East Coast  >  Ironhouse Brewery

Ironhouse Brewery

        15/20
21554 Tasman Highway,
Ironhouse Point, Tasmania
Open  10am to 5pm Oct-Apr, 10am-4pm May-Sept, closed Christmas Day
Cards MC,V
Picture
The large modern brewery building
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Friendly staff, a variety of types of beer to suit all tastes and a fantastic outlook

To "Wine about": Very hot at the tables near the windows on a sunny day

How many bottles did we buy: 2 tasting paddles
Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Families, beer lovers, overseas visitors


Visited May 2015 (midweek)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Tasmania
East Coast
Well sign posted, paved driveway
Upon Arrival
Parking
Setting


Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance


Airconditioning/Fireplace
Ample parking
This is a significant development on the east coast.  There are beautiful views over the ocean with expansive lawns, golf putting green and a fish pond.  Part of the White Sands resort
Boutique
Very modern expansive building with the brewery in the centre behind glass.  Huge windows overlooking the ocean.  There is also a small gallery and deli within the building
Yes/Yes
Tasting Experience
Number of beers on tasting
Particular beers known for
Wait time
Knowledge of beers


Staff attitude
Brewery Tour Offered

Tasting seating available at counter

Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
6 (beers on a tasting paddle)
none in particular
No wait
The beers are presented with a little business card size information leaflet and staff recommend which order to taste in and provide a brief explanation as to the key differences 
Staff members were very welcoming, friendly and helpful
Yes, there is a beer matching with canapes and chat with the brewer (bookings in advance essential)
Yes, you can sit at the bar or take your tasting paddle to a table in the restaurant
Yes, tasting notes on business cards distributed with the tasting paddle
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Restaurant overlooking the ocean serving nice food (with very generous portions!) Indoor and outdoor seating available
Hip Pocket
Price range of beers
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?

Tour Fee
Delivery cost
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$26 for a six pack
$5 per paddle
No, however there are ads in tourist brochures that offer free tastings
$25
N/A
No
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop


Toys/play area for kids


Dog friendly
By the way...
There is a general store at the resort called Providore, with deli products and souvenirs.  The art works in the gallery are also for sale
Huge kids "Playland" play equipment behind glass in between the restaurant and brewery and play equipment outside a little way from the restaurant/tasting area
No
This facility is a the main building of a resort that traditionally caters to the conference and wedding crowd, it has large function rooms, a movie theatre and lots of accommodation options.  The beer tasting was a traditional paddle.  They also have two wines available from their vineyards on the hill and a pinot is soon to come.  On the list for further development is a lavender farm, distillery and wine cellar door.
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