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Sinking beers at the end of the worldHobart, Australia

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It started as a dream concocted in a cell in the old Hobart Gaol, back in the 1820s. Today it’s one of the world’s most beautiful brewing establishments, crafting draughts, lagers and stouts with waters sourced from Tasmania’s Mount Wellington.

Take a tour of the gothic sandstone establishment – more a castle than a factory – and learn all about ex-con Peter Degraves and his brother-in-law Major Macintosh who made it their business to supply Australia’s island state with a generous supply of beer. After uncovering the brewery's history, including the great fire that burned Cascade into an ashen shell back in 1967, and hearing how the beverages are made, you’ll shrug off your hi-viz vest and sample four different refreshing ales and ciders.

love
not sure?

Admiring the factory’s whimsical architecture
Sinking a super fresh pint in beautiful surrounds

Hearing all about beer but having to wait until the end of the tour for a taste
You may be on holiday in Australia but thongs are not allowed, so make sure you’re wearing closed-toe shoes

get there

Travel from Melbourne to Hobart on the Spirit of Tasmania, with passenger tickets from US$80.
spiritoftasmania.com.au

price guide

The Brewery Tour costs about US$22, and the Heritage Tour about US$15.

contact

Cascade Brewery
cascadebreweryco.com.au

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Tags: australia, beer, brewery, history, hobart, spirit of tasmania

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get there

Travel from Melbourne to Hobart on the Spirit of Tasmania, with passenger tickets from US$80.
spiritoftasmania.com.au

love

Admiring the factory’s whimsical architecture
Sinking a super fresh pint in beautiful surrounds

not sure?

Hearing all about beer but having to wait until the end of the tour for a taste
You may be on holiday in Australia but thongs are not allowed, so make sure you’re wearing closed-toe shoes