Perfectly positioned with views of Moffat Beach, this microbrewery might be small in stature, but punches well above its weight. In 2018 it was awarded the Champion Independent Small Brewery of Australia which is an incredible achievement considering the only place you can sample their beers is at the venue.
Matt & Sharon kicked off the brewery in 2015 and produce a range of beer styles, predominantly hop forward with their IIPA – Iggy Hop having a local cult following which sells out soon after appearing on tap. Producing small batches (350L per brew) the brewery doesn’t currently have the capacity to package any product for wholesale, although there is plans to expand in the near future.
Suggested exbeerience – Tasting paddle with Iggy Hop, Psychotic Girl, Josh Porter Pale, and the seasonal porter or stout which is often poured on Nitro
Two mates who started their brewing dreams in a garage at home, to having other breweries produce their beer under contract, then to gypsy brewing on other breweries equipment, to now opening their very own impressive brewery in Birtinya. It’s now a dream come true.
Christen & Matt started out with a solid recipe for a Pale Ale that soon built a cult following on the Sunshine Coast. Larry, as their flagship beer is known, is a tropical pale ale full of American hops and perfect for the hot Sunny Coast climate. Following Larry came their next beer Donnie Dark Ale, both of which were made available to the public in cans thanks to a successful Crowdfunding campaign. Then came the appearance on Shark Tank, and although unsuccessful it put them under the spotlight and produced the investment they needed to open their very own brewery. Having run successful venues in the past, the new brewery is already a crowd favourite and regularly features live music, has a kitchen with a great range of food, with a tap line up of regularly changing seasonal beers.
Suggested exBeerience – Schooner of Larry, Schooner of Donnie, plus a fresh seasonal brew with a tasty burger
With one of the smallest breweries on the Sunshine Coast, this hidden gem in the small town of Cooroy still manages to keep 14 beers on tap. A beautifully fitted out venue with exposed brick and timber features, this brewery / restaurant is a stand out for its food offerings as well as its range of beers.
The head brewer Davy has already brewed over 35 styles of beer in the 2 years the venue has been open. Ranging from the tart Guava Sour, to more traditional Pilsner, Pale Ale, Irish Red, IPA, and seasonal Saison and Chocolate Porters – there really is a beer for everyone!
And not forgetting the kitchens offerings with the menu including Stout Braised Lamb Shoulder, Tatake Tuna, Confit Duck, and a range of amazing starters which all pair perfectly with one, or several of the beers on tap.
Keep an eye out for their regular beer and food pairing events which feature seasonal dishes matched with seasonal beers, plus some running commentary from the brewer Davy. Only 20 minutes drive from Noosa, Copperhead makes a perfect road trip for lunch or dinner
Suggested exBeerience – Guava Sour, IPA, Tropical Saison with some seared scallops or the Copperhead Platter
The mighty Land & Sea Brewery opened its doors in January 2018 and is one of the biggest in the region with a brewhouse capacity of 1800L, and plenty of shiny stainless fermenters to produce a decent quantity of amber liquid.
Built from the ground up, the new Land & Sea venue is quite impressive with the brewery on show as a backdrop for those who stop in for a drink or a bite to eat, adding to the experience. Head Brewer Shane launched with two variations on lager styles to suit the Noosa climate, and has now added to the range several Pale Ales, IPA, Mango Sour and plenty of rotating taps featuring seasonal beers, all with fresh and unique ingredients.
They also offer food which is described as Gourmet Junk and Fine Vegan, with the kitchen delivering a bunch of options including burgers, pork belly bao, tofu chilli dog, and grazing plates to share.
A recently completed distillery also adds a new element to the venue (and another amazing backdrop) as they continue to provide offerings to suit a wide demographic which is apparent when you look around and notice people of all ages, families, dogs and just the general good vibe of the place
Suggested exBeerience – Thomas Crisp Rice Lager (a collaboration with Thomas Surfboards) a gin cocktail, and a pork belly bao thank you very much!
My wife and I had our 2nd year anniversary with creative tours and loved every minute. Great company and lots of knowledge shared, beautiful scenery and would highly recommend for... read more
AJ MurrayIt was a wonderful experience. Creg was a good host, we enjoyed the evening very much. A highly recommended tour.
Denisse Alvarez LedezmaThis was such a great experience. I’ve never done a wine tour before but I couldn’t picture it going anymore perfectly. My friends and I enjoyed the variety of drinks,... read more
haidee stevensKim was an amazing tour guide, excellent venues!
Callum McTaggartSpent a great day on tour with Craig our friendly and informative host. The Boiling Pot was our favorite stop of the lot with the others not far behind. Overall... read more
AaronWe would like to commend Heidi on an amazing job with us yesterday, we truly had the best time.
Charmaine BakerA fabulous day out for Mother's day. Deb was very knowledgeable and a great host. Thanks Deb and Josh. We highly recommend this company for tours on the coast.
Rhona DunnHeidi was a fantastic tour host. She was knowledgable, a great driver and happily tweaked the tour to suit the groups needs. We thoroughly enjoyed every stop. Phoebe was brilliant to... read more
Megan Kingston-BurkeDeb from Creative Tours was such a wonderful host for our Christmas Party. We absolutely loved the combination of being able to experience The Farm (and the cute pups), learning... read more
Hayley PetersJamie phoned on the morning of our tour to confirm pickup arrangements and to provide his contact details. Picked up on time. Mini van cool, clean and comfortable. Two younger... read more
Maree MacfarlaneThe Noosa Brewery tour was outstanding! Zoe was a wonderful guide, very knowledgable and flexible with pick-up and drop-off locations. Great selection of breweries, with Boiling Pot being a huge... read more
Craig WilliamsIncredible day with fun and knowledgeable tour guide, Craig. We sampled indigenous foods, picnicked at Glass House Mountain and ended with gin and rum tasting at Sunshine Brothers. And don’t... read more
Beth GuestA thorough enjoyable day with the team from Creative Tours. We were unsure what to expect, and it more than exceeded our expectations. The 4 venues on the Noosa Drinks... read more
Hilary PLesterI did the hinterlands winery tour. Flame Hill winery and Brouhaha were both really amazing experiences. Big barrel was unfortunately a hit and miss as the staff didn't seem... read more
Jordan GriggsWhat a fantastic day! Plenty of laughs, fun and high vibes. Thankyou sooo much!
Sarah BurdonWe all had a great tour - highly recommend Creative Tours
Andrew LebedewAdam was a great host, full bus of different people to meet and have fun with 😁
Les BowmanI was part of the bucks party . And certainly a very relaxing day with the boys . Matt’s friendly- very energetic and keeps the vibes up for the tour . Recommended... read more
Derek ChanGreat day. Marek was as good as you could get. Friendly, funny and knew his job. Thanks for the day Marek.
Bruce BaldwinVery fun day out for my birthday. Friendly, informative and fun guide. Great locations and plenty of grog! Everyone on the tour got into the ‘spirit’ and we all had... read more
Kevin MurphyThe go to food and wine tour for Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Great assistance in answering questions about the day and helping with planning. Amazing day, great operators.
Ben WoodmanAnother AMAZING day on the Sunshine Coast was spent touring local breweries and wineries! Our tour guide, Josh, was outstanding. His knowledge of local produce was fantastic, as was every... read more
Alison CashatWe organised a private tour recently for 4 of us as part of a team meeting. We had a great afternoon/evening and would recommend it.
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Dalyn LA well-planned and picked tour with great service and communication!
Zach StewartExcellent service from Jamie. Creative Tours went above and beyond to hire another vehicle to fit our group of 16 pax. This kept the group together and made a... read more
Berrick BarnesWe had a blast. Our guide Mat was awesome and knew so much about the area, beers and the wines.
Matthew StonePicked up in the morning not far from our hotel, we tried wines, beers, spirits and cheese across the day without having to worry about driving. A wonderful custom tailored... read more
Tanya RolfeMe and my partner Natasha had a fantastic day out on the beer, wine and cheese tasting tour. With Kim as our guide and driver, showed us some hidden gems... read more
Tom CA very enjoyable day. Lovely to be driven around to some great breweries and distilleries and seeing some places on the Sunny Coast that I wouldn’t otherwise have gone to
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