At CBCo you might forget you’re indoors. It’s filled with sun umbrellas and trees, a glass garage door at the front, and lights strung above. There’s an open-air feel to the space.
The spacious brewery floor allows for a view right down the rows of stainless-steel tanks. They look great in daylight, and even better when the sun falls and they’re lit from above.
A simple food menu offers a range designed to smash and share over a beer: burgers, wings and pizzas all appear.
On Saturdays, the brewery’s open as a family friendly space with food trucks, live AFL matches and entertainment for the kids.
The beer is fresh and vibrant and features one-offs and seasonals. The easy-drinking kolsch is a winner and the person pouring it is likely to be one of the brewers. They’re chatty and informative. Ask a few questions and you’re bound to learn something. Other staple pours include the mid-strength Small Ale, a pale ale, an IPA and a cider.
CBCo was founded in Margaret River in 2004, and since then has evolved into the Morris Hospitality. The company owns a number of venues around Australia. In Melbourne its properties include Lucky Coq, Half Moon and Albert Park Hotel.
