Local Brewing Co launched as A Local Beer in 2018 after a conversation between 5 mates. The group behind what would later become Local Brewing Co. wanted to be more than a beer brand. They wanted to spark a conversation about issues that were important to them & give back to their local community, through the medium that is beer.
The group were inexperienced home brewers so teamed up with the guys at The Craft & Co, one of Melbourne’s leading contract brewers, to ensure their beer would be spot on. Before later securing permanent tank space at Burnley Brewing. As part of their giving back to the community they’ve teamed up with POUR AF, a Melbourne based art collective, to design the artwork that emblazons their cans.
Brewery Type
Gypsy
Brewed At: Burnley
Region
Inner Suburbs
Tasting Room
None
In my eyes, their most important collaboration is with SecondBite. SecondBite is an organisation that helps to combat food waste, whilst feeding the less fortunate nutritious food that they may not otherwise be able to afford. For every pint or 6-pack of Local Brewing beer that is purchased, a meal is provided to someone less fortunate through SecondBite. To date they’ve managed to donate over 18,000 meals to people in need.
I really wish the guys luck! Food wastage is a huge issue in Australia & if this makes more people aware of the issues it can only be a good thing. They’re planning to run events around the issues that matter to them and will be continuing to partner with the Melbourne art community. These guys have got ambitions to one day have their own sustainable brewery and tap room down the track, but that can only happen if the beer is good enough…
So at this point they only have one beer, I’ve been assured there will be more sessionable offerings to follow, so the review is naturally about that; their XPA. It’s a good example of the style. The malt bill is slightly sweet, but offers little flavour. It sets a lovely base for the hops to shine and there is a good amount of citrus, predominantly orange, and a fair whack of bitterness. It’s a beer I will be looking out for on tap so that I can support a great cause as well as have a great beer.
**UPDATE** – On 31st October 2020, A Local Beer announced that they were changing their name to Local Brewing Co.
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