Black Hops Brewery

Welcome to Black Hops Brewery, a site that stands as a monument to the power of community, collaboration, and the ambitious spirit of the Gold Coast’s craft beer revolution. What started as a 'crazy idea' shared between three…

One of the most significant features of this brewery is the visual acknowledgement of its roots: the crowdfunding mural. This wall serves as a testament to the individuals who backed the original 'posible' campaign, making Black…

Tucked away near the main production area, you can see elements of the equipment that started it all. The transition from 'brewing homebrew' in a garage or at a small facility in Mount Tamborine to operating 'one of the biggest…

In 2015, Black Hops achieved a level of fame rarely seen by boutique breweries when they were contacted by Activision, the global entertainment brand behind the 'Black Ops' video game franchise. The partnership involved creating…

The main production floor is a high-tech environment designed for maximum efficiency and quality control. Here, the brewery produces 'interesting yet flavorsome beers' that represent various styles while remaining accessible to…

We conclude our walking route in the Taphouse, specifically at the long communal benches where the 'community action' truly happens. This space was built to be a 'place where people can come and check the beer out' and experience…

Behind the scenes of the bustling taproom and production floor lies the laboratory and quality control area. For a brewery of Black Hops' size, this facility is essential for maintaining the 'big focus on quality' that the…

As our tour of Black Hops Brewery concludes, take a moment to reflect on the remarkable trajectory of this brand. We have moved from the initial 'crazy ideas' and homebrewed batches at Mount Tamborine to the 'massive' scale of…