Moorilla Estate is a winery located in the suburb of Berriedale, 12 km north of the city centre of Hobart, in Tasmania.
Establishment It was established in 1958 by Italian-Australian former textile merchant Claudio Alcorso.
Moorilla Estate is currently owned by David Walsh,The Collector. in The Age and is the site of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
The winery produces a number of cool climate wines, and also produces five beers under the label Moo Brew.
Moo Brew
In November 2004 a micro-brewery was installed at Moorilla Estate, under the guidance of head brewer, Owen Johnston. In June 2005 the first keg was sold and went on tap at T42° on Hobart’s waterfront, with the brewery officially launching on 11 November 2005. In 2010 Moo Brew expanded and opened a second brewery in Bridgewater, Tasmania. All brewing is now carried out at this secondary site. Moo Brew produce five core beers (each featuring exclusive artwork by Australian artist John Kelly): a Pilsner; a German-style Hefeweizen; a Belgian Pale Ale; an American Pale Ale; and an American Dark Ale. They also produce a number of seasonal beers, including: a Harvest Ale; a seasonal Stout; and a farmhouse style Saison.
Accommodation Accommodation was added in 2000 and consisting of four hilltop chalets which feature items from the Museum of Old and New Art. Four further pavilions were opened in 2009.
Performances The site also plays host to a number of live music and drama performances on a regular basis, and has a function centre.
See also
Tasmanian beer Tasmanian wine Australian pub Beer in Australia List of breweries in Australia
References
External links Moorilla