Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session
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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session
By Behind the Barrel Byron Bay
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Ages 18-99, max of 13 per group
Duration: 4h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- 10-15 drinks throughout the day. Beer can be substituted for cider, ginger beer, seltzer or wine
- We visit 2 breweries and a distillery
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Ballina accommodation 1:15pm Lennox head hotel 1:30pm the friendly railway hotel Byron bay 1:45pm Or local Byron Bay accomodation 1:50pm Please confirm your preferred pick up location 48 hours before the tour
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- 86 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109297P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- jonathankruse0 contributionsKnowledgeable tour guideI rarely drink alcohol and I loved this tour. Jared was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. We went to two beweries and two distilleries. At the rum distillery the coconut rum really stood out. It’s not that fake coconut taste like in Malibu rum and they soak the rum in toasted coconut to get the flavor. Best pina colada I’ve ever had. All the gin flavors were very unique also. Ther was a kumquat and wattleseed gin that stood out. The location was beautiful. Some of the best pizza I’ve had outside of Naples. Great quality ingredients in a stone oven. Anyone can go to these locations by themselves but having a knowledgeable tour guide like Jared is worth it.Written 9 January 2025
- akaliam20240 contributionsAwesome tour!Excellent variety of stops all filled with people so passionate about what they do! A variety of options for everyone - even those who like one drink and not another! Very accomodating to everyone’s palate! Perfect for everyone!Written 27 December 2024
- angiesB9058TS0 contributionsYou can’t miss this!The is is the second time we have travelled with Jarrod and behind the barrel. Always the best, friendly experience, great itinerary and the best vibes for a day with mates, family or even a corporate trip! Highly recommend.Written 28 November 2024
- charlottecZ8615SO0 contributionsA great day!!A really great tour to do with family or friends! The tour provided a variety of beverages for everyone to try and a great lunch that catered to everyones requirements. The tour guide was great and handled everything for us! Would highly recommend!!Written 29 October 2024
- swagc20240 contributions20/10The tour was so nice, we went to some nice places and sampled some of the local distills and beers among byron’s exotic locations. Jarred the guide for our tour was very informed and knowledgeable about the area, it felt like we had google at our fingertips. Overall i’d give the tour 20/10 if i could, it did not disappoint at any point.Written 10 October 2024
- donkeecatom0 contributionsBehind the barrel tours! A definite must!What a great day! Our tour guide, Jarryd, was very knowledgeable and provided a great experience. Even though the weather wasn’t fantastic, our tour was. Would totally recommend Behind the barrel tours. Will absolutely be booking in again!Written 28 September 2024
- 42berniec0 contributionsThis is a must do if in Byron and like a drinkThe day was fantastic. Jarrod was a great host along with the other people on the tour. The planning of the day was great and the venues we visited were fantastic.Written 28 September 2024
- adamoC1971WF0 contributionsFantastic day out!We had a private tour for our EOFY work day out and everything was brilliant. Organising the trip with Jarryd was easy, the venues perfect, and the timings perfect. I’d definitely recommend!Written 8 June 2024
- Wesley F0 contributionsOutstanding tourOutstanding tour, hassle free and loads of fun 🤩. The Pina Colada is next level at Lord Byron Distillery, a must try. 1000 stars ⭐️Written 1 June 2024
- tonymP2204IY0 contributionsEducational, boozy and fun. The 4 locations we visited we enough for a good full day out.I thoroughly enjoyable day with Ben our driver and host. A good selection of distilleries and breweries on the day. There was something for the entire group of 15 people.Written 28 April 2024
- I6834TSjessicak0 contributionsFabulous experienceBrilliant tour to see the best of Byron. Excellently organised and the tour guide is brill. 10/10 for anyone planning a trip.Written 13 April 2024
- 465shelleyt0 contributionsGreat distillery (and brewery) tourFantastic tour. Jarryd made everything so easy with the booking process, pick up and drop off at our accommodation made it stress free while Edward our driver was friendly and happy to accommodate our needs. Our favourite place was Cape Byron Distillery - beautiful views, great story about how the farm and distillery came about and we all loved the gin (and whiskey)!Written 18 February 2024
- V3298CCmichelles0 contributionsGet slightly tipsy while learning lots!Jumped at the chance of a free babysitter (thanks mum!) and celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary by taking the full barrel tour. As a former local of the area, I was really keen to see a few of the notable distilleries and breweries that have popped up on the Far North Coast over the past decade. Jarryd was a great tour guide - personable, funny and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and the various drinks we imbibed (oh yes, there was a few!). Tastings at each location included a chat from one of the brewers, with lots of interesting facts about the history of the place and the drinks on offer. Jarryd kindly dropped us off at the front door and we needed a bit of a lie down and a kebab! Such a great day out! Would totally recommend!Written 13 January 2024
- melissazS9732AT0 contributionsBeautiful day out - highly recommendI went on the all day tour with my partner and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Jarryd was very informative and laid back - we loved the stories behind each venue we visited, the tastings were generous and delicious. If you go on this tour I highly recommend getting the pina colada cocktail at the lord Byron rum distillery, it was as good as they said it is :)Written 7 January 2024
- 410nenac0 contributionsShe likes Pina coladas!!I had a wonderful day, Jarrod made me feel very welcome and took us to some great places. Best pina colada ever at the rum distillery... loved it bought all the bottles to take home!! It was educational in the alcohol business and very tasty tastings everywhere we went. Very easy pick up and drop off from Ballina. A must do!Written 1 January 2024
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jade8000
Coffs Harbour, Australia7 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
An afternoon with Jarryd from Behind The Barrel was an afternoon well spent! Jarryd was very professional and had a great rapport with the breweries and distilleries which ensured we had the best service from start to end. He was extremely knowledgeable about the tour venues and also the local area, sharing tips and must- do’s throughout the afternoon. Jarryd was friendly, helpful and accomodating whilst also being very passionate about both his craft beers and spirits, making him the perfect host! We would highly recommend a tour with Behind The Barrel.
Written 12 July 2020
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Hi Jade
Really appreciate your awesome review! You and Jaie were great guests! I hope tour enjoyed the rest of tour trip!!
Cheers
Jarryd :)
Written 17 July 2020
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Adrian
Wollongong, Australia3 contributions
My girlfriend and I had an amazing time. The tour was excellent. Learnt about the brewing process, got to taste different types of alcohol and the people in the group were good fun. We made some new friends and would recommend the tour to anyone 😊
Written 17 February 2021
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Thanks for your support and great review! It was great having you both!
Written 12 March 2021
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independent50s
Coffs Harbour, Australia122 contributions
Feb 2020
Those who appreciate trying100ml glasses of 9 different craft brews will love this tour.
My non-beer drinking wife loved tasting all the other styles of brews and ciders as well as the gins.
The visit to Lord Byron distillery was an education and you can even create your own Gin.
This is a quirky tour with a real difference. Jarryd is a most personable host/driver who will explain in detail all the nuances behind the different brews. He is patient and obviously loves what he does. There never was any rush - our "sampling" afternoon lasted over 3 hours.
It's a wonderful, social, happy afternoon.
Jarryd is passionate about assisting guests in finding somewhere different to eat, eg a banquet asian vegan meal and a farm breakfast ; visiting another distillery and an organic coffee plantation. His recommendations were "spot-on".
I suggest taking a few packets of chips/nibbles to enjoy the beers even more.
My non-beer drinking wife loved tasting all the other styles of brews and ciders as well as the gins.
The visit to Lord Byron distillery was an education and you can even create your own Gin.
This is a quirky tour with a real difference. Jarryd is a most personable host/driver who will explain in detail all the nuances behind the different brews. He is patient and obviously loves what he does. There never was any rush - our "sampling" afternoon lasted over 3 hours.
It's a wonderful, social, happy afternoon.
Jarryd is passionate about assisting guests in finding somewhere different to eat, eg a banquet asian vegan meal and a farm breakfast ; visiting another distillery and an organic coffee plantation. His recommendations were "spot-on".
I suggest taking a few packets of chips/nibbles to enjoy the beers even more.
Written 14 February 2020
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Thank you Richard for your informative review! We definitely aim to make not only the tour as enjoyable as possible but also your time in Byron Bay. Even when the weather isn’t great!
So happy you enjoyed my recommendations and that you got to visit all the places mentioned.
Cheers
Jarryd
Written 15 February 2020
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Selma G
Greenville, NC1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
My husband and I came down to Byron for our honeymoon and decided to book a tour to learn more about the local brews and spirits and we are so glad we did!
Our tour guide Jarryd was amazing, he taught us so much not only about the breweries/distilleries but Byron Bay/Australia. He is also an amazing photographer!
We had the absolute best day and would recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys beer and spirits.
We also got to see a baby Koala in the wild which was the absolute icing on the cake!
Our tour guide Jarryd was amazing, he taught us so much not only about the breweries/distilleries but Byron Bay/Australia. He is also an amazing photographer!
We had the absolute best day and would recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys beer and spirits.
We also got to see a baby Koala in the wild which was the absolute icing on the cake!
Written 3 February 2024
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Hi Selma
Thankyou so much for the amazing review! It was a pleasure showing you both around Byron during your honeymoon!
And a cheeky detour to see hubbys favourite bands street Parkway Drive!
I hope you enjoyed the rest of your honeymoon and hope you come back to Aus soon to see more!
Cheers
Jarryd
Written 6 February 2024
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Bethan G
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
This Brewery tour was genuinely one of the best tours I have ever been on. Jarryd was an incredible tour guide who was educated, and lovely to chat to!
He took us to 3 locations where each spot was just as good as the last, I felt that I learnt so much while tasting the best alcohol I have ever had. I think learning the process and each spots “why” just made it even better as well.
I could not recommend this enough to anyone visiting Byron, it is an absolute must do and I just want to thank Jarryd, Lord Byron, Stone & Wood and Brookfarm for the excellence they produced!! I feel like an absolute alcohol connoisseur now and will be buying out each and every spots alcohol supply to bring home with me.
He took us to 3 locations where each spot was just as good as the last, I felt that I learnt so much while tasting the best alcohol I have ever had. I think learning the process and each spots “why” just made it even better as well.
I could not recommend this enough to anyone visiting Byron, it is an absolute must do and I just want to thank Jarryd, Lord Byron, Stone & Wood and Brookfarm for the excellence they produced!! I feel like an absolute alcohol connoisseur now and will be buying out each and every spots alcohol supply to bring home with me.
Written 17 October 2024
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Thankyou for your amazing review Bethan! We loved showing you and Cameron around!
We couldn’t be happier knowing you had an amazing day on our tour
Written 19 October 2024
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Ryan B
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Couples
We had a great time on the afternoon tour all 3 venues were great and our guide Rory was excellent, very knowledgeable of the area the venue and their products. Me and my girlfriend were the only ones on the tour so it was like a private tour and we loved it. A nice amount of time at each place and was nice chatting away with him throughout.
The guy at lord Byron distillery was particularly good as his place is small and relatively new he talked us right through every product and answered all our questions. We even got a few bottles of rum and vodka as they were too good not to buy.
We knew what to expect at at stone and wood as they are so big, nice selection of beers and cider unique to our tastes.
Wandana is a cool little brewery with top notch beers and beautiful view.
Definitely recommend the Arvo session if your in Byron. My girlfriend was pleasantly surprised as she really not a beer fan AT ALL haha.
The guy at lord Byron distillery was particularly good as his place is small and relatively new he talked us right through every product and answered all our questions. We even got a few bottles of rum and vodka as they were too good not to buy.
We knew what to expect at at stone and wood as they are so big, nice selection of beers and cider unique to our tastes.
Wandana is a cool little brewery with top notch beers and beautiful view.
Definitely recommend the Arvo session if your in Byron. My girlfriend was pleasantly surprised as she really not a beer fan AT ALL haha.
Written 19 March 2021
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Thankyou Ryan for your amazing review! We’re so happy you had a great time! We will pass on the good word to Rory! Cheers
Written 27 March 2021
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Signe Hansen
5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Really great tour around Byron Bay. We visited three places, starting with the Lord Byron distillery, then the Stones & Wood brewery and lastly the Cape Byron distillery! Great places and good booze <3
Jarred was a really cool guy - knowing lots about the place + friendly and chatty as the two nice aussie girls we joined the trip with.
Perfect small-group trip for a rainy day in Byron Bay ;)
Jarred was a really cool guy - knowing lots about the place + friendly and chatty as the two nice aussie girls we joined the trip with.
Perfect small-group trip for a rainy day in Byron Bay ;)
Written 9 February 2020
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Hi Signe
Thank you so much for your great review. So glad you had a great time on tour! I hope you enjoyed Fraser Island! Safe travels!
Cheers
Jarryd
Written 10 February 2020
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Jeff J
Wallsend, Australia2 contributions
Nov 2020
What a great tour!! We had a great time.
Jarryd was able to pass on so much info. about the whole brewing and distillery process and answered any questions thrown at him.
We also had awesome company and it was great to meet new people from different cities.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a beer and meeting new people.
Jarryd was able to pass on so much info. about the whole brewing and distillery process and answered any questions thrown at him.
We also had awesome company and it was great to meet new people from different cities.
I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a beer and meeting new people.
Written 5 November 2020
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Hi Jeff
It was great having you guys! So happy you enjoyed the day! Cheers
Written 8 November 2020
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Michelle Jongkryg
2 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Best tour we’ve been on. All the breweries and distillery were welcoming and our guide Jarryd had so much knowledge, not just the places we went that day but also gave us some good recommendations of places to go while in Byron. Thanks for a great arvo.
Written 20 November 2020
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So happy you had a great day out with us! I hope you got to visit some of my recommendations!!
Written 23 November 2020
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Rachael W
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Couples
The afternoon tour was fantastic. Jarred was extremely knowledgeable and great company to spend the afternoon with. We really enjoyed his selection of venues to visit during the trip and we will 100% be back to do the full tour day in the future. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough.
Written 3 August 2020
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Thanks so much for coming Rachael! Yourself and Rob were awesome to have on tour! I hope you enjoy your bottles of Gin! Hopefully see you both again soon!!
Written 4 August 2020
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Hi,
Are we able to pick which distillery/brewery we want to go to from the list provided?
Written 18 April 2022
Hi,
It says this activity can host up to 13 however when trying to book we're capped at 6. We are a group of 7 and were wondering if we could still all attend this activity together?
Thank you!
Written 16 September 2020
My friends and I are there in Oct but only Mon-Fri morning. Is the gin distillery included in the itinerary through the week?
Written 1 September 2020
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