Cheers to International Beer Day

Austin Dorr and Jono Moscrop from Bells Beach Brewing with a couple of fresh pints to mark the International Beer Day occasion. Photo: NATHAN RIVALLAND

THE REGION’S favourite breweries saluted International Beer Day last week by providing a range of beer specials for people to come together to enjoy.

The beer industry generates an estimated $16 billion in revenue each year, while 85 per cent of our consumed beer is grown here, made here and consumed here in Australia.

On Friday, Sou’West provided guests with $5 pots and $7 pints on any type of beer, whilst Bells Beach Brewing had their own 2 for 1 special, promoting people to come out and enjoy the day with their friends and family.

Sou’West Brewery embraced the festivities with special prices on pots and pints on Friday. From left, head brewer Luke Scott, operations manager Ishbel McAleer, assistant venue manager Meg Russell, and venue manager Tyler Ellery. Photo: NATHAN RIVALLAND

4 Pines Torquay and Blackmans Brewery also raised a glass to the occasion and encouraged people to grab a beer and give a big cheers to the hands that go into forming our Australian brews.

While it’s been a difficult time for the brewing and hospitality sector, by the looks of Friday’s influx of crowds at breweries, the industry is certainly bouncing back in a big way.