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Raise a glass to Gippsland's finest wines, brews, spirits and ciders at 'Eat Drink Play'

EAT DRINK PLAY Gippsland serves up local wines, brews, spirits, and ciders. Festival-goers can enjoy tastings, community vibes, and unique creations from some of Gippsland's best makers.

By news@gippsland - 28th August 2025 - Back to News

THIRSTY? With all the food, cheese and festivities on offer, a glass of Gippsland wine, a crisp ale, a refreshing G&T, or a chilled cider might be just the thing to keep you going. Luckily, we've lined up some of Gippsland's finest winemakers, brewers, distillers and cider makers - each one a testament to the region's creativity and collaborative spirit. Wherever you wander at EAT DRINK PLAY Gippsland, you'll find something worth raising a glass to. Get your tickets via Humanitix website.

Eat Drink Play Gippsland offers a rare chance to taste diverse wines region by region, showcasing bold winemakers and breathtaking landscapes

Wines

From the wild Bass Strait coastline to the rugged Strzelecki Ranges, Gippsland is a region that knows how to leave a mark. Think untamed beaches, jaw-dropping scenery, and winemakers who aren't afraid to do things their own way.

At Eat Drink Play Gippsland, you get to taste the whole spectrum - region by region, vineyard by vineyard - in one place. It's a rare chance to drink the story of Gippsland in all its flavour and diversity. For more, check out the winery lineup via Visit Gippsland website.

Loch Brewery & Distillery crafts award-winning ales, whisky, gin, and spirits using natural methods and bespoke Alembic stills - an unforgettable South Gippsland destination

Distilleries

Loch Brewery & Distillery - Loch

A producer of traditional ales, single malt whisky, gin, and spirits, Loch Brewery and Distillery uses natural methods and bespoke Alembic pot stills to create their drops the old-school way. award-winning, highly sought, and unforgettable - it's often your first (and last) stop in South Gippsland.

Mates brings Bass Coast gin, cocktails, beers, and wines to the festival - every sip supports Dream Big Australia with 50% profit donations

Mates Gin - Inverloch

Our good friends, Mates, are bringing their local Bass Coast gin, delicious cocktails, and a selection of local beers, wines, and food straight to the festival grounds. Swing by for a fun, friendly vibe and taste the good times.

Plus, every sip supports a good cause through Mates' partnership with the Dream Big Australia Foundation, where they commit at least 50% of profits to making dreams come true for others. See you there!

Infusa Distillery crafts gin, rum, and vodka with Gippsland ingredients, creating inventive collaborations like Whey Vodka, Cappuccino Liqueur, and unique Gin Salt

Infusa - Maffra

This family-owned craft distillery produces gin, rum, and vodka, using local Gippsland ingredients. Never shy of a collaboration, they frequently team up with other local producers to craft inventive creations from their Whey Vodka made with Maffra Cheese Co whey to a Cappuccino Liqueur in partnership with Fat Cat Coffee Roasters. Infusa Distillery also utilises spent gin botanicals to create unique products like Gin Salt. Get ready to taste and explore some of the festival's most unique offerings.

South Gippsland Gin Co., a family-run, female-owned distillery, creates small-batch gins with homegrown botanicals - celebrating place, passion, and community spirit

South Gippsland Gin Co - Foster

Jane and Lisa of South Gippsland Gin Co. celebrate their home through small-batch gins. They're a family-run, majority female-owned business, proudly growing botanicals on their farm. Come join their good times and share their passion!

The Natural Distilling Co. crafts premium hemp-infused gins and vodkas, blending local ingredients, flavour, and sustainability - family-focused, grassroots, and perfect festival sipping

Natural Distilling Co - Inverloch

Step right up, festival-goers, and discover The Natural Distilling Co. This Aussie craft distillery is bringing the good vibes with their premium spirits, crafted from local ingredients, including amazing Australian hemp.

Their unique gins and vodkas are bursting with flavour, perfect for sipping under the sun. Find their stall and experience their award-winning creations, all while supporting a family-focused, grassroots business committed to community and sustainability.

Cider

Gurneys Cidery brings heritage apple ciders and Wilsons Prom magic to Eat Drink Play Gippsland, offering premium tastings across both festival sessions

Gurney's Cider - Foster

From heritage apple trees to small-batch ciders, Gurneys Cidery are bringing the magic of their stunning cellar door which overlooks Wilsons Prom, to the Eat Drink Play Gippsland. It's your turn to enjoy a premium tasting experience no one should miss. PLUS - you'll be able to enjoy Gurney's all day long as they're at both of the EAT DRINK and PLAY sessions!

Brews

Sailors Grave Brewing's Dunetown offers 16 artisanal beers, crafted from farmed and foraged ingredients, showcasing Gippsland's maritime heritage and wilderness at both sessions

Sailors Grave Brewing - Marlo

Nestled between farm and sea lies 'Dunetown', Sailors Grave Brewing's flagship brewery. With 16 artisanal beers on tap, each crafted from farmed and foraged ingredients, their brews showcase the area's agricultural and maritime heritage and pristine wilderness.

Award-winning, always unique, and undeniably special - there's so much to love. Go on, try something new! They'll be pouring at both sessions.

Maffco Brewery & Taphouse serves pale ales, lagers, farmhouse brews, plus upcoming gin, vodka, and rum - festival flavours with community spirit

Maffco - Maffra

Raise a glass with Maffco Brewery & Taphouse! Bringing their pale ales, lagers, and farmhouse brews straight from Gippsland, they're serving up festival-ready flavours and a taste of community spirit. Keep an eye out for a sneak peek of their upcoming gin, vodka, and rum - every sip tells a story. Find them and let the good times flow!

Good Land Brewing Co. in Traralgon, founded by master brewer Jimmy Krekelberg, pours crisp lagers to barrel-aged beauties - pure passion and quality

Good Land Brewing - Traralgon

Stop by at Good Land Brewing Co. from Traralgon and say cheers! Founded by master brewer Jimmy Krekelberg, they're serving everything from crisp lagers to barrel-aged beauties. No fuss, just quality, passion, and pints worth celebrating.

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com