5 things you didn’t know about Frankston’s Beer + Spirits Trail
Frankston’s local breweries and distilleries have become a big part of the Frankston social scene. We even have a beer and spirits trail to help you discover them all!
Curious to learn more? Here are 5 cool facts about some of the venues you can tell your mates about when you visit, and up your kudos stakes.
Dainton Taphouse – has its own street art laneway just to drink beer in
A long-time favourite for many, Dainton is never one to sit still. They’re all about pushing boundaries, trying new things.
To mix things up, in their taphouse they’ve recently created a new undercover laneway. With its own street art, and Dainton kegs repurposed as tables, this is a prime spot to enjoy a pint and a bite.
Innovation and creativity is clearly something that drives these guys. Their beers have gone from being interesting craft beers to some rather crazy experimental ones with all kinds of fruit, spices and anything the brewers can think to throw in. In 2018 Dan and the gang made 131 different beers for a World Record tap-takeover at the Prince Alfred Hotel in Queensland.
They recently also picked up 3 gold medals at the 2021 Independent Beer Awards, and their beers have made the GABS hottest 100 craft beers list more than once.
With regular live tunes and taphouse trivia too, you’ll definitely want to check these guys out, or head back again to see what’s changed since last time. Oh and p.s, you can bring your pooch too!
560 Frankston - Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
Wednesday – Sunday
03 9775 0334
Frankston Brewhouse – the newest kid on the block
What do a former prime minister, old island fort and nudist beach all have in common? They’re all stories linked to the names of some of the Frankston Brewhouse beer. Want to know the ‘deets? Well you’ll have to ask the Frankston Brewhouse crew to let you in on that one…
A new kid on the Frankston brewery scene, Frankston Brewhouse opened its doors in February 2021. Owned by proud locals, their vision is simple – to create a place, where people can come together to share a laugh and have a good time while enjoying their beers and grazing style food. With live music most weekends, they’re definitely on their way to becoming the “must go” for locals and visitors alike.
As the summer days begin to roll in, their new outdoor area is another great spot for beer lovers, foodies and dog lovers as well!
10 New St, Frankston
Thursday – Sunday
03 9001 0010
These local gin makers will take your senses to faraway places
With the growing impact of the craft beer scene, people’s interest in locally crafted spirits like gin and vodka, is also on the rise. The team at That Spirited Lot, is keen to ignite that interest by creating spirits that spark your curiosity, and have a story to tell.
This is a boutique family distillery in every sense. Two brothers and two sisters, they are 100% independent with fun and creativity at the core of everything they do. The stories of their gin inspiration will take you on a trip around the world, such as the South East Asian influenced Hawker market Gin and their pretty as a picture Island Flower Gin. Not only are their gins and cocktails pretty epic, they’ve even scooped up a number of local and international awards within the first couple of years since opening.
Want to know what to expect when you visit the distillery? You’ll find a real ‘meet the maker’ experience with a chilled-out vibe. You can taste their major releases and they always have a few little surprises for people who are keen to taste something a little more experimental.
Unit 4/42 Hartnett Dr, Seaford
0417 252 000
DISTILLERY VISITS - 7 Days, Strictly by Appointment Only
(They can be pretty heavily booked so make sure to check their website for availability)
The Bank Brewing name is inspired by 90’s nostalgia
Banks Brewing has been part of the Frankston scene since 2016. Led by head brewer Chris Farmer and his wife Penny, they’ve been kicking goals on the craft beer scene for over 5 years now.
So where does the brewery name come from? It’s actually named after their dog Banks, inspired by a character from the iconic 90s films The Mighty Ducks.
Super passionate about what they do, “It can always be better” is somewhat their moto, believing if you achieve perfection what’s left to shoot for?
New flavours are all fair game here. Chris and his team like to experiment heavily with a variety of different fruits, new world & old world hop varieties. There is nothing out of reach in the IPA, Stout & Sour world.
The taproom has a great vibe that’s a perfect mix of causal, relaxed, fun and a little cheeky.
12 Hi-Tech Pl, Seaford
Thursday - Sunday
03 9786 9905
Want to see a German folklore house spirit?
If you’ve visited the beerhalls around Germany, you might be familiar with the term Biersal.
It’s is a type of kobold (house spirit) of German folklore. The story goes, the Biersal will gladly clean bottles, steins, casks and kegs that have been used by the brewer in return for payment in the form of beer. If they felt ‘unjustly paid’ however, they resort to mischief hiding tools and causing equipment disasters.
Curious to know what they look like? Well the giant mural in the Biersal Brewery and Beerhall will kind of give that away. Yep it’s that green fellow in the middle.
Inspired by travels to Hamburg and Berlin, the crew at Biersal were keen to create their own German inspired beer to add to the Frankston brewery scene. They’re production is boutique, small scale, only producing 9 kegs per beer. When you find a favourite new beer here, enjoy it, ‘cause you won’t find it in the big scale bottle shops.
The beer, the atmosphere and the German touches, all make this the perfect place to settle in on a weekend afternoon.
27 Hartnett Drive, Seaford
Thursday - Sunday
0412 313 513
Curious to see more? Discover the breweries and eateries you can find in Frankston or if you're keen to discover all seven stops along our Beer + Spirits trail, download the map here.
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