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XXXX Alehouse & Brewery Tours

Brisbane's iconic XXXX brewery in Milton, with guided tours and an alehouse — 4.0 stars from 1,500-plus reviews.

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XXXX Alehouse & Brewery Tours offers a guided look at one of Brisbane’s best-known brewing institutions in Milton. The brewery tour runs for about 90 minutes and explores more than 145 years of XXXX history, from the Castlemaine Brewery’s beginnings in Brisbane to the brand’s place in Queensland beer culture. It also covers the brewery’s brewing methods and includes guidance on pouring the perfect XXXX.

The tour finishes with a beer tasting session in the Alehouse, making it a natural choice for adults interested in beer, brewing and local history. The venue also accepts enquiries for private group tours, functions and special events, with other tour times available for group bookings. Gift cards are available as another option for someone who would enjoy a brewery experience rather than a standard outing.

There is plenty of history behind the XXXX name. The brewery traces its story to 1878, when brothers Nicholas and Edward Fitzgerald moved from Victoria to Brisbane and established the Castlemaine Brewery. The website also highlights the development of the four-X name, Master Brewer Alhois ‘Bill’ Leitner’s work on the recipe for XXXX Bitter, the introduction of XXXX Gold in 1991 and the brewery’s response to Queensland floods. Its more recent environmental efforts include operating as a carbon-neutral brewery and supporting initiatives connected with Queensland’s waterways.

Bookings are essential, and tours are available on Wednesdays to Saturdays; the Alehouse lists opening hours from 10.30am to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, with current details best checked through its Google Business Profile. This is an adults-only experience, with government proof of ID required. Visitors should wear enclosed flat shoes, leave bags and cameras in the provided lockers and be prepared for many steps. The route cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walking aids such as crutches. With those conditions in mind, it suits adult couples, visitors looking for a distinctly Brisbane activity and groups planning a beer-focused outing.