BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS

One of the original craft breweries in the High Country, Bridge Road produces more than a million litres of beer a year in up to 50 varieties – including a seasonal vanilla ice-cream ale called Magical Christmas Unicorn. Owner and head brewer Ben Kraus is clearly not afraid to have a little fun. His brewery in an old Cobb & Co stable off Beechworth’s main street houses a sizeable bar, pizzeria and beer garden, and serves his remarkable variety of well-crafted beers. There’s plenty for the serious craft-brew fan – wet-hop beers, Celtic red ale, porters, pilsners and IPAs – but also more off-the-wall brews using the likes of chestnuts and chocolate malt (and ice-cream). Bridge Road Brewers, 50 Ford St, Beechworth, (03) 5278 2703, bridgeroadbrewers.com.au; open Mon-Wed 11am5pm, Thu & Sun 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm