{"id":2257,"date":"2018-07-25T21:24:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T21:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/expedia.blog.au.local\/7-epic-craft-beer-adventures\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T23:26:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T23:26:37","slug":"7-epic-craft-beer-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/7-epic-craft-beer-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Epic Craft Beer Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s better than sipping a cold one while exploring a city? We think not much. That\u2019s what inspired our awesome Kegs of Glory<\/a> campaign, but now, we\u2019re branching out.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve picked the best craft beer tours in Australia, added in beer-centric bistros, and topped it all off with can\u2019t-miss events. To sum up: don\u2019t go past these epic beer tasting tours!<\/p>\n

1. Brisbane, QLD<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Brisbane<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason Brissie is a Kegs of Glory featured city: brewery tours in Brisbane are tops. Set off on the Best of Brisbane Brewery Tour<\/a> for an introduction to the city\u2019s booming craft beer scene.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Saccharomyces Beer Caf\u00e9 (or SBC to the locals) serves up the best pairings in South Brisbane.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: With more than forty breweries, the Beer InCider Experience on September 21\u201322 is a great craft beer festival in Australia.<\/p>\n

2. Sydney, NSW<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Sydney<\/p>\n

Ever wished you could drink beer and throw axes? On one Sydney brewery tour, you can. The Full-Day Brewery & Axe Throwing Tour<\/a> gives you the axes first\u2014then the beer.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Dove & Olive has the biggest craft beer selection in Surry Hills.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: It\u2019s not a Sydney beer festival\u2014it\u2019s better. Sydney Beer Week runs from October 26 to November 4 this year.<\/p>\n

3. Broome, WA<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Broome<\/p>\n

Broome may be known for pearls and tourists, but its beer is ace, too. Learn its history on the Broome Town Tour with Beer Tasting<\/a>\u2014with a paddle of ale at the end, of course.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Diver\u2019s Tavern is a bar, bistro, and bottle-o, so you can\u2019t go wrong.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: Matso’s Broome Brewery hosts loads of events during Western Australia Beer Week, November 16\u201325.<\/p>\n

4. Canberra, ACT<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Canberra<\/p>\n

The capital wouldn\u2019t be seen dead without a bonzer craft beer tour. Dive into beer tasting in Canberra on the Small-Group Craft Beer Tour with Lunch<\/a> and learn fancy words like \u201ccicerone\u201d.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Brew & Brew is a gastropub so nice, they named it twice. Their hyperlocal menu serves only Canberra-brewed beer.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: Canberra\u2019s Oktoberfest runs from October 26\u201328\u2014enough said.<\/p>\n

5. McLaren Vale, SA<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"McLaren<\/p>\n

McLaren Vale will take your typical, hop on brewery tours and raise you a 4-wheeler pulling a giant keg. The Craft Beer 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure<\/a> is filled with photo ops from tasting paddles to brews on the beach.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Change it up with a meal at Maxwell, makers of McLaren Vale\u2019s best mead.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: Now! New breweries like South Coast Brewing Co. are popping up all over.<\/p>\n

6. Melbourne, VIC<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Melbourne<\/p>\n

Beer tasting activities in Melbourne aren\u2019t all about brews\u2014there\u2019s sports, too. Thanks to the Sport & Beer Lovers Tour<\/a>, you won\u2019t have to choose between drinking beer and touring Melbourne Cricket Ground.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: Captain Melville\u2019s menu features Australia\u2019s latest and greatest beers\u2014oh, and there\u2019s food, too.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: Keep in the sporting (and drinking) spirit at the Men’s Gillette T20 INTL cricket competition on November 23.<\/p>\n

7. Gold Coast, QLD<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Gold<\/p>\n

Surf, sand, and suds are all on tap on the Guided Gold Coast Brewery Tour<\/a>. Experience the coast\u2019s laid-back beach vibes from a new perspective\u2014through beer goggles.<\/p>\n

Eat<\/em>: On Main Beach, Bistro Chico serves Mediterranean fare, but its beers are all local.
\nBest time for beer lovers<\/em>: The Crafted Beer and Cider Festival on October 6 is one of the up-and-coming Australian craft beer festivals of 2018.<\/p>\n

Australia is a truly epic place\u2014and that includes our beer. Whether you want a casual walking tour or a high-energy adventure, it\u2019s time to take a holiday that\u2019s all about the hops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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