A big day on Ride High Country’s trails deserves celebration ales. Inspired by popular wine trails, the passionate High Country brewers joined forces to create a craft beer trail weaving through some of the best cycling hot spots in Victoria’s High Country. With brews made from locally grown hops, delicious post-ride hunger conquering food and brewers with the insider tips on the top routes and trails, the High Country Brewery Trail is a must for your biking itinerary. Park your bike at…
BRIGHT BREWERY
This iconic brewery is located on the banks of the Ovens River in the cycling mecca of Bright. Quaff Bright Brewery’s extensive core and limited-release tap beer range, rest your legs on the sunny deck, refuel with the ample menu and soak in live music every Sunday afternoon.
- Cycling highlights – Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo 7 Peaks Challenge road routes, Mystic Bike Park, adventurous gravel and the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail | Click here
- Make sure you try – The classic Bright Pale Ale and a limited-release beer paired to the season
MOUNTAIN MONK BREWERS
Mountain Monk Brewers is the newest member of the High Country Brewery Trail. This passionate brewery located in the heart of Mount Beauty has a great outdoors area, pool tables and a big pub menu to compliment their 10+ craft beer range.
- Cycling highlights – Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty Pump Track, The Pondage recreational bike trail, Falls Creek 7 Peaks Challenge road route and wilderness gravel routes
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- Make sure you try – Mountain Monk Brewers Pale Ale (the brewery’s first beer) and the Raspberry Sour featuring a, you guessed it, bike on the label
CRANK HANDLE BREWERY
Cheers your ride at the base of Mt Bogong (Victoria’s highest peak) with one of Crank Handle Brewery’s 12 tap craft beers in Tawonga South (next door to Mount Beauty). The loaded fries are sure to curb any appetite and the indoor and outdoor fireplaces are made for recapping the days adventure around.
- Cycling highlights – Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty Pump Track, The Pondage recreational bike trail, Falls Creek 7 Peaks Challenge road route and wilderness gravel routes | Click here
- Make sure you try – Crisp Mosaic Galaxy XPA and the hearty Nitro Milk Stout
KING RIVER BREWING
You know this Whitfield venue is serious about bikes and brews the moment you roll in and see their dedicated bike repair station and a rotating tap of 12 European inspired craft beers. Taste beers in the heart of the King Valley in King River Brewing’s rustic taproom built inside an original tobacco kiln. Refuel with the Chef’s seasonal favourites in the leafy beer garden and attend one of the brewery’s seasonal events.
- Cycling highlights – Winery lined gravel and road routes | Click here
- Make sure you try – European inspired King Valley Kolsch and the Slippery Ella Saison
BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS
This iconic Beechworth brewery lives and breathes all things cycling, hosting the annual gravel cycling event Beechworth Granite Classic. Located in a 150 year old Coach House, take your time sampling Bridge Road Brewers 20 house-brewed tap beers while you peruse the mouthwatering wood-fired pizza menu.
- Cycling highlights – Champagne gravel routes, Murray to Mountains Rail Trail including the new Beechworth to Yackandandah extension, Beechworth Mountain Bike Park and the Indigo Epic wilderness trail | Click here
- Make sure you try – The iconic Beechworth Pale Ale and the very tasty Free Time zero alc beer
BILLSON’S BREWERY
Sip beers at the impressive historic Billson’s Brewery. Founded in 1865, this stately Beechworth venue has something for the whole family. Enjoy Billson’s famous cordials and classic sodas in the tasting room, take a tour, relax with lunch and freshly brewed beers in the taproom, bring your furry friend to the Beer Garden or keep it cool in Billson’s downstairs Speakeasy Bar.
- Cycling highlights – Champagne gravel routes, Murray to Mountains Rail Trail including the new Beechworth to Yackandandah extension, Beechworth Mountain Bike Park and the Indigo Epic wilderness trail | Click here
- Make sure you try – Billson’s Ginger Beer and the luscious Black Forest Stout…plus a classic soda
MITTA MITTA BREWING CO
This gem of a brewery is located in lush Mitta Valley. Everything at Mitta Mitta Brewing Co is made with care from the building, made with locally sourced timbers and repurposed materials, to beers made with hops grown on site. Warm up at the outdoor or indoor fire and discuss the days adventures over Asian fusion meals and refreshing beers poured by the owners.
- Cycling highlights – Quiet farmland and forested gravel and road routes | Click here
- Make sure you try – The relaxed MiddaBitta and fantastically complex Black Velvet Revolution
BLACK DOG BREWERY
Black Dog Brewery is located at Taminick Cellars in the heart of the Glenrowan Wine Region. Sample great hand-crafted small batch beers every Saturday and Sunday in the picturesque 100 year old cellar door alongside fourth generation made wines. Park yourself at a barrel out the front with one of four tap beers poured by a traditional English beer engine.
- Cycling highlights – Road routes winding through the Warby Ranges and Winton Wetland’s fun gravel loops | Click here and here
- Make sure you try – The Lazy Dog Ale session beer and the Leader Of The Pack IPA