SALT CELLAR
10 Toes, Alexandra Headland
brews
LOCAL
WORDS STEVE LESZCZYNSKI
BATHING IN GLORIOUS sunshine at the beach or on the back deck with a beer in hand is a great way to battle the Australian summer. Some 20-plus independently owned breweries now hug the coastline from Caloundra to Cooroy, feeding the insatiable appetite consumers now have for craft beer. So, let’s hit the road and check a few out! Maleny’s Brouhaha launched in 2016. The vision of four mates has delivered a brew pub that seats 165 with 10 taps and a seasonal menu on offer. With a range of classy beers to choose from, what sets these guys apart is their flagship beer, the Strawberry & Rhubarb Sour. Not many breweries lead with a sour but this one sells three times as much as any other on the range. Made with local ingredients including yoghurt from Maleny Dairies as the souring agent, it brings all elements of the hinterland together in one chilled and super-refreshing package. An exciting development with the brand is the new taphouse in Aura, just a step or two from Caloundra. Offering capacity for 60
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200 to 300 customers and 16 taps, this two-level facility is a game-changer and lets you peer into the brewery as you sip your ale and absorb the brewing process. With food trucks on weekends, Brouhaha has every base covered. Not far from Aura will land you at the Moffat Beach Brewing Co. Such was the success of its beachside venue, a new production house facility was opened in late 2020 at 51 Caloundra Road. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, trivia nights are popular on Thursday nights, while food trucks and live music are regular visitors. Sit back and be spoilt for choice with 20 beers on tap. Chill here or at the beachside venue and crack a Deadbeat Boyfriend Easy Drinker. Like its namesake, it’s not too challenging nor complex and a reliable beer to throw back on a lazy afternoon. Wander a little further up the Nicklin Way to Warana and land at Your Mates Brewing Co. This place is all about immersing yourself in a full, transparent brewery experience.
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29/11/2021 12:40:03 PM
