Stony Creek Brewing at the old Pumpyard

88 Limestone or “Pumpyard” as it was known as in the last half of the 1800’s, was Ipswich’s first source of water.

The brewery site now has a new brand over the doorway and a new line-up of delicious beers on offer - thanks to new owners Stony Creek Brewing Co.

Stony Creek sprang to life in 2020 when Jack Anderson began brewing with his father at their Townson property in the Lockyer’s Mulgowie Valley.

Jack’s parents, Deryk and Karen, had spent a few years in Roanoake, Virginia in the US, an area liberally sprinkled with small breweries.

Meanwhile Jack developed a fascination for the science involved in the beer making process and is currently completing a Diploma of Brew Science with the Institute of Brewing in London.

The beer began flowing and when the opportunity came along to take on the brewery site in Ipswich the family jumped at it.

They look forward to introducing their diverse range of beers, all made on site – including a Mulgowie Mud oatmeal stout, an IPA, lager and a Raspberry Donut Sour – as well as regular Friday night entertainment and a smashing menu.