Experience something different

“There aren’t many cider mills, even in Tasmania, where you’ll discover insect hotels, an Eastern Barred Bandicoot Conservation Program, and an organic orchard that contains more than 80 rare apple varieties. But then, there aren’t many cider makers like Chris and Caroline Brown.”

— Ruth Dawkins, Brand Tasmania

Cider Tasting

  • Visit us at our cider mill, enjoy the amazing space we’ve created, and explore our range of Méthode Traditionelle ciders and small-batch wine with our very own cidermakers.

    Please note, we’re a working farm so we’re often toiling in the orchard, or we’ll be down at Harvest Market Launceston.

    Cider Mill Opening Hours:
    - Monday – Friday: CLOSED
    - Saturday: CLOSED*. Pop in and see us at Harvest Market Launceston (8:30am – 12:30pm)
    - Sunday: 11am – 4pm*

    *We run seasonal opening hours. Sometimes we’re closed due to private function or will open our cellar door after Harvest Market on Saturdays. Head to our Facebook page for recent updates to our cider mill opening hours.

  • We’d recommend allocating 30 minutes for a tasting. But, you’re welcome to stay with us and enjoy our space as long as you fancy.

  • $5pp

    • “I ended up spending hours chatting to owners and third-generation orchardists Caro and Chris about Methode Traditionelle — the ‘champagne method’ of crafting cider. It’s a style that combines the sweet tartness of apple cider with the dry, bubbly sparkling wines that the Tamar Valley is well known for.

      With people as passionate about their craft as this husband and wife duo, I too became engrossed in their passion (and a history lesson).”

      - Julia Sansone, Concrete Playground

Cider Mill Tour & Tasting

  • Join our cidermakers as they personally guide you around their cider mill, nestled on their Tamar Valley farm, The Dales. Here, you’ll explore the people, produce and place behind Brady’s Lookout Cider.

    Cidermakers Chris and Caro Brown will take you on a journey that showcases the heritage apples and Méthode Traditionelle techniques used in the creation of our ciders. This journey will continue through to your tastebuds as you enjoy a tasting of our current range of ciders.

    In hearing their story, you’ll also discover how the Browns have placed a big focus on conserving the land and capturing the region’s history through the provenance of place.

    Bookings are essential.

    Group bookings only

    • Minimum 6 people

    • Maximum 10 people

    • If you’d like to make a larger private group booking, please contact us to discuss.

  • 1 hour

  • $25pp

Embrace the Dark

  • Our Embrace the Dark experience is back by popular demand this Off Season. Our blind sensory cider tasting in the cellar creates the excitement.

    After your senses have been enlightened and you understand what makes a great cider, create your own final dosage and finish your very own cider to take home.

    This experience includes:

    • Sensory tasting

    • Cider Mill tour

    • ‘Make Your Own’ cider experience

    • 2 x bottles of your very own sparkling cider

    This is a seasonal experience.
    Bookings are available from 2 April 2024 to 31 August 2024.

    Please note: This tasting is for adults only. Children can visit the cider mill and experience the tour.

  • 2 hours (approx).

  • $100pp

    • “Had a wonderful Embrace the Dark cellar tasting experience with Chris and Caro. Can’t praise them enough. Great knowledge, friendliness and not to mention cider to die for. Absolutely five starts and thoroughly recommend.”

Enquire for availability

Nesting Box Workshop

  • Small groups (max 12) or for your next corporate experience… why not think about a nesting box experience.

    Honouring the land is a big part of what we do here at Brady’s Lookout Cider. With one third of our farm set aside for conservation purposes, we’re working hard to create a habitat that helps the local animals thrive.

    Join us at our farm for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to build a nesting box or insect hotel for the local animal and bird wildlife.

    We welcome you to take your creation home with you or we can donate it to farms in the local area.

  • 2 hours minimum depending on experience and nesting box to be completed

  • Enquire about pricing as it depends on the size of the group and the boxes being completed