Artisan Brewing is a Belgian-style brewer born of a love for an often-neglected element in brewing, yeast! After a successful global career in geophysics, Brian Fitzgerald along with wife Julia planned to retire in picturesque Denmark, via a detour to complete an American Brewers Guild qualification. Post study, and numerous trips to Pajottenland, a true obsession with unique Belgian beer grew along with a geographically similar landscape to call home, the Great Southern.
Specialising in Belgian beers, with the vast array collectively yeast-forward, with aromas and flavours expressing themselves as complex fruits and spices with great variation between strains, all of which lend themselves towards being food friendly. The pride and joy being the focus on Vintage Ales with great ageability – just like fine wine.
Crafted in geometry – Yeast, Water, Malt and Hops, along with other special ingredients. Brian has experience in many realms of beer – including a stint at Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston Texas, being Australia’s first Cicerone, President of WABA and a certified BJCP judge. They aim to showcase a great representation of Belgian-styles beers to Australia, representing our ethos – Art, Science, Passion and Community.
Artisan Brewing also offers draft beer system installation for select bars and restaurants.
WHERE TO FIND US
Artisan doesn’t have a public venue but Rockcliffe Winery has six Artisan beers on tap. Other places you can find our fine ales locally include:
The Denmark Tavern | Denmark Hotel | Bar Tarifa | Denmark Riverside Club
Denmark Country Club | Denmark Chocolate Co | Ducketts Mill
Flame Trees Denmark | The Lakehouse | The Marron Tale
Albany Rats Bar | Liberte Albany | Lime 303 | Norna Bar
