Australia, NZ & the Pacific

Pacific Ale, surf-town breweries and an independence movement that fought hard against the same buyouts everyone else lost.

257

Breweries

Independent

Macro-owned

Countries

Australia · 136New Zealand · 110Papua New Guinea · 6Fiji · 5

What this archive can vouch for

The verification ledger

Every public record here carries a confidence grade, and most carry a source a reader can follow. This is that count, per country — graded A or B means independent or primary evidence, sourced means a followable citation on the record, checked means a person or source confirmed it within the last year. A low number is a research queue, not a secret.

Country	Public records	Graded A/B	Sourced	Checked this year
Australia	136	0 · 0%	110 · 81%	88 · 65%
New Zealand	110	102 · 93%	104 · 95%	3 · 3%
Papua New Guinea	6	5 · 83%	6 · 100%	1 · 17%
Fiji	5	3 · 60%	5 · 100%	1 · 20%

Totals as of 2026-10-11 · build 05zohbe

Regency Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Coopers Brewery

The godfather of Australian independent brewing — and the proof that 'independent' can also mean enormous. Six generations of Coopers have kept it family-owned while it grew into the largest…

IndependentCoopers Sparkling Ale · 5.8%

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

South Pacific Brewery

One brewery, eight hundred languages. SP Lager is one of the few things the whole of Papua New Guinea shares.

Conglomerate-ownedSP Lager · 4.5%

Suva, Fiji

Paradise Beverages

Fiji Bitter is the Pacific's answer to an Australian ale, brewed for heat, humidity and long afternoons — and majority-held by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. In much of the Pacific the bottler owns…

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Conglomerate-ownedFiji Bitter · 4.6%

Melbourne, Australia

Carlton & United Breweries

Australia's biggest brewer, and the source of the country's longest-running joke: Foster's is an export product Australians largely do not drink.

Conglomerate-ownedVictoria Bitter · 4.9%

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Emerson's Brewery

New Zealand craft beer effectively begins here, in Dunedin, with a deaf brewer who could not hear the boil and judged it by other means. Lion bought it in 2012, which is the arc almost every founding…

Conglomerate-ownedEmerson's Pilsner · 4.9%

Port Adelaide, SA, Australia

Pirate Life Brewing

An industrial powerhouse in Port Adelaide that takes no prisoners. Travelers looking for aggressive, hop-forward IPAs and a massive, vibrant taproom will find their paradise here.

Conglomerate-ownedPirate Life Pale Ale · 5.4%

Manly, NSW, Australia

4 Pines Brewing

An absolute must-visit after hopping off the Manly ferry. It’s the quintessential Sydney harbor beer experience, blending great brews with unparalleled ocean breezes.

Conglomerate-owned4 Pines Pale Ale · 5.1%

Currumbin, QLD, Australia

Balter Brewing Company

Where elite surf culture meets elite brewing. Grabbing an XPA in their Currumbin taproom offers a perfect, laid-back snapshot of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

Conglomerate-ownedBalter XPA · 5.0%

Baskerville, WA, Australia

Feral Brewing Co.

The brewery that taught a generation of Australians to love hops, now owned by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners — a listed bottler, not a brewing conglomerate. It is a real loss of independence and it…

Conglomerate-ownedHop Hog · 5.8%

Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Fixation Brewing Co.

A dedicated temple to aggressively hopped West Coast IPAs. Essential drinking in Collingwood for fans of fresh pine and resin.

Conglomerate-ownedFixation IPA · 6.4%

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Fox Friday Craft Brewery

Hobart's exploding hazy IPA sensation. If you love heavily hopped hazies, this is your premier Tasmanian stop.

ClosedNew England IPA · 6.0%

Teneriffe, QLD, Australia

Green Beacon Brewing Co.

A stylish, seafood-friendly staple of the Brisbane riverfront. It offers travelers a perfectly balanced, refreshing pint right in the heart of Teneriffe.

Conglomerate-ownedWindjammer · 6.0%

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Mount Brewing Co

Mount Maunganui is a surf town that triples in size over summer and empties again. Building a brewery that wins national awards on a seasonal population is a harder commercial problem than the beer.

Single breweryThe Trifecta

Richmond, VIC, Australia

Mountain Goat Beer

A true pioneer of the Melbourne scene. The Richmond brewery is a fantastic place to taste the history of Victoria's craft beer movement in an iconic industrial setting.

Conglomerate-ownedSteam Ale · 4.5%

Byron Bay, NSW, Australia

Stone & Wood Brewing Co.

The birthplace of the modern Australian Pacific Ale. A stop in Byron Bay isn't complete without soaking up the coastal vibes and tasting the beer that defined a generation of craft drinkers.

Conglomerate-ownedPacific Ale · 4.4%

Warkworth, New Zealand

Colab Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPILS · 5.0%

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Garage Project

Started in an actual garage — a disused petrol station — and set out to brew two dozen different beers before settling on anything. New Zealand craft brewing went from provincial to internationally…

Single breweryPernicious Weed · 8.0%

Tamahere, New Zealand

Hopnotic Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownA Czech's Dream

Invercargill, New Zealand

Hopsession Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownHatches Hill Hazy

Invercargill, New Zealand

Invercargill Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownB.man

Taupō, New Zealand

Lakeman Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPrimate Pilsner

Martinborough, New Zealand

Martinborough Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPonatahi Pilsner · 5.0%

Onekaka, New Zealand

Mussel Inn Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownDark Horse Black Beer · 5.0%

Bassendean, WA, Australia

Nail Brewing

A true survivor and pioneer of the WA scene. Seek out their brews to taste meticulously crafted recipes from one of Australia's most enduring independent legends.

IndependentNail Ale · 4.7%

Nadi, Fiji

Reef Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownIsland Lager · 5.0%

Ohakune, New Zealand

Ruapehu Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownLawnmower Hoppy Lager · 4.0%

Westport, New Zealand

Shortjaw Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownClear Sky Pils · 4.8%

Gisborne, New Zealand

Sunshine Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownGisborne Gold Lager · 3.8%

Thornbury, VIC, Australia

3 Ravens Brewery

Melbourne’s oldest independent brewery that never stopped innovating. It’s a fascinating visit for those who want to taste classic history alongside wild, modern flavor experiments.

IndependentOriginal · 4.9%

Northgate, QLD, Australia

Aether Brewing

Famous for incredibly vibrant can art and boundary-pushing sours. Their heavily rotating lineup keeps things fresh in Northgate.

Single breweryEl Hefe · 5.2%

Five Dock, NSW, Australia

Akasha Brewing Company

The ultimate stop for West Coast IPA purists. Grab a pint of Hopsmith for an exceptionally crisp, bitter masterpiece.

Single breweryFreshwater Pale Ale · 5.2%

Alice Springs, NT, Australia

Alice Springs Brewing Co.

An absolute lifesaver in the harsh heat of the Red Centre. As the only brewery in the outback interior, it’s a legendary oasis for travelers traversing the vast Northern Territory.

Single breweryStation 9 · 5.0%

Capalaba, QLD, Australia

Bacchus Brewing Co.

The mad scientists of the Queensland beer scene. Travelers hunting for the rare, the strange, and the profoundly delicious will be completely captivated by their ever-changing tap list.

Single brewerySex · 5.5%

Cheltenham, VIC, Australia

Bad Shepherd Brewing Co.

Beloved for distinct, comfort-food-inspired ales. Do not leave without trying their legendary Hazelnut Brown Ale.

Single breweryHazelnut Brown Ale · 5.6%

Salisbury, QLD, Australia

Ballistic Beer Co.

Steeped in WWII neighborhood history. Seek out their Sleep When You're Dead series for an explosive IPA experience.

Single breweryOaked XPA · 5.2%

Seaford, VIC, Australia

Banks Brewing

A massive hype driver in Melbourne's deep south. Highly respected for their thick hazy pales and intensely hopped West Coast IPAs.

Single breweryWorking Holiday · 4.8%

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Batch Brewing Co.

The beating heart of Sydney's famous Inner West Ale Trail. It’s a mandatory stop for travelers looking to experience the city's most vibrant, experimental brewing district.

Single breweryElsie · 5.1%

Braddon, ACT, Australia

BentSpoke Brewing Co.

The undisputed champion of the capital city's beer scene. If you are exploring Canberra, diving into their bold, hop-heavy lineup in Braddon is a mandatory stop.

Single breweryCrankshaft · 5.8%

Royal Park, SA, Australia

Big Shed Brewing Concern

The ultimate destination for culinary beer adventurers. South Australia visitors shouldn't miss the chance to try their famously massive, dessert-inspired flavor profiles.

Single breweryGolden Stout Time · 5.4%

Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia

Black Hops Brewing

A legendary Gold Coast story born from crowdfunding. Their taproom remains a vital landmark of Queensland craft history.

Single breweryPEPA · 4.8%

Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia

Blackflag Brewing

Loud, aggressive, and incredibly fun. It injects a heavy dose of punk-rock energy into the otherwise laid-back Sunshine Coast, making it a thrilling stop for craft fans.

IndependentMooloolaba Gold · 4.5%

Torquay, VIC, Australia

Blackman's Brewery

Coastal Victoria at the mouth of the Great Ocean Road, and fiercely independent about it. Awards follow breweries that refuse to get bought.

IndependentAngry Reg · 4.8%

Burswood, WA, Australia

Blasta Brewing Company

Gaelic for 'delicious'—and it lives up to the name. A massive, high-energy Perth beer hall founded by a Scottish engineer.

Single breweryGrimmy · 5.2%

Braeside, VIC, Australia

Boatrocker Brewing Co.

A haven for the serious beer aficionado. Travelers willing to venture off the beaten path will be rewarded with some of the most complex, world-class barrel-aged beers in the country.

Single breweryRamjet

Abbotsford, VIC, Australia

Bodriggy Brewing Co.

A massive, Latin-inspired party in an old autogas shop. It perfectly captures Melbourne’s ability to turn industrial history into the city's coolest nightlife spots.

Single brewerySpeccy Juice · 6.2%

Geraldine, New Zealand

Bonnie Day Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownIndia Pale Lager · 5.2%

Denmark, WA, Australia

Boston Brewing Co.

Hidden deep in the Great Southern region. They produce phenomenal seasonal stouts and highly drinkable modern pales.

Single breweryTale Pale Ale · 5.0%

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Brew Union Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPalmy Gold · 4.0%

Beechworth, VIC, Australia

Bridge Road Brewers

Tucked into a historic 19th-century coach house, this is regional Victorian brewing at its finest. It’s a perfect alpine detour for travelers seeking genuine local character.

IndependentBeechworth Pale Ale · 4.6%

Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia

Burleigh Brewing Company

The original taste of the Gold Coast craft scene. Their taproom is the ultimate place to wind down with a world-class lager after a long day in the surf.

Single breweryBighead · 4.2%

Fyshwick, ACT, Australia

Capital Brewing Co.

A colossal, eco-friendly oasis in Canberra. It's an essential stop for visitors wanting excellent beer paired with a genuinely welcoming, community-focused outdoor vibe.

Single breweryCoast Ale · 4.5%

Bramley (Margaret River), WA, Australia

CBCo Brewing

A Margaret River pioneer famous for innovation and pop-top cans. Clean, approachable brewing done on a grand scale.

Single brewerySmall Ale · 3.5%

Currumbin Valley, QLD, Australia

Currumbin Valley Brewing

Former nomadic brewers with a fantastic permanent home. They are nationwide legends for their eccentric Grape Bubblegum Sour.

ClosedValley XPA · 4.8%

Milton, NSW, Australia

Dangerous Ales

Exploded in popularity straight out of a regional pub kitchen. Known for massive, heavily fruited sours and aggressive IPAs.

Single brewerySession IPA · 4.5%

Glen Iris, VIC, Australia

Deeds Brewing

A craft community favorite pumping out extreme double and triple hazies. An absolute must-visit in Glen Iris for hop-heads.

Single breweryJuice Train · 6.5%

Invermay, VIC, Australia

Dollar Bill Brewing

Award-winning masters of barrel-aged wild ales and ciders. A mandatory stop in Ballarat for wild fermentation enthusiasts.

Single breweryParadisio · 6.5%

Eagle Bay, WA, Australia

Eagle Bay Brewing Co.

A stunning multi-generational family farm and vineyard. They use rainwater and estate-grown ingredients for elegant coastal beers.

Single breweryEagle Bay Kolsch · 4.7%

Rosebery, NSW, Australia

Frenchies Bistro and Brewery

A brilliant fusion of French culinary techniques and modern Australian ingredients. The result is incredibly nuanced, food-friendly beer.

Single breweryAstrolabe · 7.0%

Palmyra, WA, Australia

Gage Roads Brew Co.

The taste of a Western Australian summer. Visiting their massive operation connects you with the easy-drinking coastal lifestyle that defines the state.

Conglomerate-ownedSingle Fin Summer Ale · 4.5%

Traralgon, VIC, Australia

Good Land Brewing Co.

A massively hyped modern Victorian brewery. They produce top-tier European lagers and fresh hazies right out of the Gippsland region.

Single breweryGippsland Gold · 4.8%

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Hawke's Brewing Co.

A brewery backed by a former Prime Minister who was once better known for a beer-drinking record. Australia is entirely comfortable with this.

IndependentHawke's Lager · 4.2%

Reservoir, VIC, Australia

Hawkers Beer

Fiercely independent and technically flawless. A northern Melbourne powerhouse where precision brewing shines in every style.

IndependentHearth · 9.5%

Noosaville, QLD, Australia

Heads of Noosa Brewing Co.

Entirely dedicated to the art of the lager. Their crisp Japanese-style lagers are pure perfection in the Sunshine Coast heat.

Single breweryJapanese Lager · 4.5%

Port Douglas, QLD, Australia

Hemingway's Brewery

Brewing crisp lager in Far North Queensland means fighting the climate at every stage. The reef does not care how good your recipe is.

Single breweryThe Lookout · 4.8%

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Hobart Brewing Co.

A rugged, maritime brewery sitting right on the harbor. It’s an exceptional spot to enjoy a cold pint around a firepit while soaking in the brisk Tasmanian air.

Single breweryExtra Stout · 6.5%

Pokolbin, NSW, Australia

Hope Brewery

Set in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region. They are nationally renowned for massive imperial stouts and double IPAs.

Single breweryExtra Pale Ale · 5.0%

Huskisson, NSW, Australia

Jervis Bay Brewing Co.

Deeply tied to their pristine coastal community. They focus on environmentally conscious operations and highly drinkable local staples.

Single breweryHuskisson IPA · 6.0%

Dandenong South, VIC, Australia

KAIJU! Beer

Monster-themed branding packing massive hop flavor. Grabbing a fresh Krush Tropical Pale Ale is a vibrant Victorian treat.

Single breweryKrush · 4.7%

Cambridge, TAS, Australia

Last Rites Brewing Co.

A true Tasmanian staple. They push aggressively hopped, tropical New World IPAs to the traditionally lager-heavy south.

Single breweryThe Grim Dark · 5.5%

Auckland, New Zealand

Lion

Steinlager's green bottle became a national symbol on the back of a rugby win — the kind of marketing money genuinely cannot buy.

Conglomerate-ownedSteinlager · 5.0%

Stepney, SA, Australia

Little Bang Brewing Co.

Video game dev origins bring geek culture to Adelaide brewing. Their eccentric, creative beers are an absolute delight.

Single breweryThe Puggle · 4.6%

Fremantle, WA, Australia

Little Creatures Brewery

A cornerstone of the West Coast craft revolution. Wandering through their massive Fremantle warehouse with a fresh Pale Ale in hand is an essential Western Australian experience.

Conglomerate-ownedLittle Creatures Pale Ale · 5.2%

Mount Benson, SA, Australia

Loophole Brewing Co.

A brilliant setup located on a regional winery. They heavily utilize vine proximity for hybrid grape-must ales and sour fermentations.

Single breweryBenson Pale Ale · 4.8%

Margaret River, WA, Australia

Margaret River Brewhouse

A vibrant community hub nestled in wine country. They consistently push out top-tier West Coast IPAs and local seasonal releases.

Single breweryInkers Pale Ale · 5.2%

Broome, WA, Australia

Matso's Broome Brewery

A ginger beer from the remote Kimberley that went national. Australia will absolutely make a brewery famous for the least serious thing it makes.

Conglomerate-ownedMatso's Ginger Beer · 3.5%

Hay Valley, SA, Australia

Mismatch Brewing Co.

Proudly independent once again. Their ultra-clean Session Ale is an absolute staple for any South Australian road trip.

IndependentSession Ale · 4.0%

Mona Vale, NSW, Australia

Modus Operandi Brewing Co.

A crown jewel of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. It perfectly pairs award-winning, robust beers with the relaxed, sun-drenched atmosphere of the coast.

Single breweryFormer Tenant · 7.8%

Moffat Beach, QLD, Australia

Moffat Beach Brewing Co.

An absolute powerhouse on the Sunshine Coast. Despite their small footprint, they routinely sweep national independent beer awards.

IndependentPassionaquence · 5.2%

Bridgewater, TAS, Australia

Moo Brew

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.

IndependentMoo Brew Pale Ale · 4.9%

Preston, VIC, Australia

Moon Dog Craft Brewery

Less of a brewery and more of an adult theme park. It is a wildly entertaining detour in Melbourne that promises fantastic beer and an unforgettable, chaotic atmosphere.

Single breweryOld Mate · 4.5%

Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Mountain Culture Beer Co.

The undisputed kings of the Australian hype scene. Missing their Status Quo Pale Ale in Katoomba would be a craft beer sin.

Single breweryStatus Quo · 5.2%

Newstead, QLD, Australia

Newstead Brewing Co.

A foundational pillar of Brisbane's craft explosion. Excellent award-winning session ales in a classic, spacious brewpub.

ClosedTwo To The Valley · 4.8%

Beaconsfield, TAS, Australia

Ocho Beer

An experimental nomadic project turned permanent standout. They are focused on incredibly refined, seasonally driven farmhouse ales.

Single breweryOcho Saison · 6.5%

Botany, NSW, Australia

One Drop Brewing Co.

Reggae-inspired culture meets extreme brewing. A must-visit for anyone craving thick fruited sours and decadent pastry stouts.

Single brewerySupa Cool · 4.8%

Myaree, WA, Australia

Otherside Brewing Co.

Born from festival culture with a passion for supporting local arts. A major Perth force pouring timeless, easy-drinking ales.

Single breweryTreasure Hunter · 4.8%

Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Panhead Custom Ales

Three years from opening to being bought by the country's largest brewer. That is either the fastest validation in New Zealand brewing or the shortest independence, and the argument about which has…

Conglomerate-ownedSupercharger APA · 5.7%

Haruru, New Zealand

PhatHouse Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownCloud Dancer

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Philter Brewing

Retro 1980s vibes meet award-winning brewing. Their crushable XPA is the ultimate summer refresher in Marrickville.

Single breweryPhilter XPA · 4.2%

Totness, SA, Australia

Prancing Pony Brewery

A spectacular detour into the Adelaide Hills. Their traditional fire-brewing methods create uniquely caramelized, malt-rich profiles you simply won't find anywhere else.

Single breweryIndia Red Ale · 6.8%

Newstead, QLD, Australia

Range Brewing

The pulse of modern Australian brewing. For travelers chasing the freshest, trend-setting hazy IPAs, their Newstead taproom is an absolute revelation.

Single breweryPeak · 6.2%

Busselton, WA, Australia

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.

Off-grid, farm-based brewing at its absolute finest. An eco-conscious powerhouse consistently topping WA craft charts.

Single breweryRock Steady · 4.7%

Marlo, VIC, Australia

Sailors Grave Brewing

Bizarre and brilliant coastal foraging in deep East Gippsland. Trying brews with seaweed and saltbush is a true adventure.

Single breweryLawrenny Dark Ale · 5.2%

Kangaroo Point, QLD, Australia

Sea Legs Brewing Co.

A massive industrial brewpub near the iconic Story Bridge. It has rapidly become a vital staple of Brisbane's craft community.

Single breweryTropical Lager · 4.5%

Hobart, TAS, Australia

Shambles Brewery

A towering Hobart brewpub. Highly regarded in the island state for incredibly robust stouts and vibrant pale ales.

Single breweryWoodcutter's Brown · 5.2%

Findon, SA, Australia

Shapeshifter Brewing Co.

Fast-rising stars of the South Australian craft scene. They cultivate a massive local following for highly saturated New England IPAs.

Single breweryHigh Voltage · 6.5%

Erina, NSW, Australia

Six String Brewing Co.

The Central Coast pioneers of music-driven branding. You absolutely must try their aggressive, high-ABV Dark Red IPA.

Single breweryCoast Pale Ale · 4.6%

Yeerongpilly, QLD, Australia

Slipstream Brewing Co.

One of Brisbane's independent gems. They masterfully bridge the gap between easy-drinking pales and bold limited releases.

IndependentThe Jugger Naut · 6.8%

Myponga, SA, Australia

Smiling Samoyed Brewery

A beloved, dog-friendly staple in the Fleurieu Peninsula. Famously named after the adorable resident Samoyeds.

Single breweryBest Friend · 4.4%

Stake Hill (Nambeelup), WA, Australia

Spinifex Brewing Co.

Unique infusions of indigenous Australian botanicals like lemon myrtle. They work closely and proudly with First Nations supply chains.

Single breweryBoomerang · 4.8%

Collingwood, VIC, Australia

Stomping Ground Brewing Co.

A stunning tribute to Melbourne's industrial past and brewing future. This massive, welcoming beer hall is the perfect place to anchor an afternoon in Collingwood.

Single breweryGipps St Pale Ale · 4.9%

Kirrawee, NSW, Australia

Sunday Road Brewing

A dominant independent force in Sydney's south. Known statewide for the flawless execution of their flagship Enigma Ale.

IndependentMounties Pale Ale · 4.8%

McLaren Vale, SA, Australia

Swell Brewing Co.

A true McLaren Vale coastal staple. They perfectly surf the line between traditional bitter IPAs and modern session ales.

Single brewerySwell Golden Ale · 4.6%

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

The Grifter Brewing Co.

Set in an old Inner West commercial laundry. Drinking their famous Serpent's Kiss watermelon pilsner is an essential Sydney moment.

Single brewerySerpent's Kiss · 4.5%

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Three Sisters Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownRain in the Face APA · 5.6%

Hayes, TAS, Australia

Two Metre Tall

Uncompromising farmstead brewing at its purest. Their open-top fermented wild sours are a divisive, brilliant craft experience.

Single breweryCleansing Ale

Uraidla, SA, Australia

Uraidla Brewery

Mystical occult can art meets heavy hops in the Adelaide Hills. Set in an old garage, it’s a memorable destination.

Single breweryFuture Sound · 6.2%

Evandale, TAS, Australia

Van Dieman Brewing

One of the few true estate breweries in the country. Everything is entirely grown and harvested on their own farm.

Single breweryEstate Ale · 5.5%

Camperdown, NSW, Australia

Wayward Brewing Co.

Tucked into an atmospheric old Sydney wine cellar. Don't leave without tasting their crushable Raspberry Berliner Weisse.

IndependentEveryday Pale Ale · 4.5%

Geelong, VIC, Australia

White Rabbit Brewery

A beautiful dive into the art of open fermentation. Their Geelong barrel room offers a moody, atmospheric escape for travelers looking for complex, old-world styles.

Conglomerate-ownedWhite Rabbit Dark Ale · 4.9%

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Wildflower Brewing & Blending

House cultures foraged from native New South Wales flowers. Wild ale made from genuinely local wild yeast is rarer than the category name suggests.

Single breweryWildflower Gold

Mordialloc, VIC, Australia

Wolf of the Willows

True masters of barrel-aging and malt-forward brewing. Seek out their highly sought-after Victorian distillery collaborations.

Single breweryWolf XPA · 4.7%

Murtho, SA, Australia

Woolshed Brewery

Set in an ancient shearing shed on the Murray River. Famous for their rich, malt-driven Judas the Dark ale.

Single breweryAmazon Ale · 5.8%

Newstead, QLD, Australia

Working Title Brew Co.

Relentless flavor boundary-pushers in Brisbane. Perfect for those seeking extreme pastry stouts and high-ABV hazies.

Single breweryDark Lager · 5.2%

Newtown, NSW, Australia

Young Henrys

The gritty, rock-and-roll soul of Sydney’s Inner West. Grabbing a pint here immerses you instantly in Newtown's famously eclectic and artistic local culture.

Single breweryNewtowner · 4.8%

Warana, QLD, Australia

Your Mates Brewing Co.

The epitome of Queensland hospitality and larrikin charm. It’s an incredibly fun, welcoming taproom that makes every traveler feel like a lifelong local.

IndependentLarry · 4.5%

Alexandria, NSW, Australia

Yulli's Brews

Spun out of a vegetarian restaurant in Surry Hills, with jokes on the labels and no pretension anywhere. Sydney needed one of these.

Single breweryNorm Pale Ale · 4.9%

Tauranga, New Zealand

Alchemy Street Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownHOT BOX

Christchurch, New Zealand

BEERS by Bacon Bros

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownMr Peanut Butter & Jelly Stout · 6.8%

Matangi, New Zealand

Bootleg Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownApehanger IPA · 6.3%

South Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Cascade Brewery

Official history establishes the 1824 brewery lineage; tourism authority confirms brewing at the site and current operation. Status as recorded: ACTIVE.

Ownership unknownCascade Draught · 4.7%

Paraparaumu, New Zealand

Duncan's Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownDuncan's Pilsner · 4.9%

Stoke, New Zealand

Eddyline Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownCrankYanker West Coast IPA · 6.3%

Mapua, New Zealand

Golden Bear Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownCruise Control Ale

Hamilton, New Zealand

Good George Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownFrankton Bright IPA

Komave / Coral Coast, Fiji

Kailoma Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownMOKUSIGA Pacific Lager · 4.8%

Port Moresby hinterlands, Papua New Guinea

Paradise Breweries Limited

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPacific Beer Premium Lager · 4.5%

Wellington, New Zealand

Parrotdog Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownLimited Release #44 Red IPA · 7.0%

Kaiapoi, New Zealand

Renaissance Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPacifica Fresh Hop NZ Pilsner · 5.2%

New Plymouth, New Zealand

Shining Peak Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBravo!

Christchurch, New Zealand

Three Boys Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownPils · 5.0%

Westport, New Zealand

West Coast Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBlackball Barley Wine

Warkworth, Auckland, New Zealand

8 Wired Brewing

A Dane brewing in New Zealand with a barrel programme, which is not what anyone expected the country to become known for. Started with no brewery at all, borrowing capacity until the beer justified…

Single breweryHopwired IPA · 7.3%

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Abandoned Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownLager · 4.0%

Queenstown, New Zealand

Altitude Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownGood Times XPA 0%

Metricup, WA, Australia

Beerfarm

A converted dairy farm delivering rustic charm and top-tier brews. Their sustainable pales and sours are Margaret River essentials.

Single breweryRoyal Park · 4.8%

Maleny, QLD, Australia

Brouhaha Brewery

Sunshine Coast hinterland beauty paired with iconic brews. Do not miss their legendary Strawberry Rhubarb Sour.

Single breweryStrawberry Rhubarb Sour · 4.3%

Wilyabrup, WA, Australia

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co.

The surfer's choice down south. Unwind after a beach session with their extremely crushable West Coast IPAs and XPAs.

Single brewerySouth West Sour · 4.2%

Masterton, New Zealand

Eagle Brewery / W. Burridge & Son

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBurridge's Famous Stout

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Felons Brewing Co.

Nestled right under the Story Bridge. It offers arguably the most breathtaking waterfront beer garden experience in Australia.

Single breweryAustralian Pale Ale · 5.0%

Footscray, VIC, Australia

Hop Nation Brewing Co.

Winemaking precision applied to juicy IPAs. Housed in a historic 1880s building, this is a Footscray craft highlight.

Single breweryThe Chop · 6.0%

Wānaka, New Zealand

Rhyme x Reason Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownJoy Rider

Matakana, New Zealand

Sawmill Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBare Beer / Non-alcoholic Pale Ale · 0.5%

Oamaru, New Zealand

Scotts Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownNineteen 05 · 5.0%

Busselton, WA, Australia

Shelter Brewing Co.

A massive architectural marvel on the Busselton foreshore. An incredible high-volume hub for exploring the Margaret River region.

Single brewerySummer Sour · 4.0%

Derwent Park, TAS, Australia

Spotty Dog Brewers

American craft traditions executed with prime Tasmanian ingredients. A local favorite for bold IPAs and rich stouts.

Single breweryDerwent Draught · 4.5%

Tītahi Bay, New Zealand

The Beer Engine

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBlind Faith · 5.5%

Motueka, New Zealand

Townshend Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBlitzgreig WCIPA

Wellington, New Zealand

Whistling Sisters Beer Co.

Microbrewery

ClosedIPA · 5.9%

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Alibi Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownCascadian Rhythm · 5.2%

Auckland, New Zealand

Behemoth Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownVictory at Churly's

Wellington, New Zealand

Choice Bros Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownCrystal Vision · 6.0%

, New Zealand

Speight's Brewery

Macro

Ownership unknownSpeight's Gold Medal Ale

Richmond, New Zealand

Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownNorty Porter

New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia

Welcome Swallow Brewery

Current first-party site states the brewery crafts beer in limited 800 L batches, hand packages/labels it, and farms hops and fruit for seasonal releases. Venue address is independently corroborated…

Ownership unknownRing Road Riot - Brewers Pale Ale · 5.5%

Raglan, New Zealand

Workshop Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBrightside

Blenheim, New Zealand

DNA Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownHop Federation Lager · 4.5%

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Full Frame

Two career brewers leaving other people's breweries to open their own is the oldest founding story in craft beer, and still the one that produces the best results. They already knew what they were…

Single brewery

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Karamu Barrelworks

A farmhouse in the Waikato beat every brewery in the country. New Zealand has around two hundred breweries and a national competition that the large ones normally win on consistency alone. Barrel…

Single brewery

Ōtāhuhu, New Zealand

Steam Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownAll Day ORIGINAL Non-alcoholic IPA

Queenstown, New Zealand

Canyon Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownBright Eyed Non Alc Hazy

Waikanae, New Zealand

North End Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownSuper Alpha - Pacific Pale Ale

Savusavu, Fiji

South Latitude 16°

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownS16° Signature Beer · 4.6%

Dromana, Victoria, Australia

Two Bays Brewing Co

An entirely gluten-free brewery winning champion Australian brewery outright — not a gluten-free category, the whole competition. Removing gluten usually costs a beer its body and head retention,…

Single brewery

Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia

2 Brothers Brewery

First-party site identifies Moorabbin as an operating brewery, says beer is brewed 100% onsite, and preserves the 2007 opening story. Recorded in the source pass as "2 Brothers Brewery — Moorabbin" —…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Evansdale, New Zealand

ARC Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Kerikeri, New Zealand

Bay of Islands Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia

Bicheno Beer Co.

First-party site says the brewery and taproom opened at 57D Burgess Street on 31 May 2025 after six years of brewing and pouring, and identifies the current location as its micro-brewery. Recorded in…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Braeside, Victoria, Australia

Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers

First-party site identifies onsite brewers, current production, founders Matt and Andrea, and the Braeside brewery/barrel-room addresses at 51 & 34 Macbeth Street. Recorded in the source pass as…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Hamilton, New Zealand

Brewaucracy Brewery & Taproom

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Great Bay, Tasmania, Australia

Bruny Island Beer Co

First-party evidence records beer production beginning in 2016 in a 15 hL brewhouse made from repurposed milk vats behind the cheesery; current brewing is led by Luke Rutland. Recorded in the source…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Burkes Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Kaiapoi, New Zealand

ChinChiller Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Oamaru, New Zealand

Craftwork Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Riwaka, New Zealand

Cultivar Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Du Cane Brewery & Dining Hall

First-party site identifies Launceston's brewpub and beer brewed by Will Horan. Contemporaneous trade reporting documents the 2022 opening and 12 hL brewhouse. Status as recorded: ACTIVE.

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Kaiapoi, New Zealand

Eagle Brewing / Five Peaks Brew Co.

Microbrewery

ClosedProfile in progress

Lyttelton, New Zealand

Eruption Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Pyes Pa, New Zealand

Fitzpatrick's Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wellington, New Zealand

Fortune Favours

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Fox Friday Brewing

Mountain Culture identifies 105 Murray Street as formerly Fox Friday Brewing. Trade reporting records Fox Friday's 2025 collapse, asset acquisition and rebranding. This operator is not merged with…

ClosedProfile in progress

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Guinea Brewery Limited

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

James Boag Brewery

Lion confirmed on 1 July 2026 that Launceston brewing will cease and the brewery close on 6 November 2026. The site remains ACTIVE on this pass date. The Boag brand will continue at other Lion…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Helensville, New Zealand

Liberty Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia

Little Rivers Brewing Co.

First-party history says Chris and Jess Carins founded the brewery, selected the Victoria Street site and launched Little Rivers in January 2013. Current contact page places headquarters at 22…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

Love Shack Brewing Co

First-party history records the May 2021 origin, initial Theatre Royal brewhouse, expansion, and current Public Bar & Brewery at 26 Hargraves Street. Recorded in the source pass as "Love Shack…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Stoke, New Zealand

McCashin's Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Dunedin, New Zealand

Noisy Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Cowes, Victoria, Australia

Ocean Reach Brewing

First-party About page says Ocean Reach was established in 2016 by the Bismire family; current site and tourism authority verify locally brewed beer on Phillip Island and the Cowes tasting room at 47…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Railton, Tasmania, Australia

Seven Sheds Brewery

Contemporaneous trade reporting documents a Railton brewery from 2008 and the final cellar-door customers in 2025 after 17 years. Exact final brew and legal cessation dates remain HELD. Recorded in…

ClosedProfile in progress

Huntingfield, Tasmania, Australia

T-Bone Brewing Co

First-party site identifies a production brewery at 20 Patriarch Drive shared with Last Rites. Trade reporting dates T-Bone's Huntingfield production opening to 2022. Recorded in the source pass as…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Lincoln, New Zealand

The Laboratory

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia

Tooth & Co

Powerhouse documents the 1835 establishment of Tooth & Co and the Kent Brewery at Broadway. Closure chronology is UNKNOWN in this pass. Recorded in the source pass as "Tooth & Co — Kent Brewery" —…

ClosedProfile in progress

Hokitika, New Zealand

Woodstock Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Milton, Queensland, Australia

XXXX Brewery

Official brewery and history pages support production at Milton and the 1878 Fitzgerald lineage. Recorded in the source pass as "XXXX Brewery — Milton" — the suffix names the production site, not a…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Eskdale, New Zealand

Zeelandt Brewery

Microbrewery

ClosedProfile in progress

Wānaka, New Zealand

b.effect Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Ballarat Brewery

Federation University preserves the brewery-site lineage and records closure in 1989. Exact first-production year remains UNKNOWN. Recorded in the source pass as "Ballarat Brewery / Royal Standard…

ClosedProfile in progress

Petone, New Zealand

Baylands Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Christchurch, New Zealand

Beer Baroness Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Torquay, Victoria, Australia

Bells Beach Brewing

First-party history says the Torquay taproom opened in December 2018 after six months of build-out; current site says the Torquay HQ is where the beers are brewed. Address is Shed 2, 22 Baines…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Auckland, New Zealand

Black Sands Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Boneface Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Blenheim, New Zealand

Boom Town Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Amberley, New Zealand

Brew Moon Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia

Brick Lane Brewing

First-party About page identifies a current B-Corp-certified production brewery in Dandenong designed around sustainability, efficiency and flexible production; exact commissioning year remains…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Bright, Victoria, Australia

Bright Brewery

Current first-party site identifies the brewery at 121 Great Alpine Road and states its core range is brewed in Bright using Alpine water and locally grown hops. Recorded in the source pass as…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Auckland, New Zealand

Brothers Beer

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Christchurch, New Zealand

Cassels Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia

Communion Brewing Co.

Current first-party site describes a Burnie restaurant and brewery with its own beer range; 2026 homebrew-competition records place Communion Brewing Co at 57 Wilmot Street, Burnie. Recorded in the…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Christchurch, New Zealand

Concept Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Timaru, New Zealand

DB Draught Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Silverdale, New Zealand

Deep Creek Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Deep South Brewing Co.

Current first-party site gives 220 Argyle Street, shows the brewery within the venue and lists current house beers; Discover Tasmania independently describes the space as overlooking the brewery.…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wellington, New Zealand

Double Vision Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Emporium Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wellington, New Zealand

Fork & Brewer

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Auckland, New Zealand

Galbraith's Alehouse / Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Havelock North, New Zealand

Giant Brewing Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wānaka, New Zealand

Ground Up Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Riverhead, New Zealand

Hallertau Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wellington, New Zealand

Heyday Beer Co

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Kerikeri, New Zealand

Kainui Brew Co

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Kereru Brewing

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Whitfield, Victoria, Australia

King River Brewing

First-party site identifies an independently family-owned King Valley brewery at 4515 Wangaratta-Whitfield Road. Current beer sales and brewery pickup remain active while the taproom is closed…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Waipu, New Zealand

McLeod's Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Wellington, New Zealand

Mean Doses

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia

Miners Gold Brewery

First-party evidence explicitly says beer is produced at 5 West Street, Beaconsfield; the brewery also provides contract brewing and packaging and is home to Ocho Beer. Exact corporate ownership…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Blenheim, New Zealand

Moa Brewing Company

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Greymouth, New Zealand

Monteith's Greymouth brewery (former production site)

Microbrewery

ClosedProfile in progress

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Morrison Brewery

First-party evidence says the brewery makes craft beer in Northern Tasmania, is wholesale-only with no taproom, provides contract brewing, and was established in 2011. Recorded in the source pass as…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Tauranga, New Zealand

Neck of the Woods Beer Co.

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Carlton, Victoria, Australia

North Melbourne Brewery

Museums Victoria records brewing from 1858 at the former Carlton/CUB site. This row preserves physical-site lineage and does not collapse later corporate entities into one operator. Recorded in the…

ClosedProfile in progress

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Old Swan Brewery

WA heritage evidence records establishment at Mounts Bay in 1879 and production relocation in 1978. Site and corporate lineage remain separate. Recorded in the source pass as "Old Swan Brewery —…

ClosedProfile in progress

North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Overland Brewers & Distillers

Archived/current first-party pages identify a Tasmanian craft brewery and distillery at 284 Argyle Street and a temporarily closed taproom; August 2026 reporting confirms Hobart Brewing Co has taken…

ClosedProfile in progress

Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia

Red Bluff Brewers

Tourism sources document brewery production at 11 Old Bunga Road. Australian Business Register shows Red Bluff Brewers Pty Ltd ABN cancelled from 15 October 2025; current production after that date…

ClosedProfile in progress

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Red Duck Beer

First-party site identifies a small independent Ballarat brewery and cellar door; Easy Tiger page states the brewery began in 2005. Recorded in the source pass as "Red Duck Beer — Ballarat" — the…

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

San Miguel (PNG) Limited

Macro

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Queenstown, New Zealand

Searchlight Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Auckland, New Zealand

Shakespeare Restaurant & Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

Lautoka, Fiji

South Seas Brewery

Microbrewery

Ownership unknownProfile in progress

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