GABS 2022
7 SUNSHINE COAST CRAFT BEERS YOU MUST TRY When you think about the Sunshine Coast three things should spring to mind: sun, surf and craft beer. This pristine pocket of Queensland coastline has earned itself the title of ‘Craft beer Capital of Australia’ – and for good reason. The Sunshine Coast is now home to more than 21 breweries located from the coast to the hinterland, each with their own story to tell. No one knows the region’s beer scene better than local expert Josh Donohoe, who runs Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours.
amazing ride. Light pink in colour with strawberries on the nose, this tart and refreshing beer is anything but sweet. The ‘Strawbarb’ as it’s known locally, tastes like summer in a glass! PIPELINE 10 Toes Brewery, Alexandra Headland An award-winning pale ale that is a hit with the locals. Freshly cut tropical fruits are balanced against a clean malt profile. This full flavoured pale ale is bursting with new world character. Enjoy this one fresh on tap at the brewery if possible. TRILOGY IPA Moffat Beach Brewing Co., Moffat Beach & Caloundra The most awarded brewery on the coast, and with a passion for hop forward beers, you have to try the Trilogy IPA (India Pale Ale). A hefty amount of West Coast hops creates a big, luscious beer, exploding with pine and tropical aromas. BAT MIGRATION Boiling Pot Brewery, Noosaville This dark lager often surprises the unsuspecting drinker who swears they don’t like dark beers. Enjoy the chocolate and coffee notes of a dark beer and the easy drinking nature of a lager.
To put his knowledge - and his taste buds - to the test, we asked Josh to name his top 7 ‘must try’ craft beers on the Sunshine Coast. No doubt it was a difficult task (how can you pick just seven?) but for the love of beer, Josh narrowed down his top picks for a cold one next time you’re on the Sunny Coast.
LARRY PALE ALE Your Mates Brewing, Warana It’s been voted the third best beer in Australia, but who is Larry you ask? Larry is a tasty pale ale that showcases a range of hops with tropical fruit notes. It’s nicely balanced with a touch of light crystal malt and designed to be an easy drinking crowd pleaser.
JAPANESE LAGER Heads of Noosa, Noosaville For the easy-going drinkers, the lager purists, and those just looking for an exceptionally made beer, you can’t go past Heads of Noosa’s Japanese Lager. Clean, crisp, and perfect for an afternoon knock off beer while watching the sun go down.
JUICEBOX HAZY IPA Land & Sea Brewery, Noosaville The name says it all. This New England style IPA packs a juicy punch from the generous amount of hops added throughout the brewing process. Mango, lychee, and pineapple notes balanced with a clean and smooth finish.
STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB SOUR Brouhaha Brewery, Maleny and Baringa Sour styles have taken the industry by storm, and this gem from Brouhaha will take your tastebuds on an
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Discover the Craft Beer Capital Brewery Trail and learn more about the regions diverse range of breweries and venues at visitsunshinecoast.com/craftbeercapital
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