Independent West Australian craft brewery, Beerfarm, today announced it will start the build of a brewery and taphouse in Glenworth Valley on the NSW Central Coast in  early 2025. The announcement follows its successful Development Application approval.

Poised to become a hub for both locals and tourists, the site will initially operate as a  production brewery before a full restaurant and taphouse venue is built. Committed to  integrating with the local community, the brewery will partner with regional suppliers, support  local fundraising initiatives, and host grassroots events designed to inspire connection and  creativity.

The build will be spread over two phases: The phase 1 build of Beerfarm’s brewery will start in  early 2025, with beer brewing underway by mid-year. Phase 2 will focus on the venue, which will  start in the latter half of 2025, aiming for doors to be open to the public around mid-2026.

With a proposed production capacity of up to 2 million litres annually, the brewery will supply  Beerfarm beers throughout the East Coast and will increase Beerfarm’s overall national product  volume by 30%. 

The new Glenworth Valley facility will also feature a taproom offering our full beer range and a  restaurant focused on local produce. The venue will include spaces for live music, private  events and large-scale cultural events. 

Once fully complete, the new site is expected to employ upwards of 40-50 people, and will be a  multiplier in drawing more tourism to the Glenworth Valley and Central Coast communities. In  2024, the region welcomed 5.2 million, according to Destination NSW. Tourism expenditure also  reached $1.4 billion, showing the area’s growing potential as a tourist attraction.

Beerfarm aims to replicate the success of its flagship Metricup venue in Margaret River at its  new Glenworth Valley site. Since opening in 2015, the Metricup location has established itself  as a leading brewery and hospitality destination in Western Australia’s South West, evolving into  a cultural hub for live music, film screenings, dining experiences, charity events, and a gathering  place for the local community.

The vision for Glenworth Valley is to create a similar dynamic space, bringing together great beer, food, and cultural events to foster connection and  community.

Commenting on the announcement Beerfarm, Co-Founder and Director, Ian Atkins said:  “Beerfarm is excited to expand into Glenworth Valley, aiming to contribute positively to the local  social and business community. The project’s design, construction, and operations will create  opportunities for local suppliers and workers, fostering collaboration and economic growth.

Our  goal is to support Glenworth Valley’s development as a premier destination for day-trippers  from the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, and beyond, further cementing its reputation as an  exciting location for visitors.”

The Glenworth Valley site is another piece in Beerfarm’s national and international growth plans,  which has included in 2024 the purchase of Feral Brewing’s Bassendean production facilities  from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners earlier this year, the tripling of its production capacity,  along with the hiring of several leading industry professionals from larger breweries like  Stone&Wood.

Mr Atkins continued: “This new Beerfarm site on the east coast represents our dedication to  growth while staying true to our roots. We look forward to becoming a part of this wonderful  community and sharing our passion for great beer and good times with everyone here.”