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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 2002 |
| Founders | Alistair Carragher, Brendan Varis |
| Headquarters | Western Australia |
| Products | Beer |
Production output | 5 million litres per annum [1] |
| Parent | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners |
| Website | www |
The Feral Brewing Company is a brewery in the Swan Valley, Western Australia. [2]
Feral Brewing first opened in October 2002, and was founded by Alistair Carragher and Brendan Varis [3] with a vision to "craft beers that ... were a little on the wild side". [4] Varis has a degree in brewing and fermentation science and Carragher's background was in hospitality and sales. [5]
In January 2012 the Feral Brewing Company and Nail Brewing formed Brewcorp Pty Ltd developing a brewhouse and warehouse facilities in Bassendean. [6] [7]
In October 2017, Feral was bought by Coca-Cola Amatil. [8]
On the 21st May 2024 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners sold Feral Brewing Company to Nail Brewing and Beerfarm. [9] [10] [11]
Feral Brewing Company brews a range of beers. They bottle five year-round beers: the Feral White (also known as the Belgium White), the Hop Hog (an American IPA), Smoked Porter (a smoked beer or Rauchbier), Sly Fox (a Session Blonde Ale) the Karma Citra (a Black India Pale Ale) and Biggie Juice (a New England India Pale Ale). Beers are available for purchase from retail outlets.
The brewery doubles as a restaurant and distributes beers in Australia.
The brewery's beer list includes various styles including Belgium white Ales, Pilsners, American IPAs, and Lambic style sour beers as well as other barrel-conditioned and fermented styles.
The Feral Brewing Company has won a number of awards including From the Australian International Beer Awards:
From the Perth Royal Beer Show:
From the Beer and Brewer People's Choice Awards:
From the Hong Kong International Beer Awards:
From the Western Australian Tourism Awards:
From GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of the Year
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