Corrina Wright says
Here’s cheers to Fleurieu beers Move over wine. Grapes, step aside – there is a refreshing new beverage in town. Craft beer is well and truly flowing in the Fleurieu, and while the wave of brewers is a more recent phenomenon, the region has a long history of producing the key raw ingredient: malting barley. I thought it was about time to shine a light on this latest breed of fermentation freaks.
Battle of Bosworth, Willunga Organic grapegrower, winemaker and wannabe fisherman, Joch Bosworth had a vacant piece of land after he grubbed out a vineyard. He decided to grow certified organic barley, with the intent of making some whiskey and beer from his crop. While this may sound like a simple plan, most barley is currently malted in bulk. After finding a small batch malter in Geelong, Joch became the proud owner of what he describes as ‘Australia’s most expensive malt!’ Working with Simon and Kate at Smiling Samoyed Brewery in Myponga, Joch developed super clean malt-driven pale ale, with only a small amount of hops. This extremely limited single-paddock regional beer is available from the Battle of Bosworth cellar door. Forktree Brewing, Carrickalinga If you’re looking for a brewery with a breathtaking view, then do yourself a favour and visit Forktree Brewing in Carrickalinga when they open to the public in the near future. Sitting on top of a hill at the back of Carrickalinga, you can see all the way down the coast to Cape Jervis; you can even spot Kangaroo Island on a clear day. Brewer and owner, Ben Hatcher, became obsessed with home brewing and
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