4 Pines Brewing Company
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Unit 3B, 9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale, New South Wales |
| Products | Beer |
| Owner | Asahi Breweries |
| Website | www |
The 4 Pines Brewing Company is an Australian craft brewery and hospitality business based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
History[edit]
First established in 2008 as a 5hL brewpub in Manly, New South Wales the company opened a new brewing facility in Brookvale in 2011 with a 50hL brewhouse, bottling line, and bar.[1][2] The company's name refers to the removal of four pine trees to install a machine gun during the Second World War.[3]
In 2017, 4 Pines Brewing Company was purchased by AB InBev through its venture capital arm, ZX Ventures. This allowed the company to use the brewing and distribution network of Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) which was acquired by AB InBev in 2016.[4]
In 2019, CUB confirmed that 4 Pines Brewing Company would be included in the sale of CUB to Asahi Breweries.[5]
In addition to its wholesale brewing activities, 4 Pines has a significant hospitality business. As of August 2020 there are a total of ten permanent 4 Pines branded bars across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland in addition to pop-up bars at Docklands Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground.
4 Pines Brewing Company releases 'Ready to drink' alcoholic beverages under its 'Brookvale Union' brand.
Notable Achievements[edit]
In 2010 the company, in partnership with space engineering firm, Saber Astronautics Australia, worked on developing the first space-certified beer.[6]
At the inaugural Craft Beer Industry Awards in 2014 4 Pines Brewing Company and Two Birds Brewing were named joint winners of the 'Bintani Champion Large Brewery Award', with the company also winning the 'Champion Pale Ale' for its ESB.[7]
In 2015 4 Pines Brewing Company won the 'GrainCorp Trophy for Champion Large Australian Brewery' at the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA).[8] It received the "Best for the World" award from Beer & Brewer four times, including in 2022.[9]
Products[edit]
Core Range Beers[edit]
- Draught - a German style golden ale (4.6% alc/vol)
- Hefeweizen - a German style wheat beer (5.2% alc/vol)
- Pale Ale - an American style Pale Ale (5.1% alc/vol)
- Amber Ale - an American style amber ale (5.1% alc/vol)
- Indian Summer Ale - an Australian style pale ale (4.2% alc/vol)
- Pacific Ale - A mid-strength pale ale (3.5% alc/vol)
- Extra Refreshing Ale - a dry, easy drinking pale ale with all Australian ingredients (4.1% alc/vol)
- Nitro Stout - a dry Irish stout infused with nitrogen gas (5.1% alc/vol)
Brookvale Union[edit]
- Ginger Beer (4.0% alc/vol)
- Spiced Rum Ginger Beer with lime (4.0% alc/vol)
- Vodka and Peach Iced Tea (4.0% alc/vol)
- Vodka Lemon Lime and Bitters (4.0% alc/vol)
- Boozy Seltzer - Grapefruit; Lime and Orange Bitters (4.0% alc/vol)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Lalor, Peter (6 September 2014). "Jaron Mitchell went from thirsty to founder of 4 Pines Brewing Company". The Australian. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "4 Pines Brewing Company - Chief Brewer". The Shout. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ Bernstein, Joshua M. (15 February 2019). Complete IPA: The Guide to Your Favorite Craft Beer. Union Square & Co. ISBN 978-1-4549-3616-9.
- ^ Evans, Simon (22 September 2017). "World's biggest brewer AB InBev buys Sydney's 4 Pines". Australian Financial Review. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "CUB Bought By Asahi". The Crafty Pint. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Moses, Asher (1 October 2010). "Beam me up Shhhcotty ... the Aussie space beer with zero gravity". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Fledgling Brewery Dominates CBIA Awards". The Shout. 27 October 2014. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ Boothroyd, Aoife (22 May 2015). "Winners of the Australian 2015 International Beer Awards revealed". Food Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ May, Seamus (20 July 2022). "4 Pines celebrates 'Best for the World' status". Beer & Brewer. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
Bibliography[edit]
- Deutsher, Keith M. (2012). The Breweries of Australia (2nd ed.). Glebe, NSW: Beer & Brewer Media. ISBN 9780987395214.