Coopers Unveils New Whisky Distillery and Microbrewery at Regency Park Facility

Coopers Brewery has officially opened its new visitor centre, microbrewery, and whisky distillery at its Regency Park facility in South Australia. The $70m development was unveiled at an official opening event attended by the Cooper family and over 300 industry professionals.

The new facility features a restaurant, three bars, and an expansive outdoor plaza, alongside a dedicated tasting room and interactive history displays. The microbrewery will allow Coopers to produce small-batch experimental beers, while the whisky distillery will produce malt whisky using custom-made cooper stills.

Coopers Managing Director, Dr Tim Cooper, said the new visitor centre is about celebrating the company’s history and originality. ‘We’re still standing and still independent at a time when brewery ownership is becoming increasingly concentrated,’ he said.

The new facility will also feature a unique curved design inspired by the iconic Coopers roundel label, utilising stainless steel, copper, timber, and concrete elements. The two-storey building has capacity for 400 people and features a modern restaurant and bar facilities.

Coopers has reintroduced its brewery tours, which incorporate the new facility and an interactive history display. All proceeds from the tours will go to the Coopers Foundation.

The company has also expressed its concerns about the recent beer tax hikes, which have increased the cost of making a keg of full-strength beer. Dr Cooper said the indexation of excise duty rates is damaging the brewing industry and consumers.

Coopers new facility

Coopers has been a family-owned business for 162 years and is committed to producing high-quality beers and whisky. The company is hoping to attract 100,000 visitors each year to its new facility.

Coopers beer

The company’s beer range is available on tap, along with a seasonal beer-inspired food menu. The Coopers kitchen is led by Head Chef Fabio Castello, whose menu blends the flavours of South American and Mediterranean cuisine with the taste of Coopers premium beers.

Coopers food

Coopers has also announced its plans to expand its realm into the world of whisky using the new on-site whisky distillery. The company will produce malt whisky using custom-made cooper stills.

Coopers whisky

The new facility is a significant investment for Coopers, which has been a family-owned business for 162 years. The company is committed to producing high-quality beers and whisky, and is hoping to attract 100,000 visitors each year to its new facility.

Coopers facility

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Coopers Brewery Unveils New Whisky Distillery and Microbrewery

New Production Capabilities

The new facility features a microbrewery and whisky distillery, which will allow Coopers to produce small-batch experimental beers and malt whisky using custom-made cooper stills.

Creating New Experiences

The new facility will also feature a restaurant, three bars, and an expansive outdoor plaza, alongside a dedicated tasting room and interactive history displays. The company has reintroduced its brewery tours, which incorporate the new facility and an interactive history display. All proceeds from the tours will go to the Coopers Foundation.

Beer Tax Hikes

Coopers has expressed its concerns about the recent beer tax hikes, which have increased the cost of making a keg of full-strength beer. Dr Cooper said the indexation of excise duty rates is damaging the brewing industry and consumers.