This is one of those places that I was really, really hoping that I could give them a much higher…read morerating than I actually have. I guess the reason being is that I made the trek out here, upon discovering that the brewery was in Byron Bay, only to learn that they don't have a license to actually serve beer. Well, sort of, because they can serve tasting pallets, but that is basically it. This was a real shame actually, though now that I come to think of it, I probably should have just had a pallet.

There is absolutely nothing I can fault about this place and that's coming from someone that isn't…read morea big drinker, nor is beer my go to. The tour is great value. $35pp which covered 1 1/2 hours of beer history, ingredient knowledge, a walk through the brewery and plenty of taste testers. I honestly can't believe how generous the drinks were. Starting with a cheeky 10am schooner to break the ice, followed by 2 middies and ending with 1/2 a paddle. Safe to say I was feeling very relaxed and before we knew it it was 2pm! The brewery has a great atmosphere in general and our guide for the day Mike was awesome. Very chilled which maybe is how he looks so good. No way he is 40!! We came back the next day to pick up some beers to enjoy poolside at our B&B (sneaking in a garden ale and refreshing seltzer before we left). The seltzer is also gluten free, vegan and low sugar. Returning a third time to get some gifts to bring home for family. I would highly recommend a visit when in Byron Bay. The ethos of this business is something we can all strive for. A place that embraces its community and in turn the community has embraced it.

I am thankful over the years I've gotten to try lots of Black Hops beers due to my friend living…read morenearby and always bringing some to share. Naturally we had to visit one of their facilities on this trip, and he planned our drive around Gold Coast to visit the original taproom. It was a weekend afternoon so it was super quiet, just one other customer. The bartender was immediately welcoming and eager to talk and pour. It's a smaller location in a commercial plaza, with open doors and two sections: the bar and a few tables, and an event area with barrels and tables. They had a big selection of to-go beer as well. I had a flight of favorite styles and wasn't disappointed in any of them. Great quality and selection overall. If you're a beer fan and vacationing in Gold Coast, this is a must visit. Check their social media for events.

Near the beach, the brewery is a great stop after catching some sun. It's a very chill, laid back…read morevibe. Staff has great suggestions and it's pretty much open air so you'll still feel that coastal breeze.

I'd been waiting for my next inter-state trip to Queensland to finally come visit this brewery and…read moreI was not disappointed! The brewery is located in an industrial park about 25-30mins drive outside of Brisbane CBD (approx. $50 cab ride or $40 UberX oneway). We were pleasantly surprised to find the brewery buzzing when we arrived, a game of Cornhole underway in the front outdoor area, tables filled with beer paddles & a food truck (Puerto Taco) churning out delicious tacos to make sure we had a stomach lining while we tasted all their delicious beer. The inside bar/brewery/seating area is cozy, tables adorned with lamps made from old ten pin bowling pins, a games area upstairs as well as other board games to master at your tables while you drink. The bar itself has plenty of taps meaning they can have plenty of rotating beers on show and also keep a decent bottle list for dine-in or takeaway too. And of course this leads me to their beer, I was already a fan before I arrived but Bacchus put out some really creative & interesting craft beers, meaning you'll more than likely find something to drink whether you're a beer snob, beer n00b or non-beer drinker (everyone has to try the Lamington Dark Ale, the nose alone will sweep you away to Lamington-land :p).

Not only is the beer awesome the staff are just as nice. If you can't find a beer here that you…read morelike then if you stick to your xxxx. We live in the Northside but for sure will be back here again. Awesome times!!

Based in a quiet industrial estate, All Inn has to be my favourite Brisbane micro brewery by far…read more There are numerous varieties of craft beer on tap and caters to all beer drinkers tastes. The vibe is warm and friendly especially with a few patrons and live music playing. Food trucks frequent there on Fridays and Saturdays, adding to the overall experience. Highly recommend a visit and I'm sure you will return.

Great beer selection brewed by great beer fans. Truly diy ethics with green brewing methods equals…read moregreat beer. I am glad somebody in Queensland gets it. The Australian pale ale uses Galaxy hops snd the American pale ale uses cascade. If you know the difference then you will enjoy this beer. Add this with a food truck snd live band you have a recipe for awesome.

Came here for a lunch with a bunch of friends and they put us in this back room with the large…read moredining table which was awesome because we had a little child with us in the group and the parents liked knowing he couldn't wonder off to far. Add the vintage display cabinet, old skool chairs and bench seating you'd be forgiven to think your were at a friends uni flat with free furniture. Really enjoyed the mass variety of food and the sliders were exceptional. I really wanted one of everything tbh! After the lunch few of the lads went up to the bar and they had roughly 4-5 different beers on tap. All locally brewed at Byron bay brewery. That we did actually have one of each. The barmen weren't very engaging at first but as the beers flowed they seemed to relax a bit and enjoy our company. Over all good experience and would love to return.

Most burger places these days seem to focus on "bigger is better", often resulting in messy meals…read morethat are hard to finish or even fit in your mouth in the first place, with juice dripping down the arms and staining your favourite shirt. Thank god for Pigs and Pints, a fantastic gourmet slider burger place. Slider burgers are tiny little burgers that focus on simplicity and flavour, not size. I ordered the $20 special, which got me 3 sliders (or 'pigs'), a bowel of home made potato crisps, and a pint of beer. The crisps were delicious, crunchy, and expertly hand crafted, with just enough salt and herbs. The burgers themselves were served in a little black box, which the waitress open like she was revealing buried treasure. Probably because real treasure lay inside. The first slider contained a good slice of slow cooked pork belly with a sweet and spicy jam. The second was simply called 'the cheese burger' and is apparently one of the most popular; perfectly fried halumi, lemon and herb dressing and rocket. The final slider, grilled tofu, was the weakest of the bunch with not much flavour and tofu that was a little dry. But that didn't stop me from ordering two more sliders: a spicy salmon, and a tai chicken. Both were great. A great night out for a group of friends that want to try something a little different.

There seems to be quite a few of these breweries about the place, and this particular one I had no…read moreidea about until I wandered past it one afternoon. Well, not surprisingly I decided to pop in for a drink, and I was certainly rewarded with some great beers, and a rather nice atmosphere as well. Then again there is really little that you can do wrong with these small craft beer breweries, which honestly seem to be getting smaller and smaller as time goes on. This place is no exception.

Bar, brewery, eatery, live music venue. Catchment is ticking every box and it's doing it with ease…read more I walked into the bar on Friday night and felt myself smile almost instantly. The tunes, the people, the bar staff - everything was pointing towards this being my new happy place. I ordered a Batlow Saison Cider (I know. Amazing. Saison CIDER) and chatted with the bar staff. I was intreguied by their boilermaker menu and after a while, we were walking away like I was a regular part of the furniture. There's just something about Catchment. It's designed really well, the venue feels inviting and the staff are there to have a good time and make you great drinks. Catchment gave me an opportunity to smash beers, play darts and have good chats; what more could you want?

What's not to like about Fortitude Brewery?! Great flights and tastings of beer, plenty of seating,…read moreand nice atmosphere. Being from LA, I've noticed Australia hasn't quite caught onto as diverse selection as we can find in the states, but they are on the right track! My favorite beer offering was their Barley wine. Strong and high in alcohol content is the way I like it. It most resembles a Belgian beer. The pizza is pretty spectacular with enough options to choose from. Lovely thin crust and classically simple... just the way I like it. I think it would be great if they offered beer and cheese pairings with the cheese shop next door or in general.

Went yesterday for lunch and was really disappointed! Bought a Hawaiian pizza and waited for 1 hour…read moreto get (ordered at 12.30, received 1.30) the pizza was tasteless and had next to no pineapple. For the price this was not acceptable and took way too long! Beer was good, tried a couple different ones and price was reasonable. Will think again about going back.

I have brewed my beer at The goldcoast brewery for the past 8 years, Ian is always keen and very…read morehelpful when it comes to variety and personal preferences and always willing to offer advice if you are not sure, Samples are also available to help make your choice. Cheers Ian