Colonial

The Margaret River region is synonymous with wine. But a unique brewer is offering an alternative to those foundering in the great wine lake of the southwest.Nestled amongst vineyards, quaint farms and bordering Bramley National Park, the Colonial Brewing Company is changing expectations of both the region and of Australian beer.

Colonial beer represents the triumph of substance over style. This craft brewery is founded on the belief that beer making is a cornerstone of civilisation.Each brew is created according to the company's motto, festina lente - hasten slowly. While the beers are brewed with skill and innovation, it is the care and passion of the brewer that elevate the Colonial brewing process from a science to an artform.

"At Colonial you'll never find any half measures," said head brewer Mal Secourable. "Handmade in small batches under stringently controlled conditions, we are able to consistently produce beers of great distinction, proudly paying homage to the ancient and learned craft of the Brewers Guild." It is this approach that has seen Colonial named Champion Australian Small Brewery in 2006 & 2007 as well as Champion International Small Brewery in 2007.

Colonial's signature beer, Kolsch, has drawn the attention of beer show judges with its clean, refreshing style and flavours of lemon sorbet , passionfruit and herb. In 2009, Kolsch won the WA Premier's Trophy Best for WA Beer, the Barrett Burston Trophy for the Best Draught Ale, and the Cryer Malt Trophy for the Best Commercial Beer.

"The trophy's won by Colonial reflect the attention to detail and the outstanding brewing work of one of WA's emerging brewing talents in Malcom Secourable," said Colonial Venue Manager Richard Moroney. "To receive such accolades for our beer as well as our head brewers talent is truly fantastic, and we are delighted the judges have recognised these efforts".