The Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, is home to a vibrant craft beer scene with numerous breweries offering unique and innovative brews. One notable brewery is the Sunshine Coast Brewery, the oldest operating microbrewery in Queensland, founded in 1998. Starting as a ginger beer producer, this family-run business now specializes in a variety of craft beers, including a popular mid-strength summer ale and distinctive brews like a chilli beer and a Rauch Bier made with smoked grains.
They earned the Champion Small Australian Brewer award at the Australian Independent Beer Awards in 2023 and provide a brewery experience where visitors can enjoy handcrafted beers while witnessing the brewing process. Another noteworthy brewery is Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny, which received two gold medals at the Australian Brewers Conference for their Apricot Sour wheat beer and Strawberry Rhubarb Maleny Locals. They showcase the flavors of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in their beer, even incorporating locally brewed coffee into their unique coffee stout.
Sunshine Brewery, located on Fisherman's Road in Maroochydore, is a must-visit microbrewery. Their beers draw inspiration from local occasions and pastimes, offering a diverse range of brews like Noosa Ruby Sunset Ale, Island Sunrise Pale Ale, Sunshine Jaffa Stout, Migaloo White Ale, and award-winning Blue Sky IPA Red Ale. Your Mates Brewing Co. in Kawana provides a friendly atmosphere for visitors to enjoy good beer and socialize with friends. Land & Sea Brewery in Noosaville is a popular spot among locals, serving up ale, IPA, lager, and well-priced meals like burgers, BBQ spare ribs, and antipasto platters.
Eumundi Lager has established a state-of-the-art brewery at the Imperial Hotel's beer garden, reviving the beloved Eumundi Lager brand. Terella Brewing in North Arm operates a sustainable brewery integrating a Vertical Farm system to grow green produce for brewing beer and capturing CO2 from fermentation. Heads of Noosa Brewing Co., an independent, family-owned brewery, offers Japanese-style and Amber lagers like Summer Dusk, along with a variety of sessionable beers on tap.