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2 It might be the oldest wine producing region in Western Australia, but there is certainly nothing old-fashioned about the Swan Valley. In step with the trendy craft beer movement, the Swan Valley is home to nine fantastic breweries and cideries producing contemporary and creative beers and cider. A day of touring the Swan Valley can be thirsty work, and while wine is aplenty, sometimes the palate calls for something more, like a thirst-quenching, chilled beer or cider. Luckily for you, there is no shortage of that in the Swan Valley. Behold an impressive variety of brews: lagers, pilsners, ales, wheat beers, stouts and more, as well as ciders and ginger beer; all handcrafted using traditional techniques, state-of-the-art equipment, and only the best produce. Whether you re after a relaxing Sunday session in the outdoors, an afternoon in a rustic pub, a German beer hall experience, or a gorgeous vineyard setting, there is something to suit every taste. The Swan Valley s Cider and Ale Trail is a dedicated trail for the love of beer and cider and pays homage to the Swan Valley s talented brewers. Use this map and guide to help plan your next visit.

3 funk cider Funk Cider is a boutique, natural cidery boasting 12 super-cold taps of weekly-rotating, fresh ciders! With a funky, mouth-watering selection of ciders ranging from REAL FRUIT infused ciders (passionfruit, mango, coconut), to WILD ferments (The James Brown which also contains 5 varieties of apples), to BARREL-AGED ciders (The Sex Machine a barrel aged pink lady cider, aged in French oak vanilla). You are guaranteed to find one you ll fall in love with! Family friendly, epic atmosphere, big luscious lawns, great food, good tunes. Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham (08) ironbark brewery Open Wed - Sun Enjoy handcrafted beers and ciders, local wines and tasty Aussie food to match at the awesomely down-to-earth Ironbark Brewery. Ironbark is the epitome of a rustic, outdoorsy beer garden, perfectly accompanied by a great laid-back atmosphere. The brewery s award winning beers are made on-site using traditional recipes and innovative brewing techniques. The Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham (08)

4 homestead brewery Homestead Brewery is part of the dazzling Mandoon Estate. Homestead has a casual atmosphere with bar and table seating, relaxed lounges and outside dining on the deck overlooking the incredible view of Mandoon s vineyards. In the winter, enjoy kicking back by the fireplace, and when it s warmer, go outside, bask in the fresh Swan Valley air and take in the beautiful surrounds of the estate. 10 Harris Rd, Caversham (08) elmar s brewery Open Wed - Sun Elmar s in the Valley has the largest micro-glass brewery in the Southern Hemisphere, with a two acre, fully licensed beer garden and undercover alfresco dining space, Elmar s in the Valley has become the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy great beer and food all year round. Prost! 8731 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook (08)

5 duckstein brewery A visit to Duckstein Brewery is an absolute must. German-style dining, long tables, live music, fresh air and top-notch brews, what more could you want? Gather some mates, sit back, unwind and enjoy the great atmosphere West Swan Rd, Henley Brook (08) mash brewery Mash Brewing boasts a fantastic, locally built craft brewery in the Swan Valley, producing a great range of expertly brewed beers and delectable food. Customers can kick back and relax whilst checking out the 1200 litre brewing system in action, or enjoy a delicious meal in the cool, eclectic dining area from the seasonal menu West Swan Rd, Henley Brook (08)

6 feral brewing co. Feral Brewing Company is a family owned, independent brewery founded in With a focus on producing beers unlike the domesticated brews ever-present in Australia. The Brewpub features 16 taps, pouring fresh, unpasteurised beers full of bold flavours and punchy aromatics. Its home to an experimental brewery, restaurant & beer garden. The space is a comfortable blend of minimal furnishings and endless foliage, with views across the vineyards. As comfy on cold winter days as it is during a balmy summer evening. 152 Haddrill Rd, Baskerville (08) Open Thurs - Sun Fig Tree Estate is a boutique Cidery in the heart of Perth s Swan Valley. Proudly family owned and operated, Fig Tree specialises in making handcrafted cider that is full of unique character. All Cider s are made from quality whole fruit which is crushed, pressed, fermented and bottled with no artificial sweeteners, for an all-natural taste experience. 100 Bisdee Rd, Millendon (08)

7 oakover grounds Oakover Grounds lies in the heart of the Swan Valley, surrounded by lush lawns, mature trees and the stunning Oakover grapevines. Offering unique views over the lake, the restaurant is an industrialstyle warehouse designed with a casual but eclectic feel. Rustic red barn doors greet you and the interior features a long tasting counter for wine, cider or coffee and plenty of places to lounge about. The very popular SideKick Cider is made right there on the grounds from locally sourced WA apples and is available on tap. 14 Yukich Close, Middle Swan (08) legend CIDER beer food family friendly

8 contact us Swan Valley Visitor Centre Guildford Courthouse cnr Meadow and Swan Sts, Guildford, WA am-4pm (closed Christmas Day) (08) Visitor information, maps, souvenirs, accommodation & tour bookings

9 map the legend henley brook beer funk cider Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham duckstein brewery park st ironbark brewery Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham wes t sw an cres railway homestead brewery campersic rd rd woollcott st great northern hwy elmar s brewery cider elmar s brewery 8731 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook mash BREWery West Swan Rd, Henley Brook 100 Bisdee Road, Millendon funk cider morrison rd /theswanvalley hwy 14 Yukich Close, Middle Swan Please note - if chartering a bus privately, many venues require a booking so please contact them direct to avoid disappointment. Swan Valley Visitor centre Top Gun Tours (08) Guildford Court House cnr Meadow and Swan Sts, Guildford WA al tour here Don t have a designated driver? Easily fixed. Spend a day sampling the finest brews throughout the Swan Valley with tour companies dedicated to helping you get around. oakover grounds roe hwy we st sw an rd FIG TREE ESTATE great 152 Haddrill Rd, Baskerville ya od to FERAL BREWING CO. d yr homestead brewery Swan Valley Visitor centre The friendly staff at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre can offer recommendations and bookings can be made on West Swan Rd, Henley Brook reid hwy ironbark brewery stay here Want to make a trip of it? Luckily there s plenty of accommodation to keep you close to the action. duckstein brewery middle swan yukich cl benara rd 10 Harris Rd, Caversham oakover grounds caversham You can hop on a plane to Perth from every capital city around Australia and most cities around the world. Even better, the Swan Valley is just a short drive away from the international and domestic airports, and isn t far from major train lines and bus services in Midland and Guildford. FIG TREE ESTATE BISDEE rd mash BREWery Essentially, the Swan Valley is Perth s version of Adelaide s Barossa Valley, or Sydney s Hunter Valley, except closer. FERAL BREWING CO. Haddrill rd Baskerville Henley st get here The Swan Valley is deceptively easy to reach, just 25 minutes by car from Perth, and a mere 10 minutes from the domestic airport. gnangara rd Discover the locations of the Swan Valley s breweries and cideries here..com. e l a d n a r e leycid au D Vine Wine Tours (08)