Summer status: flat out like a lizard drinking at Perentie Brewing Co.
Summer status: flat out like a lizard drinking at Perentie Brewing Co.
Thirsty folk of the GC and surrounds, prepare to update that rolling list of steadfast sip spots to whip out at a moment’s notice – we’ve officially scored one more to adore, as Perentie Brewing Co. cracks its taps just in time for summer.
Situated smack bang between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the purpose-built, $6 million-dollar brewery is the first of its kind for the Eagleby region, bringing authentic lager beers, tasty, seasonal bar bites and a sprawling beer garden space to the banks of the Albert River, within the Distillery Road Market (DRM) entertainment hub.
No matter your neck of the woods, Perentie’s addition is a huge get that will attract the parched and peckish from far and wide. The central, craft brew hotspot – one the Logan region has long been crying out for – will be a game changer for any who’ve attempted to gather a crew more chaotically spread through the suburbs than a Vegemite sanga.
Providing a contemporary, convenient spot for ale to load up on the likes of black beer spiked Onion Rings, Prawn and Bug Rolls, Smash Burgers, and sink some icy cold pints – just a mere one-minute side quest off the motorway.
Even if you’re yet to step foot inside the industrial-style DRM precinct, it’s one you’ve likely spied in your travels. Tucked right beside the highway – at a whopping 17,000 sqm footprint, the festoon-lit facility is one that’s hard to miss.
Its first stage in 2019 delivered a community foodie hub for the bustling growth corridor – complete with food truck studded artisan markets, a Mexican Cantina, a Smokehouse, and its very own flagship, licensed Zaraffas location. A Z-raffs churning out caffeine hits and cocktails? Sign us up.
With a name inspired by Australia’s largest monitor lizard, Perentie’s addition signifies the next stage for the project, unveiling an impressive, architecturally designed 921m2 space. Which, more importantly for the beer buffs among us, holds over 30,000 litres of beer onsite and capacity to brew 1 million litres year… don’t mind if we ‘brew’!
There’s a total 68 taps of beer throughout (over half of which are dedicated to the house brews) with an offering that includes three signature beer products alongside a seasonal menu fresh out of the on-site kitchen. There’s a signature drop to suit every hankering, including the Summer Dry (a mid-strength lager), Pure Crisp (clean crisp lager) and Komodo Black (dark lager) beers – all brewed using traditional German techniques.
The state-of-the-art production facility is the brainchild of a man who clearly has a passion for brews in all forms – Zarraffa’s Coffee Founder, Kenton Campbell. The project finally sees his long-term vision for the space to become a “world-class precinct with something for everyone” come to brew-ition.
“DRM, and now Perentie, is somewhere you can meet family or friends halfway, stop for a refreshing drink and bite to eat, browse the markets and listen to your favourite local musicians.” Kenton adds “Perentie is really the icing on the cake creating authentic moments of relaxation and enjoyment.”
Well, you heard the man, go forth, relax and enjoy!
Where: 124 Distillery Rd, Eagleby
When: Thursday to Sunday 11am – late
Website: www.perentiebrewing.co
Instagram: @perentiebrewingco
Words by Kellie Leader.