MORE THAN BEER & PIZZA By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni

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etty Road is a craft brewery in Dromana's Industrial Estate, inspired by a group of the peninsula’s own lads who are passionate about local craft beer and local fresh produce. The recently-opened brewery has been receiving huge accolades for offering a venue that is not just about beer and pizza. “As local boys with a passion for craft beer and a childhood love for the Mornington Peninsula, we have combined our two favourite things to create Jetty Road Brewery,” said venue manager and co-owner Nick O’Brien, of the brewery that opened its doors in December last year. “Catering for not only beer enthusiasts, Jetty Road Brewery offers a full menu, prepared by Head Chef, Oliver Dietel, to satisfy

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all tastes and types. Patrons can also enjoy a full bar showcasing local produce as well as locally sourced wines and spirits. The family- friendly venue has combined a passion for craft beer, great company and local produce to create an experience to share with friends”, said Nick. “The industrial style, casual setting has plenty of space for people to come in groups and enjoy our locally-made craft beer, alongside some of the best produce the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.” Offering much more than just beer and pizza, the brewery caters for lunch and dinners with a full menu and extensive wine and spirt list. “Our menu is extensive and we are also getting a lot of families here and groups of women which is fantastic, When you come down on a Sunday you will hear live music and everyone from one year olds to 70 year olds sitting around having a lovely continued next page...

April 2018