Earth Beer Company

Earth Beer Company sits on Cudgen Road at Cudgen, just south of the Gold Coast border in the Tweed region near Kingscliff. A craft brewery with a near-flawless reputation, it's earned a devoted following for its beers and its relaxed, welcoming taproom — a rewarding stop in the lush hinterland just over the border.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely good, independent craft beer and the easygoing atmosphere of a great brewery taproom, where you can drink the range fresh at the source. Set in the green countryside near the Tweed coast, it's an easy and enjoyable add-on to a day exploring the southern Gold Coast and northern NSW border region.

A 4.9 rating from more than 300 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. The beer range, taproom hours, any food offering and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a browse of what's pouring, it's often just a matter of dropping in and sampling a few of the beers that have earned Earth Beer Company such a strong reputation.