Collection: Castlemaine Perkins Brewery: Milton

The Castlemaine Brewery at Milton in Brisbane has a long and significant history tied to the development of Queensland’s brewing industry. Established in 1877 on the site of a former distillery, the brewery began production in 1878 under the ownership of Nicholas and Edward Fitzgerald, who named it after their earlier Castlemaine enterprise in Victoria. 1&2 Around the same period, brewer Patrick Perkins had expanded his own operations into Brisbane, and in 1928 the two businesses merged to form Castlemaine Perkins Ltd, creating one of the state’s most prominent brewing companies. 1&3The Milton brewery site developed into a major industrial complex and became closely associated with the production of Queensland’s iconic XXXX beer, as well as the broader identity of the city. 2 Over more than a century, the brewery has remained a key landmark, adapting to changes in brewing technology and ownership while maintaining continuous operation. Today, the Castlemaine Brewery is recognised as an important heritage site and cultural icon, reflecting both Brisbane’s industrial past and the enduring significance of its brewing traditions. 2

References

• Castlemaine Perkins – Wikipedia 1
  
• Castlemaine Perkins Brewery – Heritage Places 2
  
• Castlemaine Perkins Brewing – Mapping Brisbane History 3
  

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