Seeker Brewing

Wollongong is a city surrounded by ample opportunities to get stuck into all manner of great pastimes. World-class mountain biking, hiking and surfing are all found within close proximity of the coastal city. And, increasingly, the old industrial hub has become a hotbed for excellent, locally-produced coffee, spirits and beer – as well as spaces in which to enjoy all such pleasures.

With the arrival of Seeker Brewing, you have a venue looking to encapsulate all of those good times: it’s dedicated to anyone seeking a life full of adventure and good times, particularly if those adventures include enjoying craft beer in good company.

Had you ventured to its location in the industrial area of Unanderra, in Wollongong’s south, prior to 2022, you’d still have found a brewery, but it would have been Bulli, which was launched by Michael Peliquin back in 2017. Meanwhile, Grassy Knoll – named after an iconic spot in Bondi – was the brewing company launched by musician Jeff Argent in 2019 that produced beers at breweries across New South Wales.

Following a move to Wollongong, Jeff started brewing his beers at Bulli, and was later approached by Michael to see if he’d like to take over the space and buy the brewery from him. Along with some friends and family, Jeff did just that, and with the new opportunity came the idea to start fresh with a brand new brewing company and name to encapsulate the local scene of which he was now part.

Having embraced Wollongong and the lifestyle it offers, Jeff, his twin brother Curtis and their cousin Ben Boorer wasted no time connecting with the beachside city and its surrounds. Many of Seeker’s beers are named after local landmarks while collaborations with local businesses are a common part of Seeker’s mission.

What’s more, true to their ethos of being a brand suited to anyone seeking out life’s adventures, they were quick to wade into the world of alcohol-free beers too, creating Maxi Small Beer – an impressively full-flavoured red ale with little in the way of alcohol. As well as focusing on lower ABV offerings, they do love IPAs, so you’re always likely to find something hazy and something West Coast pouring and in their takeaway fridge too.

The beers take shape on a 15-hectolitre system and are, of course, best enjoyed in their taproom. Venture in and you’ll quickly forget you’re in an industrial estate, as Seeker’s venue is as much cruisey games room as brewery bar.

As well as the 14 taps, there’s a 5m rose gum long slab bar designed to encourage guests to pull up a pew for a drink and a chat, plus a pool table, basketball hoop and a TV often tuned to sports. If you’re peckish, the Seeker Hut serves up Neapolitan-inspired woodfired pizzas, which will always feature at least one chef’s choice "secret ingredient pizza”.

Then there’s the regular gigs. As we mentioned above, Jeff is a musician best known for forming the rhythm section of indie band PIRRA alongside twin brother Curtis. It means live music is as much a part of the brewery’s story as the surfing lifestyle that infuses much of its spirit, meaning local musicians always have a place to play in Wollongong.

Add in collaborations with local institutions like local mountain bike clothing store, Huck the World, and the Rad Bar crew and it’s clear you’ve got a brewery that walks the walk. And, for that matter, one to which it’s worth making the trek, whether you head there via foot, bike, surfboard or Kombi van.

Name
Seeker Brewing
Address

4/1 Industrial Road
Unanderra
NSW 2526

Phone
0435 020 318
Open Hours

Thurs to Sun: midday to 9pm


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Seeker Brewing Regulars

Seeker Brewing Huck Hazy

Ultimately, it’s all in the name. Seeker Brewing aren’t just for anyone seeking out craft beer in Wollongong and its surrounds but are also for those seeking out life’s great adventures, whether it’s through surfing, hiking or mountain biking. Huck Hazy is a beer dedicated to the last of those: the hazy pale was created in collaboration with Huck The World, a local bike apparel store that launched in 2018. Once upon a time, maybe a lager would have been the kind of beer you’d expect bike… Read more
Style
Hazy Pale Ale
ABV
4.5%

Seeker Brewing Rad Pale Ale

Once upon a time, Rad Bar was the place to watch live music in Wollongong. The intimate venue was raucous, fun and where the likes of Hockey Dad would get their surf rock start. Sadly, in a story that's all too familiar, Rad Bar closed in 2019 so a substantial office block could take its place. But that doesn’t mean its legacy doesn't live on and Seeker Brewing's Rad Pale Ale is part of that legacy. The beer was initially brewed with the live music venue’s owner Daniel Radburn as a tribute to… Read more
Style
Pale Ale
ABV
4.2%

Seeker Brewing Mystic NEIPA

Seeker Brewing's primary mission might be to make beer but the Wollongong outfit holds the likes of live music, surfing and many other activities that often involve campervans close to their hearts. Which brings us to Mystic NEIPA, a core range beer inspired by one of the team’s favourite South Coast surf spots and designed to top off a full day by the beach. Having said that, even if you don't surf there's a lot to Mystic set to capture your attention. It's soft, pillowy and quite luscious while… Read more
Style
NEIPA
ABV
6.2%

Seeker Brewing Lil' Hazy

From the outset of his Seeker adventure, Jeff Argent made two things pretty clear (no pun intended): he wanted to develop some lower ABV beers that could be enjoyed while getting out and about; and he wanted to brew plenty of hazies. And, while Lil' Hazy isn't the lowest ABV offering he's put out since then, it's the core range beer that combines those two goals in one. Described by the brewery team as a small dog with big dog energy, it's fired by a double dry-hopping with Cryo Pop and Vic Secret.… Read more
Style
Hazy Mid
ABV
3.5%

Seeker Brewing Daydream XPA

If you're used to your XPAs presenting in the manner of the country's biggest-selling version, this isn't that. Sure, it's still a reasonably pale, pretty lean, fruity beer, but this announces itself in way that's likely to stir you from even the deepest of daydreams. Crack a can and tip it into a glass and you're met first by an aroma familiar to anyone who's just picked up a fresh bag of hydro before Mosaic’s distinctive berry / blackcurrant character makes itself abundantly known – with a… Read more
Style
XPA
ABV
5.0%

Seeker Brewing Twilight IPA

According to the liner notes, the aim with this West Coast IPA Is to capture "the magic of the twilight zone when the sun hits just right in the late afternoon". Given the brewery is run by touring musicians and surfers, they'll no doubt have experienced such moments gazing upon – or from – a festival stage or on a quiet beach, when said magic is amplified to ever greater levels. Such a classic moment is represented by a pretty classically-minded IPA. It leads off with citrus rind and… Read more
Style
West Coast IPA
ABV
6.5%

Seeker Brewing Specials

Seeker Sapphire Coast, Land of the Long White Cloud, Double Mystic & Dougie's Chocolate Porter

Published April 29, 2023
It's clear Seeker are firing on all four cylinders, with four recent limiteds on offer last time I popped into their Unanderra brewery. Their Sapphire Coast Wet Hop Hazy pours opaque and straw-coloured: almost like lemon curd and cream. Aromas are strong with passionfruit, grapefruit and pineapple, the taste spiked with bitter citrus, backed up by a creamy body with a hint of salt and bubblegum. Promises on the lemon curd and cream appearance are met, with a sweetness that puts it in the more subtle… Read more
Style
Wet-Hopped Hazy, Oat Cream IPA, Double NEIPA & Choc Porter
ABV
5.5% & 6.8% & 8.2% & 5.6%
Stockists

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Slow Lane A Mars a Day, Attention Seeker & Family Ties

Published March 29, 2023
This is a particularly exciting triple release from Botany brewers Slow Lane this March. Yes, all three beers are very good, but that’s pretty much par for the course. The main cause for all this excitement is a beer style that’s completely new to me! So let’s stop playing silly buggers and find out what the bloody hell a bière de mars is, shall we? If two years of primary school French 25 years ago hasn’t completely escaped me, this style directly translates as March beer, ie beer made… Read more
Style
Bière de Mars, Hoppy Hefe & Hazy IPA
ABV
5.0% & 6.5% & 6.5%

Burnley Brewing x Bracket Forbidden Love & Missed Flight (with Seeker)

Published March 3, 2023
Burnley Brewing have been busy collaborating, with the Melbourne brewery inviting two NSW brewers down south for some very different Euro-inspired beers. Forbidden Love is a blood orange radler made with Sydney’s Bracket Brewing which comes “with pulp” and it certainly looks quite pulpy thanks to its thick pour and crimson hue. But looks can be deceiving and this radler is incredibly effervescent, light on its feet and is akin to drinking a fancy bottle of blood orange juice from the best supermarket… Read more
Style
Radler & Vienna Lager
ABV
3.2% & 5.4%

Lost Palms Laid Back Beat & Cardinal Lava (with Seeker)

Published December 16, 2022
Lost Palms are closing out the year with a couple of fruit sours. They describe Laid Back Beat as tasting like watermelon Chupa Chups*, and I can’t beat this description. (Actually they also said "pineapple popsicles" but I’m mostly tasting the watermelon.) It has the clean flavour of watermelon Chupa Chup, but instead of the sugary sweetness there’s a straightforward sourness and a crisp and quick finish. I want to drink it in the pool. Laid Back Beat pours a blush colour like a… Read more
Style
Fruited Sours
ABV
4.4% & 6.0%

Seeker Brewing Maxi Small Beer

Published July 1, 2022
As much as there’s a plethora of alcohol-free beers available these days, breweries are still finding ways to stand out from the crowd. Seeker Brewing have achieved that by dropping the alcohol from a beer style that few think of when they think non-alc: red ale, Maxi Small Beer. Initially, the beer came in at 1.0 percent ABV, but a bit of tinkering has seen them drop down to half that, and while it might be low in alcohol, it has well ... max flavour. There’s a blend of rich toffee and raisin,… Read more
Style
Small Beer
ABV
0.5%

Seeker Brewing Getaway Porter

Published June 1, 2022
It can be a little harder to get away from home in winter, but if you do make plans, head for the bush and hold onto the hope that the weather will be warm then, more often than not, it’s worth it. But even if the weather turns, a night with nothing but a campfire and a porter to keep you company can be a wonderful escape from the busy pace of normal life. Getaway Porter is a beer designed for those moments, with Seeker Brewing's classic dark ale filled with chocolate and coffee flavours alongside… Read more
Style
Porter
ABV
5.0%