Melbourne Microbreweries
The oldest existing pub brewery in Melbourne, Bells Hotel and Brewery produces premium beers vis the traditional full mash process.
The unique taste of Bells in house brews are created using the genuine slow vat process. The award winning boutique brews make for an interesting beer tasting experience. Try everything from the Stout Billy to the traditional Black Ban Bitter. The truly adventurous can try Hell's Bells - you won't forget it.
| Where: | Corner Moray and Coventry streets, South Melbourne. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9690 4511 |
A famous name in Beer, James Squire Brewhouse and Restaurant is located in a perfect spot on the water at Docklands.Take advantage of the floor to ceiling windows of both levels to enjoy the stunning views below.
The microbrewery produces some of the finest local hand crafted beers. Whether you enjoy an Amber Ale, India Pale Ale or James Squire Pilsner, there is something here for you.
Each beer has been perfectly matched to a meal by the Brewhouse experts, so you can indulge in a drink and a bite to eat. Complementing or contrasting flavours is a definite skill, and you can even take courses in it here at the brewery!
| Where: | 439 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9600 0700 |
| Website: | James Squire Brewhouse |
Located in Richmond, Mountain Goat Beer has won a host of awards over the last ten years. Not bad for two boys who built the company from their backyard. After filling, capping and labelling two million beer bottles, there was some excitement (to say the least) when the first automated bottling line was introduced!
Mountain Goast Beer craft their own distinctive type of beer, the Hightail Ale, Pale Ale and two seasonal favourites. In Winter, the Surefoot Stout makes a reappearance and in Summer, the organic IPA (India Pale Ale).
Hightail Ale is characterised by the deep amber colour and rich malty body. Pale Ale is a closer match to Australian beers, with floral honey aromas and spicy hops bitterness.
The Mountain Goat brewery is open to the public every firday evening at 5pm. If you would like to witness the brewing taking place, drop by on a Wednesday night from 6.30pm.
| Where: | Corner North & Clark Streets, Richmond. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9428 1180 |
| Website: | Mountain Goat Beer |
The 3 Ravens Brewing Company produces quality beers engineered by hand. Only the finest natural ingredients go into 3 Ravens beer, and the brewing process is a gentle combination of traditional methods and new standards.
They say everything old is new again, and that is somewhat true for 3 Ravens Brewing Company. Following the closure of the local hotel that supplied English style 'Real Ale', a group of passionate engineers built their own brewery. The first batches of beer were an instant success, pleasing locals and winning awards. Demand increased so much, 3 Ravens was in short suppy before the brewery was upgraded in 2005.
The Brewery door is open every Friday between 2 and 8 pm.
| Where: | 1 Theobald Street, Thornbury. |
| Open: | Open for tours by appointment |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9495 1666 |
| Website: | The 3 Ravens |
