UPDATE 09/09: On September 9, Burnley Brewing appointed Worrells as liquidators, according to documents filed with ASIC.
Burnley Brewing are to close their Richmond taproom. In an announcement posted to social media, they said they had reached the position with deep sadness but that "circumstances beyond their control" had led to the difficult decision.
"We are feeling for staff across our production, sales and hospitality teams who put so much of themselves into making Burnley successful and are processing this situation. Despite their immense dedication and hard work, circumstances beyond their control have led to this difficult decision."
The social post went on to say that, as they wind down operations, their taproom will remain open from August 14 for takeaway sales.
"We're uncertain how long takeaway operations will continue for, please pop in soon to avoid missing out," the post stated.
The announcement comes at a tumultuous time for the local industry, with many breweries having closed, entered voluntary administration, or sold over the past couple of years. Following the latest increase in excise tax, the Independent Brewers Association called for government action to support the industry, while the plight of the sector was recently covered in some depth by the Good Weekend.
Burnley opened the doors to their taproom in 2017, going on to build a considerable reputation for their German-style beers and traditional lagers. As well as brewing on a 500-litre system at their Bridge Road brewpub, they operate a production brewery in Dandenong where they also produce and package drinks for others.
Below is the full post from the brewery. We'll update this article with more on future plans.
Burnley Brewing's Statement
It is with deep sadness that today we have to announce the closure of our Richmond Taproom.
We are feeling for staff across our production, sales and hospitality teams who put so much of themselves into making Burnley successful and are processing this situation. Despite their immense dedication and hard work, circumstances beyond their control have led to this difficult decision. Our thoughts are also with our taproom customers who are impacted by our closure. We certainly did not anticipate 2024 unfolding this way.
As we wind down operations, we will open our taproom for takeaway sales only from Wednesday, August 14.
We will be offering significant discounts on our remaining stock:
- Tap beers - $5 per litre - BYO growler or sealable vessel.
- Cans - from 40% off
- Merch - from 40% off Glassware - heavily discounted Framed artwork - $10 each
We're uncertain how long takeaway operations will continue for, please pop in soon to avoid missing out.
- Opening hours:
- M-T: closed
- W-F: 4pm - 8pm
- S: 12-8pm
- S: 12-6pm
Love, the Burnley Brewing team.
Will Ziebell is a history graduate who knows more about The Wire than he does about beer. He was awarded the AIBA Best Media trophy for 2018; HBO have told him to please send his fan mail elsewhere. He can be found on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
The beer(s) or moment(s) that turned you on to good beer:
Spending time living in the UK (and backpacking across Europe) when I was 21 certainly gave me a better understanding of the beer and different styles of the world. But I'd say it was a holiday to the High Country a little while later when lunch and a tasting paddle at Bridge Road Brewers created an obsession with Australian breweries and locally made beer.
You've got three beers to turn someone else on to good beer; what are they and why?
-
Boatrocker's Miss Pinky: It's a raspberry-packed Berliner Weisse that neither looks or tastes the way many people conceive of beer.
-
Bad Shepherd Hazelnut Brown: A luscious mix of chocolate and hazelnut that can appeal to the sweet tooth within us all.
-
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale: As the father of my oldest friend once said to me: "It's the perfect refreshing pint that smells like they've loaded it with the God's herb."
The last beer you enjoyed:
Garage Project's DFA while sitting at the bar at Miss Moses as the sounds of The Rolling Stone drifting in the background.
Three things that represent you:
- Bruce Springsteen
- Ken Burns
- The State Library of Victoria
