Bridge Road Brewers
Bridge Road Brewers is an Australian brewery founded by Ben Kraus in 2005 in Beechworth, Victoria, producing a broad portfolio of ales, lagers, and limited releases alongside a dedicated alcohol-free series.
Ben Kraus started Bridge Road Brewers in his father's garage in Beechworth, a town in Victoria's High Country, before the business grew into a permanent home in a 150-year-old coach house and stables. Bridge Road Brewers has remained independently family-owned since its founding and is one of Australia's most established craft brewing operations. In 2023, the brand opened a second venue in East Brunswick, Melbourne, with a 350-capacity brewpub.
The alcohol-free series was introduced in 2020, produced using arrested fermentation: a method where fermentation is stopped early, leaving residual sweetness and a naturally low alcohol level, rather than removing alcohol from a fully fermented beer. The AF lineup covers pale ales and sour-style formats, alongside the wider catalogue of core ales, lagers, and seasonal releases.
Bridge Road Brewers distributes through its own venues and broader retail channels. The brand appeals to craft beer enthusiasts and sober-curious drinkers who follow independent Australian brewing.
At a Glance
- Origin
- Australia
Awards
Award-Winning Drinks
The Collection
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At a Glance
- Origin
- Australia
Collection
2 drinks
