Wine, Gin & Beer Experiences in Burleigh Heads

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Category: Wine, Gin & Beer ExperiencesLocation: Burleigh HeadsListings: 3

Compare Burleigh Heads Wine, Gin and Beer Experiences

Burleigh Brewing Company - tasting experiences on the Gold Coast

Burleigh Brewing Company (Burleigh Heads)4.5 (220)

From $75pp

Spend about 90 minutes behind the scenes with the brewmaster, sampling beer and food in a group capped at 18 adult guests.

Capricorn Distilling Co - tasting experiences on the Gold Coast

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Capricorn Distilling Co (Burleigh Heads)5.0 (104)

Corporate groups and birthday crews can add live music, food and drinks packages when hiring this working distillery.

Black Hops Burleigh Heads - tasting experiences on the Gold Coast

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Black Hops Burleigh Heads (Burleigh Heads)4.8 (320)

Groups of 10 to 20 can reserve a table with no hire fee, then add food and drink packages to suit the get-together.

Choosing a Tasting Experience

Two breweries and a distillery make up the drinks trail in Burleigh Heads, and each handles a group differently. Burleigh Brewing Company and Capricorn Distilling Co are both on Ern Harley Drive, with Black Hops Burleigh Heads on Gardenia Grove.

What each maker offers a group:

Black Hops Burleigh Heads pours 16 taps and tasting paddles, with reserved tables for 10 to 20 and no hire fee.
Capricorn Distilling Co runs a free 30 to 45-minute tour led by a head distiller, Tuesday to Friday at 12pm.
Free tastings across the rum and gin range are also on offer at the Capricorn cellar door.
Burleigh Brewing Company hosts Backstage with the Brewmaster on selected Saturdays at 3pm, for up to 18 adults.
Pricing at Burleigh Brewing Company starts from $75 per person.

Burleigh Heads Wine, Gin & Beer Experiences

A rum or gin crowd belongs at Capricorn Distilling Co, where the team talks through botanicals and spices beside the stills, Burleigh and Rocky.
For learning how beer is made, the Backstage tour at Burleigh Brewing Company runs about 90 minutes, with sampling along the way.
A relaxed sit-down with friends suits Black Hops Burleigh Heads, working through a paddle at a reserved table.
Dogs are welcome in the Black Hops taproom, if one of the group is bringing a companion.

From a casual round to a warehouse party

Up to 80 can arrive at Burleigh Brewing Company in opening hours, with no hire fee or minimum spend, though a heads-up is welcome.
Private functions at Black Hops Burleigh Heads for 20 to 50 use a dedicated space on a minimum spend.
Capricorn Distilling Co hires its entire warehouse, with packages for live music, food and drinks.
Burleigh Brewing Company can open for up to 600 outside trading hours, with an outdoor cinema option.

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

Are the Capricorn distillery tours really free?

Yes, both the guided tour and tastings are free. There is no minimum group size, but book ahead, and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Can hens or bucks groups go to Black Hops in Burleigh?

Yes, provided they enquire first, and standard responsible service rules apply. It is the only one of the three that names those parties.

When does the Burleigh Brewing Company Backstage tour run?

On selected Saturdays at 3pm for about 90 minutes, with a cap of 18 adults and a minimum number needed for it to go ahead.

Where should a birthday group of 100 go in Burleigh Heads?

Black Hops Burleigh Heads holds up to 100 on whole-venue hire. Burleigh Brewing Company and Capricorn Distilling Co also take birthday functions, so compare what each includes.