February 2024
Barossa Valley Brewery – The Ministry of Beer
Located in Lyndoch, Ministry of Beer is a Barossa Valley brewery that blends tradition with innovation. Surrounded by vineyards, the brewery offers a welcoming destination where visitors can experience thoughtfully crafted beer in a relaxed and authentic setting. With 16 taps available at the cellar door, guests can explore a wide range of beer styles, from refreshing pilsners to complex barrel-aged sours. The on-site kitchen serves German-style flat pizzas, perfectly designed to complement the brewery’s diverse beer lineup. Looking ahead, Ministry of Beer continues to invest in its barrel program, creating aged beers that reflect time, place, and craftsmanship. The[...]
January 2021
Lyndoch Taproom
The opening of the Lyndoch taproom in 2021 marked a pivotal chapter in Ministry of Beer’s story. As the brewery matured, Brett Reimann expanded operations beyond the family property, introducing a hop field, a canning line, and an ever-growing barrel collection. American oak, French oak, and ex-whisky barrels now form the backbone of the brewery’s aging program. Housed in a beautifully restored former bank building, the Lyndoch taproom quickly became a gathering place for craft beer lovers. With 16 taps pouring a broad range of styles — from crisp pilsners to barrel-aged sours — the venue offers something for every[...]
January 2018
Barrel Aged Sours
Ministry of Beer’s barrel aged sours showcase the artistry and patience behind sour beer brewing. Each release blends creativity with complexity, delivering layered flavours that continue to evolve over time. Crafted by Brett Reimann, these beers reflect a passion for pushing traditional brewing boundaries while respecting time-honoured techniques. The barrel program forms the backbone of the brewery, introducing oak character, fruit expression, gentle funk, and depth to every beer. This approach shines in standout releases such as the 3-year aged Golden Sour, a beer that demonstrates the rewards of long-term maturation. Every barrel is carefully monitored, with experimentation across[...]
A Range of Beer
Following the success of Old Timer, Ministry of Beer expanded its lineup with a series of fruited sours, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and flavour diversity. These releases introduced vibrant fruit profiles that appealed to a broad audience while maintaining the brewery’s focus on balance and drinkability. Alongside its sour program, Ministry of Beer developed a versatile core range designed to suit a variety of palates. From crisp lagers to rich stouts, each beer reflects Brett Reimann’s hands-on approach and dedication to quality brewing. Fruited variations such as peach and cherry sours added further depth to the range, offering[...]
January 2016
Ministry of Beer – The Beginning
Founded in 2016 by passionate homebrewer Brett Reimann, Ministry of Beer began with a clear vision: to craft exceptional barrel-aged sour beers in the Barossa Valley. Starting in a humble shed with a 200-litre brewhouse and 400-litre fermenters, the brewery’s early setup reflected both simplicity and ambition. These modest beginnings laid the foundation for what would become a respected name in Australia’s craft beer scene. At the time, sour beers were still gaining recognition in Australia. Brett took a patient, quality-first approach, allowing his beers to mature slowly in single barrels before releasing them to market. Early pours appeared at[...]
