I managed to slip in here just as it was about to close, which was pretty cool, but then again it…read morewas starting to get a little late. Look, like a lot of the other breweries about the place, this one was rather nice, it was just a shame that when I went to buy some takeaway, they didn't happen to offer the option of mixing and matching. Still, as a brewery, it wasn't bad, and it is signed pretty well, so it can be easily spotted as well (namely because it happens to be next to a pub). Yeah, the beers were cool, and the service was fine, it just didn't stand out in the way that the other ones had.

Ordered the oatmeal stout and the watermelon Pilsner middy size. They were out of the oatmeal stout…read moreand gave us a sour instead which we didn't even want/order.

Very cool place with many seating areas. You can get a flight. They have many sours. They have a…read morefood truck. Staff is friendly.

Super awesome brewery in Sydney! The staff were so friendly, the beer selection was amazing and the…read morefood was incredible! They offer gluten free options, as well. We ordered the gluten free cauliflower and chicken strips which were to die for - the chicken strips were all white meat and a hefty portion! They have tons of seating inside and outside! Would 100% recommend a trip out here!

Hubby and I were waiting on the ferry when we spotted 4 Pines Brewing Company. We naturally headed…read moreover for a pint. We found an open table on the upstairs outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of Manly Wharf. The bar staff took our order and poured our beers quickly. This location was perfect for an afternoon beer!

It's #thurstythursday and #throwbackthursday and I'm reminiscing about visiting my first brewery in…read moreAustralia. I was on an 8hr layover in Sydney on my way to Perth and decided to venture out to Manly via the harbor water taxi. It was in the middle of a hellacious rainstorm, so the ferry ride was definitely "lively". 4Pines Brewpub was the closest brewery to the quay, so I made a run for it and was greeted with a nice beer selection (did a flight #natch ), friendly staff, ample seating (w/a view), and respite from the storm. It was a great way to say g'day to beer in Oz! Definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in that neck of the woods DownUnder as it is super convenient to the Corso which takes you to Manly Beach. The Draught Kölsch 4.6% The American Amber Ale 5.1% The ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 5.4% The Irish Dry Stout 5.1%

Well ..... This little Joey D break finds another hidden gem just past the Mountains. This brewery…read morewas fully functional about a hundred years ago ..... but then things slowly changed and it just went to ruin by the strains of time. In recent years a brave and determined team have slowly been working on making this once what it was ...... a great Brewery .... using all local produce, labor and talent. I arrived here using Google map references ...... it was mid week .... mid afternoon ..... never really expecting to try any beers at all ....... what happened made my day ....... a generous guy gave me a personal tour ....... it was quick but was fun as we saw old fashioned machinery mixed with modern bits and pieces. Beer tasting would have pushed this very new friendship over the edge ..... instead I opted to buy a mixed dozen of their current brews ....... I couldn't stop smiling ..... Joey D ...... very happy !! Weekends would be highly recommended ...... and a side note ..... extensions to outside areas ...... new eatery and new accommodation are on the drawing board ..... coming soon ...... and very much something to look forward to. I can't wait to come back and see how things have changed !!

The Beer Factory in Seven Hills, is one of Australia's growing micro-breweries. It is kitted out…read morewith everything you need to brew your own beer in a professional manner without any of the associated mess and bother of home brewing equipment. Brewing 50 litres at a time, you end up paying approximately half of the amount paid for packaged beer. Everything you need is there on the spot and all the help you need is on hand. Make one of over 200 beers from simple recipes and ingredients, leave the beer there to ferment, go back two three weeks later and bottle it. The bottles and crown caps are there as well. It is environmentally friendly, the glass bottles can be reused many times and reusing also brings the cost down. You can even leave your beer there if you haven't enough room to store it at home. The beer lasts for 12 months if refrigerated and five months if kept at room temperature. Splitting 50 litres with a friend or two is a good way of having beer always on hand but not having so much that you can't use it. Custom labels can be printed making it a great present. One of the benefits of making your own beer is that according to Steve Boag, the mastermind of the brewery, is you can't get a hangover from the beer. There are no articifical colourings or preservatives used in the beer, only natural grains, water and sugars. Name most brands on the market and Steve will give you the recipe - make your own for 50% of the cost.

From the owner: The Beer Factory provides the facilities and ingredients for beer lovers to engage in brewing their…read moreown craft beer under the guidance of our expert brewers. We've been helping to grow the craft beer scene in Sydney for over nine years with our hands-on brewing experience and our Beer Appreciation Sessions which are popular for celebrating life milestone events and corporate gatherings.

So, yesterday my parents and I went here for beer and a cider yesterday. We had "ZEFFER" which is a…read moregenuine alcoholic ginger beer. It's delicious. The people who work there are pretty great, so friendly and kind. Definitely will be back!

Great beers and friendly staff, such a great spot for a few arvo beers,read more