Future Magic Brewing Co

Brisbane’s craft beer scene is on the up and up, and the latest newcomer to the scene is Future Magic Brewing Co, which has just taken over a massive, brick-lined warehouse in East Brisbane. After crowdfunding to both get the brewery off the ground and start building a community of beer lovers pre-opening, the brewery (from beer-loving mates Sean Astill and Rhys Pike) already has a legion of fans hitting the venue regularly for knock-off drink and a casual feed. 

Behind an open roller door on Manilla Street you’ll find a cavernous, industrial-style space filled with large bench tables. A white bar lined with beer taps takes up the back wall, next to which you can see the gleaming silver tanks brewing up beers right there in the venue. 

Pouring from the 12 taps you’ll find the brewery’s core range of the Magic Stick Session Ale, Galaxy Dust New England IPA, Meteorite Stout, Solar Lager and Welcome To Paradise West Coast IPA, as well as a rotating seasonal sour and a few guest sips from other local breweries. Can’t decide on just one? You can sip through a tasting flight for just $15. 

Meanwhile, non-beer lovers are sorted with vinos from Witches Falls and a handful of locally made spirits, as well as Eighth Day pink lady and ginger ciders. An afternoon drink really needs to be paired with some good bar food though, and Future Magic has that covered with a menu of classic pizzas and snacks of mushroom arancini and bruschetta. 

Image credit: Rhys Pike