Independent craft brewery Moo Brew is celebrating its 18th anniversary this month at its luxury dive bar and taproom, Manky Sally’s.
Moo Brew’s 18th Birthday Bash will take place on Saturday, November 18 from 3pm, with Moo Brew flowing through all 14 taps, showcasing seven experimental beers and seven from the core range.
Lauren Sheppard, managing director of Moo Brew, said: “Eighteen years of independent local craft brewing is a remarkable milestone, and with so few breweries able to claim this title, we’re brimming with pride. This coming of age is made all the sweeter with the opening of Sally’s, which will allow us to showcase the very best of Moo Brew.”
Opened in 2005 by Mona’s David Walsh, the brewery was originally built in Berridale on Moorilla Estate, one of Tasmania’s oldest wineries, which Walsh purchased in the mid-nineties and dubbed Moo Land.
After outgrowing the Berridale brewhouse in 2011, the brewery moved to its purpose-built home in Bridgewater, where it continues to push the boundaries of taste and tradition.
Over the years, Moo Brew has earned a reputation as a risk-taking brewery that experiments with unexpected flavor combinations, an attitude that has earned the brewery numerous awards for its core range, limited seasonal releases, BREW series and Sally’s Experimentals. The brewery is also recognized for its cans, designed by Australian artist John Kelly.
Manky Sally’s, Moo Brew’s latest venture, opened its doors in Hobart’s Salamanca precinct earlier this year. The bar houses a nano-brewery, allowing the brewing team to continue experimenting with limited edition brews.
“Moo Brew’s commitment to the classics and thirst for experimentation gives us the freedom to create, make waves and break the rules when it suits us,” added Head Brewer Jack Viney.
“I’m excited to be running a brewery that’s proudly local, unpretentious and dedicated to making damn good Tasmanian beers.”
Of the experimental beers on offer at Moo Brew’s 18th Birthday Bash, Viney will be showcasing the Yuzu Kosho Gose birthday brew and making the first keg free.
