XXXX Brewery

XXXX Brewery Visitor Centre, Black St & Paten Street, Milton

Our story starts back in 1878 with a wide-eyed and crazy dream.

Two brothers, Nicholas and Edward Fitzgerald, had one goal in life: to create the finest ales known to man, loved by generations across this sun-drenched land. After starting out in Castlemaine Victoria, the boys decided they needed a world-class brewery (and warmer weather), so they packed their bags and headed to Brisbane.

They bought an old distillery and on the 13th of September of that year, the first beer was sold. And so the Castlemaine Brewery was born, known today as the home of XXXX.

The birth of a little legend
1924 was a big year for the brewery, and with the launch of XXXX BITTER came the introduction of another Queensland icon. Complete with boater hat and schooner in hand, Mr Fourex has been winking at Queenslanders and inviting them for a beer since his first appearance in a magazine ad.

But who is this mysterious man? Some say he's modelled off Paddy Fitzgerald, a former General Manager of the brewery. Others reckon it was a local newspaper salesman who fancied a XXXX. No matter your theory, Mr Fourex had been part of the furniture at XXXX for almost a century - and we couldn't imagine brewing without him.

Striking GOLD
The early 1990's saw a rejuvenation of XXXX; we got on board with the Queensland Maroons in 1991 and we've been backing them ever since. That same year saw the launch of XXXX GOLD, a mid-strength lager that would go on to become the best-selling beer in Australia.

A carbon neutral brewery
Now you can knock back a XXXX knowing it's brewed at a carbon neutral brewery. Truth be told, we give a XXXX about the environment.

That's why we temporarily turned out brewery lights green, installed solar panels and invested in enough carbon credits to offset the entire brewery's carbon footprint.

We think that's reason enough to wrap your hand around another XXXX, and raise it to the Sunshine State - cheers!

HOW TO GET TO THE BREWERY
Walking: Head 1.5km East from Roma Street Transit Centre

Train: Board the train to Milton (Richlands/Ipswich line)

Bus: Take the local city bus to Milton Road

Ferry: Take the City Cat to Park Road Terminal

Car: From the City head East on Milton Road, right into Castlemaine Street, left onto Black Street, left on Paten Street.

There is limited undercover parking at the XXXX Brewery off Paten Street, or paid meter parking. Please note on Suncorp Stadium event days there are parking restrictions throughout the area from midday. We advise all guests to take public transport.