Hope Elite Pack

In 1994 a pharmacist by the name of Michael Hope took a chance to follow his lifelong dream and purchased 30 acres of land in the Hunter to open his own winery. Setting in motion the beginnings of an estate, that within a few years would produce some of the most renowned Hunter Valley wines in Australia and the world, becoming a household name both nationwide and internationally!

Enter Matt Hogan, the ex-head brewer at William Bull, brewing arm of De Bortoli’s. Matt joined the Hope family in 2013. Infusing his many talents to what was an already award-winning powerhouse brewery, taking out a title at the Craft Beer Awards. As the popularity grew for Hope Estate beer so did the brewery, which invested in a canning line to keep up with demand.            

Today, Hope Estate Brewery is comfortably nestled in wine country, Hunter Valley, the estate is located in the heart of Pokolbin. Boasting bold beers, and wonderful wines.

It’s founder Michael Hope, which the Hope Estate is namesaked welcomes you in through its cellar door, promising – and delivering a plethora of wine tastings, here you can enjoy your favourite drop on the balcony overlooking the rolling hills and luscious vineyards of the estate whilst soaking in the serenity, which is what The Hunter Valley, or just The Hunter for the initiated is known for.

However, if wines aren’t your thing, then you’re in luck, the brewer has you covered, the estate also offer beer tastings, and this we feel is where Hope shines brightest. 

This particular Estate, while known for producing formidable Hunter Valley wines have become well known for their bold punchy beers, with big personalities and even bigger flavour, likened to those big personalities that have graced their fields in concert!

These bold brews are somewhat of a legend around here, higher than usual alcohol content is disguised by its incredibly smooth finish which will leave you thirsty for more, with every sip presenting something new for your palate to process, making the last drop as tasty as the first!

These award-winning craft beers can be sampled from the beaconing 12 taps, of which you can peruse at your leisure. Whether it be a full-bodied, rich stout or a refreshingly crisp IPA, wherever your preferences lie, you’ll be rewarded with a wide gamut of flavours before settling on your favourite or favourites, we get it, even we can’t seem settle on our single favourite!

Feel free to then grab a can (unique in aesthetic as the flavourful beer it houses) of your chosen favourite craft beer or indulge on a pint straight from the tap and sip it down while relaxing on the rich oak patio reminiscent of a German beer hall overlooking the vast greens which has seen home to such line-ups as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Elton John, just to name a few, which draws in concert lovers the world over into the estate’s 20,000 seat amphitheatre. In fact, if you listen carefully, you’ll hear Sir Elton’s famous hit candle in the wind.

Just like their craft beers need to be tasted to be truly appreciated so too does the Hope Estate needs to be experienced – Preferably with one of their fine assortments of beverages!

So, if you’re in the area, be sure to pay Hope a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

After all a Hunter trip would be a trip if you didn’t include this fine estate in your must-go-to destinations while you’re there.
Just be sure to bring along your appetite and a thirst for some great wines and beers, of course if you bring a friend, then you have a designated driver handy also – But you didn’t hear that from us!
After all you are in one of the country’s best wine regions!