Barrier Reef Brewing Co.

I left my home town of Cairns at twenty-six. A qualified veterinary surgeon. I headed to the UK. It was during this incredible time, that I became fascinated with the process of beer production. How was it made? Where were the ingredients sourced? The biochemical processes, the technicalities of yeast wrangling. I spent time in microbreweries, talking to brewers and reading everything I could get my hands on. I visited farm markets and obscure bottle shops on a journey of discovery, with the aim of recreating everything I learned with my home pilot system. Many brewing hours later, here we are! We're on a mission to bring the people of Cairns everything we have learned and experienced about good quality beer! We;re talking more than just the act of beer consumption. We're talking about the process of producing top-quality ale. We're talking pure, filtered water, fresh local flavours and tropical inspiration. Ever wondered what really matters? We did, and it’s the ethos of our company, the ethos of crafting great beer. Because what matters in the end is the journey, it’s the experience, the process. It’s creating something good and sharing it with others, and the enjoyment that sharing a good thing brings. It’s about the amazing people we meet, and the differences each of us can make along the way. So, come join us in our quest to live better, have fun, and best of all, enjoy great beer! We think you’ll like it! Show Less