A new era of brewing begins at Howard Smtih Wharves with the opening of Felons Barrel Hall.

Since its opening in late 2018, Felons Brewing Co. has become Brisbane’s favourite waterfront brewery. Now, Felons are embarking on a new adventure that redefines beer and the brewery experience, by taking over Howards Hall to establish Felons Barrel Hall, where uniquely aged beers, a punchy, flavoursome menu and cultural performances are brought together in a modern Australian take on a German beer hall.

Felons Brewing Co.’s brewers are crafting unique beers with an adventurous spirit in the new space, which has been transformed and offers a completely different experience to the original Felons Brewing Co. Designed to feel grand with a touch of rock n roll, Felons Barrel Hall will, within time, feature one-of-a-kind barrel aged beers. Using a series of hand-selected ex-wine barrels to explore new flavours within beer, the specially aged beers will celebrate local produce, and offer a kaleidoscope of new and exciting flavours for Felons’ fans to try. This range of new beers is slated to be released later in 2021. 

“We invite the Brisbane community to come with us on this journey of discovery at Felons Barrel Hall as we unearth the magic of barrel conditioning and blending beer. We’re excited about sharing these beers later in 2021, which will display patient craftsmanship and evoke delicate and undiscovered flavours – we can’t wait for everyone to try them,” said Tom Champion, Head Brewer. Served in half litre and one litre steins, a core range of crisp and delicious Felons Brewing Co. beers will be offered at Felons Barrel Hall, along with some selected limited and seasonal release beers.

A bold menu features dishes served with a range of hot chips. From decadent rainbow painted crayfish to Moreton Bay bug loaded fries, locally and sustainable caught coral trout and a range of vegetable and salad options packing a punch. This menu is worthy of travelling for. Bursting with flavour and designed to pair perfectly with a stein of crisp and hazy Felons Natural Ale. The dishes use only the best Australian ingredients that are ethically farmed and fished to support like-minded local producers to the brewers. For those who prefer wine, an offbeat wine list showcasing natural wine makers from around Australia also features.

“We’re incredibly excited to continue the Felons journey for this great city, and we want Felons Barrel Hall to be a cultural experience for all to share and enjoy, from the beers to the menu to the live performances. We have worked day and night and put our heart and soul into this unique, new offering for Brisbane. We hope that you all love it and come to experience the magic of Felons Barrel Hall, on the mighty Brisbane river,” said Adam Flaskas, Howard Smith Wharves Founder and Director. 

Inspired by the German beer halls of Europe and grounded in the elegance of a masterfully blended experience, elements of Felons Barrel Hall’s zig zag roof speak to the brewery’s iconic diamond logo, while there’s no mistaking Felons Brewing Co. takes their brewing seriously, with the main bar framed by four 6,000 litre beer tanks. Lining the walls are a mixture of French and American Oak ex-wine barrels, which give way to seating areas to fit all walks of life to come and relax and enjoy comfortably, the space also has a kid’s area for families to enjoy and a stage complete with a disco ball. 

Open from 11am - late Thursday - Sunday, Felons Barrel Hall is set to become a destination where Brisbane locals and visitors alike can sip through the range of fresh Felons beers, indulge in delicious food and immerse themselves in a colourful blend of live cultural performances.

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