IndependentMicrobreweryNo longer operating · 2025
Newstead Brewing Co.
Newstead, QLD, Australia · Est. 2013
#QLD#Independent
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Tally's Take
Why this matters
A foundational pillar of Brisbane's craft explosion. Excellent award-winning session ales in a classic, spacious brewpub.
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The People
Behind the beer
Mark Howat & Michael Conrad
Founders
Historic Brisbane brick warehouse brewpub.
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The Beer Library
Beers
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Straight answers
Common questions about Newstead Brewing Co.
- Is Newstead Brewing Co. still open?
- No. Newstead Brewing Co. has closed (2025). A foundational force in Brisbane's craft boom, operating large brewpubs and winning early awards for their session ales. Closed permanently in March 2025.
- When was Newstead Brewing Co. founded?
- Newstead Brewing Co. was founded in 2013 in Newstead, QLD, Australia.
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