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Choosing a Tasting Experience

The southern drinks scene splits between Burleigh Heads, which has three makers, and Currumbin, home to Balter Brewing Company. Burleigh Heads suits people who want a choice of beer and spirits, while Balter is the single stop for a structured brewery lesson.

Comparing Currumbin and Burleigh Heads on tours:

Balter Brewing Company: a 90-minute tour and Beer School, from $30 per person.
Burleigh Brewing Company: a brewmaster-led Saturday tour, from $75 per person.
Capricorn Distilling Co: free tours and tastings of rum and gin, with tours Tuesday to Friday at 12pm.
Black Hops Burleigh Heads: tasting paddles and 16 taps, with brewing tours held at its sister site.
Hens and bucks groups are named at Balter Brewing Company and Black Hops Burleigh Heads.

Southern Gold Coast Wine, Gin & Beer Experiences

Burleigh Brewing Company reaches 600 on whole-venue hire outside trading hours.
Balter Brewing Company reaches 400 on weekdays, with a Beer Garden for 200.
Black Hops Burleigh Heads reaches 100 across indoor and outdoor areas.
Capricorn Distilling Co hires its whole warehouse, with numbers to confirm on enquiry.

Who should choose which southern tasting

Spirits fans should go straight to Capricorn Distilling Co, the one distillery in the group.
Beer novices will get the most teaching from Beer School at Balter Brewing Company.
Casual groups of up to 80 can walk into Burleigh Brewing Company with no hire fee.
Dog owners can bring theirs to the Black Hops taproom.

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

Which southern brewery suits a team day?

Balter Brewing Company pitches private tours and Beer School at work crews and team days, and names team building among its occasions.

Burleigh Heads or Currumbin for a bucks brewery day?

Balter in Currumbin takes private bucks bookings, and Black Hops in Burleigh Heads welcomes bucks groups who enquire first.

Is there a free tasting on the southern end of the coast?

Yes, Capricorn Distilling Co in Burleigh Heads offers free tours and tastings.

How large can a southern brewery function get?

Burleigh Brewing Company can host up to 600 outside trading hours.

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