Mt Barney Blog

Forty five’ drive from Mt Barney Lodge is the micro-town of Mt Alford (population 344) which now has a micro-brewery called the Scenic Rim Brewery.

Although beer is their core business, their beer has been developed to quench more than just your thirst. They say “The dedication of our craft brewer combined with the best ingredients, ensures an all-round sensory experience – after all, we have five senses and only one thirst.”

Michael is no home brewer – he has several years of brewing experience and has completed a course in Berlin.

The brewery also targets your tastebuds in their Café. Wendys Dutch background infuses the menu with traditional fare that appeals to the locals – they have realised “there is a large community of second and third generation Dutch and German people living in the area who love coming in and getting a reminder of food they had as children.”

Wendy makes sure the menu combines the best ingredients from the Scenic Rim with her favourite Dutch recipes.

Mike and Wendy Webster are also Brisbane tree-changers who moved out locally four years ago and have been slowly restoring the building themselves ever since. The original features of this 130-year-old former general store have been preserved where possible. It has so much old-world charm and history, and this is evident when you first see the heritage-listed facade of the store.

There are six beers on tap, three of them brewed on site in 1000-litre stainless-steel tanks. The range of beers that include a pale ale, a mid-strength pale ale and a red ale. With hand-drawn labels like “Diggas”and “Fat Man”, you will want to take some home for the next weekend BBQ to show n tell the friends!!

Take a virtual tour, via our facebook page here.

Getting there:

Mt Alford is an easy side trip on the way to or from Mt Barney Lodge. When coming from Boonah the scenic Ganthorpe/Mt Alford Rd loop takes you straight past their door , adding just another 15 minutes onto your drive. We also recommend visiting during your stay as a scenic loop taking in the views from Mt French, Karoomba Vineyard, lunch in Boonah, and circuiting Lake Moogerah and Wyaralong Dam. We have plenty of maps and further information at the office at Mt Barney Lodge, so be sure to mention your plans when you are with us.

Opening times:

Open Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 5pm.

You can visit the brewery online here:

http://www.scenicrimbrewery.com.au/

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