The first of the Hunter's several microbreweries to be established, just on the northern outskirts of Cessnock near the YHA. Join a tour to see how it all works and get three tastings. The tasting room has 10 beers on tap and the complex's adjacent pub also has the company's beers on draught. Prebooking the tour by phone is advisable.
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