If the notion of sitting back among the picturesque vineyards tucking into home-made pizza leaves you thirsting for a refreshing pale ale, then look no further than Ironbark Hill.
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This latest microbrewery to explode onto the Hunter Vine-scene is the brain-child of Peter Drayton, best known for his long established Winery, Peter Drayton Wines on Pokolbin’s Hermitage Road.
Having produced great tasting red varietals, whites and sparkling blends for the last 16 years, Peter Drayton Wines have added yet another dimension to their already popular winery.
In addition to the well established function room, villa accommodation and exclusive wedding chapel at the Vineyard, they began their first foray into the microbrewery industry with the launch of Ironbark Hill in late April.
“We appreciate that not everyone drinks wine, so we’re really giving our customers the chance to come along in small or large groups and know that both beer and wine drinkers will be catered for with some exceptional quality in either,” said wine producer and owner, Peter Drayton.
Nestled far enough away from the usual haunts of wine tours and the inevitable crowds, yet close enough to easily reach, Ironbark Hill offers all the beauty of the vineyards with all the cool of craft beer.
“Much of our appeal is that we are situated slightly away from the usual tourist wine-trails.
“Customers can really settle in and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while they’re here and take their time to taste or enjoy drinks with friends and family in their own time,”
With 10 types of beer on offer, all interestingly made from rainwater and produced on site and 6 brews on tap to choose from, the industrial inspired microbrewery offers tastings daily and serves a great range of day time food from Thursday to Sunday.
While Ironbark Hill has already released some of its beers to pubs in the region, the microbrewery opened it’s own doors just last week, showcasing its already popular fruity Summer Ale, a Pilsner, Pale Ale and an Indian Ale to name but a few.
There’s even an apple cider and pear cider to try if something a little sweeter tickles your taste-buds.
Whether you’re after a beer garden style experience that allows the kids to let off steam and run in the fresh air, or prefer an indoor spot taking in the ‘engine room’ of brewing, Ironbark Hill can cater for everyone.
Groups of ten or more are best to book ahead.
Tastings run daily from 10am to 5pm and between 11am and 4pm on Sundays and Mondays.
A great pub-style menu is also available on Thursday, Fridays and the weekends.
Ironbark Hill Vineyard can be found at 694 Hermitage Road, Polkobin.
