Ironbark Brewery

Was fine for me (couple years back). Loved Debilitator :-))

I come here about once every 2 years to see if its improved. Unfortuantely I am always disappointed. Went there yesterday and bought a tasting paddle. All the beers tasted the same and possibly infected. Left most of it on the table and left. Nice spot, shame the beer isnt better. Also noticed the beer was being served in dirty glasses.

I was too lazy to enter this as a new place rating when I lived there, but ALLOVATE has done all the hard work now, so I can just post my rating. I made several trips to IronBark, and each time I came away with an armload of good beer and an earful of good conversation. When I was there, seating was limited to a couple of small tables and a bar, but it was pretty cozy. The owners are as friendly people as you could ask for, and they clearly love their shop. Definitely worth the stop, and by the sounds of things, growing all the time.

A regular favourite of mine for their tasty dark ales and lagers, and conveniently located within walking distance of my house. After a shaky start with everything riding on its success, Graeme and his wife Chris have slowly built this into a champion micro-brewery with an often crowded, but well set-out beer garden that makes for a lovely place to waste away a Sunday. With a menu and a wine-list now, a very friendly chef and some tasty tucker, there is something for everybody. The best in the valley, innovative and lively.