacchus Brewing Co.
Award-winning microbrewery Bacchus Brewing Co is known as having some of the most interesting and flavourful beers in Queensland. They specialise in bespoke brewing for the trade and public, reproducing favourite styles, developing house brews, reviving ancient brews and simply creating “one off” unique beers for the bar and events around the country. Bachus Brewing is an essential visit for craft beer fans in 2023!
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Ballistic Beer Co
With their business grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a quality crafted beer, Ballistic Beer founders David and Lachy agree great beer and a great place to drink is what they want their craft beer brewery to be. Now, their core series – including an IPA, a lager, a XPA and a pale – are loved by locals and in high demand. A must visit in 2023!
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Balter Brewing Company
Voted Australia’s best craft brewery and Queensland’s favourite craft beer bar, Balter Brewing Company focuses on the fact that enjoyment in life comes from doing what you love. Balter Brewing takes pride in their beer, and it certainly shows. From their success in these awards and the many others their beers have won, Balter Brewing Company is one to love.
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Black Hops Brewery
Michael McGovern (Govs), Eddie Oldfield and Dan Norris started a brewing company from a conversation over beers which since then has taken off and continues to grow. Today, the three friends now have award-winning craft beers that are unpasteurised, gluten-reduced and made with no preservatives in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Weekend plans sorted.
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Brewdog Co
Starting life as a Scottish craft beer company, Brewdog has landed in Brisbane with a bang. With two state-of-the-art brewery locations in Brisbane and Fortitude, you can enjoy a range of up to 28 delectable beers on tap across their two locations, with a variety to match anyone’s flavour profile. Famed for being one of the best craft breweries in Queensland, throw a bone and visit Brewdog as soon as you can!
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Brisbane Brewing Co
Found right in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, this boutique brewery and bar off West End’s legendary Boundary Street is locally famed and loved. Award winning craft beers set the tone and are complimented by their innovative food menu at the Brisbane Brewing Co, one of the best craft breweries in the city. The Brisbane-based craft beer bar combines an airy beer garden with an open-plan brewery, creating the perfect vibe to enjoy their brews with friends and family alike.
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Brouhaha Brewery
In the hills of the Sunshine Coast hinterland is a town called Maleny, which is the home of Brouhaha Brewery. With a strong focus on community and local produce, the love for craft beer is strong within their four walls, from the chefs to the bar staff. Encapsulating the best of Queensland-made beer, Brouhaha Brewery is a must-visit this weekend!
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Burleigh Brewing Co
Burleigh Brewing Co was born in 2006 to Peta and Brennan in the laid-back town of Burleigh Heads, less than a 30-minute drive from the Gold Coast. Since then, they have expanded their team and are creating world class local beer. Their ethos, “balance, character, soul” is embodied in their beer, which has been lovingly crafted and reflects the beliefs that Peta and Brennan share.
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Green Beacon Brewing Co.
Green Beacon Brewing Co. is a proudly independent brewery built on quality and integrity. Their focus is on flavour, balance and consistency, promising beer lovers that their brew provides a safe anchorage in any port. Famed for being one of the best Queensland breweries, their core range includes a pale ale, lager and stout, while their season range changes periodically.
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Newstead Brewing Co., Milton
“In between a rock and a hard place in Milton sits our production brewery and pub,” is how Newstead Brewing Co. introduced their newer and slightly more shiny brewery. Serving food, beer and providing lots of big machines to gawk at, this craft beer bar in Brisbane is the right place to relax in the afternoon, beer in hand. So if you’re looking for one of the best Queensland craft breweries, look no further than Newstead Brewing Co.
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