ABOUT US
We’re not your average brewery
OUR STORY
The story of St Andrews Beach Brewery begins in the early 2000s, when co-founder Andrew Purchase built a private racetrack on the property for the icons of Australian horse racing — the Freedman Brothers.
Fast forward to 2015, when the property became available, Andrew and Michael Freedman saw an opportunity they couldn’t pass up. With world-class infrastructure already in place and a story unlike any other, they teamed up with a passionate group of co-owners to transform the stables into something truly special: a one-of-a-kind brewery that honours its racing roots while pouring fresh, local beer every day.
Set on 92 acres and just minutes from the coast, the property is now home to more than just a brewery. We grow our own hops and apples onsite, giving us the unique ability to craft beers, ciders, and seasonal releases straight from the land beneath our feet. It’s all part of our commitment to quality, independence, and keeping things truly local.
ABOUT US
Mission :
Mission :
Everyday we strive to brew great beer, serve delicious food and provide experiences to remember. We are also deeply committed to enhancing the beautiful 92-acre property we are lucky to call home with our farming and sustainability practices.
FARM :
FARM :
Like the brewery and taproom, we saw an opportunity to repurpose key features on the property for regenerative farming. The former grassed racetrack where Group One winning legends once trained is now home to 8000 apple and pear trees and former spelling paddocks is where you’ll find plots of Sandy Road Cluster hops.
Sustainability :
Sustainability :
Brewing and hospitality requires a lor of energy and resources, so we are always looking at ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Some of the ways we achieve this is through our solar power farm, donating spent grain to local farmers and sourcing and recycling water from our very own artesian spring.
Our Work
Our Locations
You’ll find St Andrews Beach Brewery in two standout locations — one by the coast, the other in the heart of the city.
Our original home is in Fingal, a small coastal town on the Mornington Peninsula, just a short drive from holiday favourites like Sorrento, Rye, and Red Hill. This is where it all began — our brewery, taproom, and the heart of our story.
In 2024, we opened the doors to our second venue in Melbourne’s iconic sports and entertainment precinct. Located on the ground floor of CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, we’re just a short stroll from Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena — the perfect stop before or after the action.