Moorilla Estate
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, and is the site of the Museum of Old and New Art.
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. 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 :- a Pilsner;
- a German-style Hefeweizen;
- a Belgian Pale Ale;
- an American Pale Ale; and
- an American Dark Ale.
- a Harvest Ale;
- a seasonal Stout; and
- a farmhouse style Saison.