Castlemaine Perkins

Castlemaine Perkins

Castlemaine Perkins

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Location	Milton, Brisbane, Australia
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Opened	1878
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Castlemaine Perkins is a brewery located in Milton, Brisbane, Australia. It is owned by Lion Nathan and has been in operation since 1878. The brewery is known for its popular beer brands, including XXXX Bitter, XXXX Gold, XXXX Summer Bright Lager, XXXX Dry, and XXXX Sparkling Ale.

History

Castlemaine Perkins was established in 1878 by Nicholas Fitzgerald and Edward Fitzgerald. Originally known as the Milton Brewery, it was later renamed to Castlemaine Perkins Limited in 1889. The brewery quickly gained popularity and became one of the leading beer producers in Australia.

In 1924, Castlemaine Perkins introduced its iconic beer brand, XXXX, which has since become synonymous with Queensland and Australian beer culture. XXXX Bitter, XXXX Gold, XXXX Summer Bright Lager, XXXX Dry, and XXXX Sparkling Ale are some of the popular beers produced by the brewery.

Beers

Castlemaine Perkins produces a range of beers under the XXXX brand. These include:

• XXXX Bitter: A full-bodied, traditional Australian bitter beer.
• XXXX Gold: A mid-strength lager with a smooth and refreshing taste.
• XXXX Summer Bright Lager: A light and crisp lager perfect for the summer months.
• XXXX Dry: A low-carb beer with a clean and crisp flavor.
• XXXX Sparkling Ale: A classic Australian ale with a rich and malty taste.

Brewery Tours

Visitors to Brisbane can take a tour of the Castlemaine Perkins brewery to learn about the beer-making process and the history of XXXX. The tour includes a visit to the brewery's heritage-listed building, the XXXX Brewery Alehouse, where visitors can sample a range of XXXX beers.

See Also

• Lion Nathan
• Beer in Australia

External Links

• Official website