Microbreweries & Craft Beer

The Sunshine Coast has quietly become one of Queensland's best craft beer regions — eight breweries and a distillery spread from Caloundra's beachfront to the Noosa and Maleny hinterland. Here's where to find them.

📋Quick Facts 🍺The Scene 🏭The Breweries 🗺️Brewery Trail 💡Insider Tips

Quick Facts

Venues

7 breweries + 1 distillery

Spread

Caloundra to Noosa

Best for

Beer lovers, groups, weekends

Tip

Combine 2–3 in a day trip

The Scene

The Sunshine Coast's craft beer scene has grown steadily over the past decade into something genuinely worth seeking out. Unlike a single brewery district, the venues are spread across the region — from Moffat Beach in the south to Noosa Heads in the north, with hinterland gems in Maleny and Pomona adding a different dimension altogether.

Most breweries are open Thursday to Sunday at minimum, with several running Wednesday sessions. Many have food available or welcome food trucks, and the general vibe across the scene is relaxed, welcoming and distinctly Sunshine Coast — unhurried, friendly and proud of what's being made locally.

The Breweries & Distillery

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Moffat Beach Brewing

📍 Moffat Beach, Caloundra

Laid-back beachside

Perched a short walk from the sand, Moffat Beach Brewing has earned a loyal following for its relaxed vibe, ocean-facing deck and sessionable ales brewed on-site. The food menu is solid, service is easy-going, and on a sunny afternoon it's hard to leave.

Ocean viewsSessionable alesFull food menuDog-friendly courtyard

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Your Mates Brewing

📍 Warana

Social and welcoming

A neighbourhood brewery with a genuine community feel. Your Mates punches above its weight on tap selection and regularly hosts live music, food trucks and community events. A great spot to settle in for an afternoon.

Community eventsLive musicRotating food trucksWide tap range

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10 Toes Brewery

📍 Alexandra Headland / Buderim

Casual and fun

Named for the barefoot, toes-in-the-sand approach to life that defines the Sunshine Coast, 10 Toes brews creative, interesting beers in a relaxed setting. Outdoor seating, a laid-back crowd and some genuinely inventive seasonal releases make this one to seek out.

Creative seasonal brewsOutdoor seatingRelaxed atmosphereTaproom tastings

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Brouhaha Brewery

📍 Maleny, Hinterland

Energetic and experimental

Tucked into the hinterland town of Maleny, Brouhaha is the Sunshine Coast's most experimental brewery — expect rotating guest taps, special releases and a festive energy that suits the creative community that surrounds it. Pair a visit with a Maleny village wander.

Experimental brewsGuest tapsFestive eventsHinterland setting

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Land & Sea Brewery

📍 Noosaville

Artisanal and local

Drawing on the ingredients and spirit of both the coast and the hinterland, Land & Sea brews with a strong sense of place. Their beers feel distinctly Sunshine Coast — locally influenced, carefully made and best enjoyed close to the river at their Noosaville taproom.

Local ingredientsNoosa River settingHeritage-inspired beersFarm-to-glass ethos

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Heads of Noosa Brewing Co

📍 Noosa Heads

Refined and scenic

A premium craft brewery at the top end of Noosa Heads, where the setting is as considered as the beer. Heads of Noosa focuses on quality over volume, with a taproom that rewards those who make the trip. Sustainable practices and scenic surrounds make it a standout.

Premium craft rangeScenic taproomSustainable practicesNoosa Heads location

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Sunshine Brewery

📍 Sunshine Coast

Established and celebrated

One of the region's most awarded breweries, Sunshine Brewery has been championing Queensland craft beer for years. Known for consistent quality across their core range and a welcoming brewery experience — including tours that give a behind-the-scenes look at the operation.

Award-winningCore range & seasonalsBrewery toursLong-standing reputation

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Pomona Distilling Co

📍 Pomona, Noosa Hinterland

Artisanal and refined

The region's standout craft distillery, Pomona Distilling produces small-batch spirits and liqueurs from local ingredients in the hinterland town of Pomona. Their tasting room is an unhurried experience — book ahead, take your time, and don't skip the local gin.

Small-batch spiritsLocal botanicalsTasting roomDistillery tours

Planning a Brewery Trail

The Coast is long enough that you'll want to plan a loose geographic route rather than criss-crossing the region. A southern trail might take in Moffat Beach Brewing, Your Mates and 10 Toes. A northern run could cover Land & Sea, Heads of Noosa and finish with dinner in Noosa. Add a hinterland day trip for Brouhaha in Maleny and Pomona Distilling Co.

South (Caloundra area)Moffat Beach Brewing, Your Mates, 10 Toes

Central (Maroochydore area)Sunshine Brewery

North (Noosa area)Land & Sea, Heads of Noosa Brewing Co

HinterlandBrouhaha (Maleny), Pomona Distilling Co

Insider Tips

Check each venue's trading hours before visiting — most are closed Monday and Tuesday
Book a designated driver or use rideshare for a multi-stop trail day
Weekends get busy at the more popular venues — arrive before noon to secure seating
Many venues run tasting paddles — a great way to try several beers before committing to a pint
The hinterland venues (Brouhaha, Pomona Distilling) pair perfectly with a morning in Maleny or Pomona village

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Explore the Hinterland

Brouhaha and Pomona Distilling sit in two of the Coast's best hinterland villages — combine your visit with local cafés, markets and scenic drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many craft breweries are there on the Sunshine Coast?

The Sunshine Coast has a thriving craft beer scene with over a dozen independent breweries and craft beer venues. The region has seen rapid growth in the past five years, with new breweries opening across the hinterland and coastal towns. Many operate taprooms with food trucks, live music and family-friendly spaces, making a brewery trail a genuinely enjoyable day out.

Where are the best craft breweries on the Sunshine Coast?

Standout breweries include Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny (a pioneering hinterland brewery with a great taproom), Heads of Noosa Brewing Co in Noosaville, Land & Sea Brewing at Noosa Junction, Moffat Beach Brewing Co in Caloundra, and Sunshine & Sons on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Each has a distinct character — from beachside casual to hinterland farmhouse settings.

Can I do a brewery tour on the Sunshine Coast?

Self-drive brewery trails are popular on the Sunshine Coast — the Hinterland craft beer trail connects several breweries through the Blackall Range and is easily done in a day with a designated driver. Organised group tours with transport are also available, running from the coast through multiple stops. Check with local tour operators for current brewery tour packages, as new options have expanded significantly.

By sunshinecoast.travel team · Updated Jun 26