🍑Southern Belle🍑 and 🥭Orchard Breeze🥭

We’re excited to introduce two new additions to our lineup, each a testament to our dedication to sustainable, Estate-sourced craft brewing. Say hello to Southern Belle and Orchard Breeze, two unique fruited Spontaneous beers now available for purchase online and soon at select establishments across Tasmania (and maybe a little bit on the big island…)

🌾The Land: Where it begins🌾

At Van Dieman Brewing, we specialise in the production of spontaneous beers, inspired and guided by the Lambic tradition of Europe, a method that embraces the natural elements of our Tasmanian farm environment to ferment our brews. This traditional technique involves exposing the wort to the open air in a vessel known as a koelschip (coolship), allowing wild yeasts and bacteria native to our surrounding lands to naturally inoculate the brew. We then age the beer in oak barrels for up to two years, where it develops a complex, layered flavour profile that is uniquely reflective of our area's microflora. This process underscores our commitment to crafting beers that not only express the local terroir, but also embody the true spirit of artisanal farm brewing.

🍑Southern Belle: Spontaneous Beer with Peaches🍑

Southern Belle celebrates the essence of our farm brewery, leveraging Estate-grown peaches that have been aged in oak barrels for two years. This process highlights the deep, vivid flavours of the fruit, presenting a beer that is both robust and refreshingly complex. With notes of ripe peaches, verbena flowers, and a hint of earthy straw, Southern Belle offers a taste experience that is as rich as it is nuanced. Its full-bodied profile, balanced by a lively, prickly acidity, makes it a perfect tribute to the art of farm brewing.

🥭Orchard Breeze: Spontaneous Beer with APRICOTS🥭

Orchard Breeze is our nod to traditional Lambic brewing techniques, aged for a year in oak barriques with an additional six months alongside farm-grown apricots. This Lambic-inspired spontaneous beer delivers a subtle fruit character enriched by its early introduction in the brewing process. It features a stunning sunset hue and aromas of stone fruits and citrus blossom, leading to flavors of stewed apricot and almond nuttiness. Each sip finishes with a light, creamy effervescence that encapsulates the authentic, orchard-fresh essence of the fruit used.

🍾two stages of delight🍾

Both Southern Belle and Orchard Breeze from Van Dieman Brewing incorporate real fruit in each bottle, providing a distinctive two-part tasting experience. To fully enjoy these beers, start by carefully pouring the first half of the bottle to appreciate the clear beer, which showcases the mature and intricate flavors developed during barrel aging. After savoring the initial pour, gently swirl the remaining half to mix in the fruit pulp, then pour the rest to experience a burst of orchard-fresh fruitiness. This second pour enriches the drink with vibrant, fresh fruit character, creating a dynamic contrast between the refined, aged notes and the bright, juicy essence of the fruit. Enjoying the beers in these two distinct parts allows for a comprehensive appreciation of the depth and range of flavors that our estate-grown ingredients can offer.

Southern Belle and Orchard Breeze are now available for purchase in a special split pack, offering six 375ml bottles of each beer. This format allows you to savour the distinct qualities of both beers, whether enjoyed individually or side by side.

You can order these exceptional beers directly from our website and have them delivered to your door. Alternatively, watch for them as they begin appearing in bars, restaurants, and stores across Tasmania, where they will be drip-fed to ensure everyone has a chance to experience these innovative brews.