Our story

Family founded and family owned, we’re proud to be independent beer makers and part of the Barwon Heads community

  • Barwon Heads Brewing Co. was founded by the Andrew family back in 2020 in the middle of COVID19 lockdowns, however this didn’t deter them from following a dream of creating easy drinking craft beer for everyone to enjoy.

  • In the mist of lockdowns they worked away building the site and creating the amazing branding that we are all so familiar with today. In late 2021 Barwon Heads Brewing Co. proudly released their first 3 beers. Draught, Pale ale & Mid, they have now gone on to release their 4th beer, the Japanese lager and are constantly working away on new releases.

Our Vision

To Create easy drinking craft beers for everyone to enjoy and to continue to give back and support the local community.

The Brewery

The brewery is where the magic happens, stainless for days, we brew small batches, more often so the beer here is fresher.

The Brewery is a 10HL brewstack system from Sparks brewing, originally accompanied by 3 30hl fermentation vessels. Due to the amazing support shown by the local community in 2022 after only brewing for 3 months they expanded and added an additional 5 30hl fermentation vessels and 2 10hl brite tanks for their future venue so that you can drink the freshest beer possible

Our Team

  • Tom Andrew
    General Manager

    Started his hospitality career serving beers for his mum and dad in their restaurant, he then went on to complete an internship with Lippo Hospitality Indonesia. Seven years down the track he has now completed his advance diploma of hospitality and is the General Manager of Beachhouse Barwon Heads.

  • Nathan Mayes
    Head Brewer

    Worked for Holgate during the craft movement infancy when there was about five craft breweries operating in Victoria. Had a break and then worked for Hemingway’s for two and a half years before returning to Geelong as a brewer for Little Creatures and White Rabbit. Studied at Ballarat University as one of the first students through the now popular Diploma of Brewing coupled with a Bachelor of Business.

  • Mark (Howie) Howard

    Howie is a sports broadcaster focusing on AFL football and international cricket. He also hosts Australia’s number 1 sports podcast “The Howie Games”. Howie and his family are proud Barwon Heads locals who love the beach, travel and sport.

Our Community

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    Barwon Heads football netball club

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    Barwon Heads Cricket club

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    Barwon Heads Soccer club

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    Barwon Heads Surf life saving club

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    Barwon Heads/Ocean Grove Lions club

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    Vic Open golf