Wife-and-husband duo Harriet and DJ McCready had one main aim when they first started brewing beer in the Blue Mountains back in 2019: to make really good beer. And it worked. Mountain Culture Beer Co went on to win gold twice at GABS Hottest 100 (basically the Olympics of craft beer) in 2022 and 2023, for their thirst-quenching Status Quo Pale Ale.
As Australia's fourth-largest independent brewery, they have two hop-fuelled venues in the Blue Mountains – Katoomba and Emu Plains – which is all well and good for the people of the bush-cloaked hills. But now we’ve got good news for Sydneysiders: Mountain Culture Beer Co has opened its very first Sydney brewery in Redfern, taking over the former Atomic Beer Project site on Regent Street. So, who’s keen for a cold one?
If you know Mountain Culture Beer Co well, you’ll know community and great beer are at the heart of everything they do. You’ll find that in Redfern, too, with Mountain Culture’s core range on tap – including the country’s best beer. There will also be 16 rotating taps showcasing other ace breweries. Plus, Redfern will be home to Mountain Culture’s first-ever barrel program, where a variety of exclusive beers will be aged in and blended from old bourbon and Aussie rum barrels. Plus, it's just been announced that Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins has become Mountain Culture’s first investor.
“This venue represents a pivotal moment for our brand. We're not just opening a new venue; we're doing it the Mountain Culture way, with a focus on creating something new and exciting,” said co-founder and CEO DJ McCready.
Not a beer lover? Fun cocktails, vino and non-alc options are also on offer. Hungry? The food line-up includes share-style plates, pub classics and a late-night kebab menu.
Time Out Sydney was at the opening night of Mountain Culture Beer Co. The feeling in the air was electric, the beers were delicious and the vibes were high. Welcome to Sydney, Mountain Culture. The Blue Mountains are great, but we reckon the Status Quo Pale Ale will go down a treat after a swim at the beach.
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