Adjacent to the microbrewery will be a whisky distillery comprising a 9600 L wash still and a 5500 L spirit still. ‘Wash’ for the wash still will be supplied by the microbrewery, with the initial objective of producing 200,000 bottles per year. However, consumers will need to wait some years before the finished product can be sampled. “We have been thinking about malt whisky for some time as we see it as a natural extension to our onsite maltings and our experience in brewing and fermentation,” he said. “Our goal is to achieve the highest possible level of spirit quality to match our reputation in brewing. Having our own maltings will allow us to tell the whole story from the barley grower to the whisky glass.” Sixth generation family members and cousins, Andrew Cooper and Louise Cooper, have been closely involved in the design and planning
process of the new centre, which includes designated hospitality and industry areas. “Coopers beer is enjoyed by drinkers all over the world,” said Andrew who is the brewery’s Export Manager.
Louise and Tim Cooper.
“With this new visitor centre we aim to provide another compelling reason for tourists to come to South Australia and enjoy an authentic and immersive beer cellar door experience.”
view of the landscaped surrounds,” Louise said.
Louise Cooper, the company’s Strategy Development Manager, said the proposed development was hoped to be completed in time to welcome its first visitors by Christmas next year.
It is the second major capital expenditure announcement by Coopers in four months.
“As well as appealing to beer aficionados, the visitor centre will offer a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family. Both the restaurant and the outdoor plaza will provide the perfect setting to enjoy a meal while taking in the
Construction is expected to begin around mid-2022 pending Council approval.
Back in November, Coopers revealed plans for a $15 million 5500 square metre expansion to its warehousing facilities at Regency Park. The expansion will boost beer storage capacity at the brewery by almost 50%, allowing Coopers to store all its product on site, as currently some is stored off-site.
2022 AHA|SA Pub Burger Challenge AHA|SA hotel members are now invited to enter the annual 2022 Pub Burger Challenge sponsored by Thomas Foods. Twelve hotel finalists will cook-off in front of an expert judging panel in July 2022 for the title of “SA’s Best Pub Burger”. THE PRIZES • Major prize for the winning Hotel and chef • A complimentary feature article in Hotel SA magazine • Promotional feature on InDaily, FIVEaa and Nova 91.9 • A winner’s plaque to display in your hotel Back to Contents
HOW TO ENTER Entry is free! Complete the entry form and submit with a colour photograph of your burger by Friday 27 May 2022. Dependent on number of entries there will be an ‘elimination round’ conducted through a blind tasting in front of
an expert panel. All entries will be personally contacted by mid-June to advise them of their status in the competition and advise of the process toward the final cook-off. Further details are available online
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