Moo Brew is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Bridgewater, TAS, Australia.

Is Moo Brew independent?

Yes. Moo Brew is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.

When was Moo Brew founded?

Moo Brew was founded in 2005 in Bridgewater, TAS, Australia.

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Moo Brew

Name: Moo Brew
Address: Bridgewater, TAS, Australia

Bridgewater, TAS, Tasmania, Australia

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Founded: 2005
Archive ID: TB-47535D8E
Last checked: 2026-09-30

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Who owns this brewery?

Independent

Independent ownership is recorded. No parent company is held in the archive.

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Who owns this brewery?: David Walsh, through Moorilla EstateVerified

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Summary

Tasmania's largest independent craft brewery, founded by the creator of the eccentric Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Started 2005; production moved from Moorilla to Bridgewater in 2010.

A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.

Tally’s Take

As unapologetically artistic as its MONA origins. It’s a brilliant way to taste Tasmania’s pristine water and ingredients while exploring the island’s creative edge.

The People

Behind the beer

David Walsh

Owner

Professional gambler turned museum founder; brewery runs as part of MONA.

The Beer Library

Beers

Moo Brew Pale Ale

Year-Round

American Pale Ale

ABV4.9%

Owned by David Walsh and attached to MONA, his Hobart museum. The bottles carry John Kelly artwork and the brewery is run as part of the gallery rather than beside it.

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Moo Brew was founded in 2005.
Moo Brew — founding and location · tasbeertrail.com
NewsMedium reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-07
Claim last checked 2026-08-07
Conflict. Started 2005; production moved from Moorilla to Bridgewater in 2010.

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Common questions about Moo Brew

Who owns Moo Brew?: Moo Brew is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Bridgewater, TAS, Australia.
Is Moo Brew independent?: Yes. Moo Brew is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
When was Moo Brew founded?: Moo Brew was founded in 2005 in Bridgewater, TAS, Australia.

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