Ploughman

Ploughman is listed in Chermside, Brisbane, while the supplied website describes its taproom as being in Enoggera. The venue presents itself as a brewery and small-batch gin distillation shed, with a focus on fresh beer designed to be easy to drink.

Its core style is crisp, balanced ales and Pilsners. The flagship beer, Standard, is a modern pale ale intended as an all-purpose go-to, built from pale and crystal rye malt, New Zealand hops and a neutral yeast strain with a touch of character. It is the clearest expression of Ploughman’s approach to approachable, carefully balanced brewing.

The food menu is compact and suited to a casual drink: Gruyere toasties come with pickles and crisps, with leg ham available as an addition, while charcuterie boards combine cheeses, prosciutto, gluten-free crackers, sourdough, Mt Zero olives, pickles and capers. That makes the venue a practical choice for a relaxed weekend catch-up, a small group sharing food, or a solo beer with something substantial on the side, rather than a full restaurant outing.

The website lists trading from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. With a Google rating of 4.9 from 286 reviews, Ploughman has also attracted strong customer feedback, although the supplied material does not provide further detail about the space, brewing team or events.