Cascade Brewery

The Basics

Beer lovers can peek behind-the-scenes and discover the beer-making process on a guided brewery tour, or take part in a Cascade Beer School workshop and learn more about its historic brews. You can also sample the full range of Cascade beers and ciders, and tuck into delicious seasonal cuisine, at the Brewhouse. Thanks to its strategic location by Mount Wellington, the brewery is also popular with hikers seeking an ideal pre- or post-hike lunch destination.

Things to Know Before You Go

• The Cascade Brewery is a must-do for beer lovers.

• Brewery tours are open to guests aged 16 and older, tastings are for those at least 18 years old, and the Cascade Beer School is open to all ages.

• Brewery tours take 1.5 hours including tasting; Cascade Beer School workshops last 30 minutes.

• Brewery tour participants must be covered from the waist down, and shoes must be flat and closed-toe.

• Numbers are limited for brewery tours, so it’s recommended to book in advance, especially in peak season.

• The Brewhouse is accessible to wheelchair users, but due to stairs, the brewery tour is not.

How to Get There

Cascade Brewery is located at the foot of Mount Wellington in South Hobart, about a 10-minute drive from downtown. Buses from central Hobart stop close to the brewery; you can also catch a taxi.

When to Get There

Cascade Brewery is open 10am to 5pm daily year-round except Christmas and Good Friday. The busiest time of year is during the summer months of January and February, when it’s recommended to book tours and tastings well in advance.

Cascade Brewery Beers

Cascade’s beers are brewed on-site using Tasmanian-grown hops and barley, and water sourced from Mount Wellington. Popular brews include Cascade Pale Ale, the original Cascade beer; Cascade Premium Light, the top-selling light beer in Australia; and Cascade Draught, Cascade Bitter, and Cascade Lager. The brewery also produces a range of Mercury Ciders.

How long is the Cascade Brewery tour?

The standard Cascade Brewery tour is typically one hour; history tours of the facility are 45 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to arrive about 15 minutes in advance. During the standard tour, you’ll learn about one of the nation’s oldest beer recipes, explore behind-the-scenes of the brewery, and wrap up with a tasting.

Is Cascade Stout being discontinued?

Yes, the original Cascade Stout has been discontinued as of 2021, but Cascade Export Stout can still be found on shelves. Expect roasted malt and coffee flavors with dense foam and a dash of bitterness. If you’ve got a craving for the original Cascade Stout, it shouldn’t disappoint.

What happened to Cascade Premium Lager?

Cascade Premium Lager has gone through a revamp, recipe-wise: The classic beer now touts all Tasmanian ingredients, including Tasmanian hops. It’s also down to 4.5% ABV from 5.0%, which has reduced some of the beer’s astringency and given it a better mouthfeel. The Cascade team considers it both a meaningful and delicious upgrade.

What is the oldest operating brewery in Australia?

Cascade Brewery, in Hobart, Tasmania, began operations in 1824 and hasn’t stopped yet. That 200-year-old run makes it the oldest operating brewery in Australia by far. Interested guests can take 45-minute history tours of the facility; the standard hour-long guided tour also offers a decent look at the company’s past.

What is Cascade Brewery known for?

Cascade Brewery is known for being Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery; it began production in 1824. Sticking to its roots, the brewery still focuses on the classics, like lagers, stouts, and ales. Guests interested in this history can hop on a brewery or history tour to learn more about the facility’s two-century passion.

What kind of beers does Cascade Brewery have?

Cascade Brewery tends toward the traditional, which speaks to its 200-year-old history. Going for quality over quantity, guests will find a shortlist of lagers, stouts, and ales on draught, plus the occasional bitter or collab sour in cans or bottles. The brewery also offers its in-house guests a decent selection of guest taps.