FAMILY OWNED AND
OPERATED, TASMANIAN,
QUALITY CARE.
Little Rivers Brewing Co. is a Tasmanian boutique style craft brewery and distillery situated in the North-Eastern town of Scottsdale that provides Tasmanians and visitors alike with a handcrafted, quality range of spirits, pre-mix spirits and beer. We are only a stone’s throw away from the famous Pipers River wine route, internationally recognised golf courses at Barnbougle and a mere 30 minute drive to one of the world’s premier mountain bike networks, Blue Derby. Husband and wife team, Chris and Jess Carins are the founders and driving force behind Little Rivers Brewing Co.
OUR STORY
Little Rivers Brewing Co. is the brainchild of head brewer Chris Carins. Chris gained 7 years experience wine making at Pipers Brook Vineyard before moving to Queensland to take up working at Burleigh Brewing Co. After 2 years in Queensland, Chris and Jess returned to Tassie and spent many months researching and planning Little Rivers. Eventually the site was selected in Victoria Street. They hit the ground running and launched Little Rivers Brewing Co. in January 2013. In the early days it was a family affair, with manual carton folding in the family kitchen and their son Tommy helping take home the spent grain for the cows. Little Rivers Brewing Co. has evolved over the past 10 years with Chris and Jess welcoming their second son Jobe, substantial equipment and venue upgrades and continued team growth. From our family to yours.
OUR METHOD
Little Rivers Brewing Co. is a Tasmanian, boutique style, craft brewery and distillery, specialising in small batch beers and spirits. Made by locals using local ingredients, including pristine water sources from the Forester River in North East Tasmania. Here, the water filters down through the rock formations of Mount Scott, filtering the water before it enters the river and runs through to the sea. We use a natural fermentation process so there is no need to add preservatives or additives to our products. Our business is to craft easy drinking premium beverages using superior ingredients and clever combinations.
OUR VALUES
We exist to create a quality, local product that engages community connection and pays tribute to the natural environment that surrounds us. Our team takes pride in crafting top-tier beverages that deliver on taste and enjoyment. We encourage people to come together, spend time outdoors, enjoy life with family and friends, to slow down a bit – like a river running downstream.
WINNERS OF THE 2022 and 2023
INDEPENDENT BEER AWARDS
The Independent Beer Awards (‘The Indies’) champions the best of independent brewing. Delivered to you by the Independent Brewers Association (‘IBA’), the Indies are an invaluable platform to showcase excellence in Australian independent beer.
Gold – Summer Haze
Silver – Pale Ale
Bronze – Devils Black IPA
Limited Release
Introducing our latest limited release, the Cookies AND Cream Stout.
