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During our visit to Brisbane we decided to pay homage to an Australian icon by participating in a XXXX Brewery Tour. As neither of us had ever done a brewery tour before we thought it might be something fun and different.
As the tours are at set times and it was our last full day in Australia, we wanted to get ourselves onto the 11am tour so we’d have the rest of the day at leisure. We were running a bit late so neglected to eat any breakfast. We got lost finding the entrance to the brewery and arrived hot, sweaty and 5 minutes late. Not the best start to the day but the lovely people at XXXX said we could still join the 11am tour, so it was all good.
How to get to the XXXX Brewery
We got lost so you don’t have to!
The brewery is a short walk from the Suncorp Stadium and opposite Milton Train Station. The brewery entrance is on the corner of Paten Street and Black Street. Don’t make the mistake of running up and down Milton Street like we did!
My XXXX Brewery Tour Experience
We were given a free XXXX branded baseball cap each to keep. We were also required to wear lanyards, goggles and fluorescent vests. Additionally, I had to wear some plimsolls they provided as I was wearing open toes shoes. I don’t think I’ve ever looked or felt so attractive.
There were a handful of other people on our tour and we were led around by a guy named Hoff. He was very knowledgeable and had a really dry sense of humour! We were shown a clever video of the XXXX story and taken around to see the working brewery in all its action. If you want to know how beer is made then I suggest you take the tour yourself because I can’t even begin to tell you.
After seeing the brewing tanks and all the bottles whizzing about the factory on conveyor belts, we were taken into what I guess you would call a small museum dedicated to the history of the beer. We could see all the different bottle designs, the XXXX mascot as well as other paraphernalia.
The XXXX brewery is Queensland’s most iconic brewery with over 145 years of history! The tour takes around 90 minutes in total and is followed by a tasting.
Beer tasting – yes, FREE BEER!
At the very end of the tour, after we removed all our health and safety gear, we were taken into the bar. Here we sampled four of the different beers brewed there. I can’t remember what they all were but it was fun to taste them all, even though I’m not much of a beer drinker. Our tickets also included a free full sized beer to enjoy in the bar after tasting the samples.
The barman had accidentally poured an extra beer so kindly offered it to my husband. Then I was offered a glass of champagne because they had poured too many glasses out for the people who were celebrating the Melbourne Cup in the bar. Naturally, we found ourselves a bit drunk! This is the definition of a boozy brunch!
As we were naughty and hadn’t eaten, we decided to stay at the XXXX bar for lunch and get something to soak up that alcohol. My husband had a yummy looking burger, while I opted for a healthier meal and had a delicious salmon dish.
The atmosphere in the bar was great. There was a large group of people enjoying watching the horse racing on a big screen, while we just sat in some comfy seats and had a leisurely meal. Perhaps it was all that beer making me feel that way!
I enjoyed my time at the XXXX Brewery a lot more than I expected (as beer isn’t my tipple of choice). The staff were all really friendly too, so if you’re ever in Brisbane and fancy doing something a little different then go check it out!
XXXX Brewery Tour Information
- Guests must be over 18 years of age and have proof of ID.
- Tours must be booked in advance. I recommend Viator.
- Tours are available Wednesdays to Saturdays.
- Wear fully enclosed flat shoes. Although I didn’t and they loaned me plimsolls.
- There are steps on the tour so guests in wheelchairs or with crutches unfortunately can’t be accommodated.
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