2 Best Sights in South Australia, Australia

Founded by Thomas Cooper in 1862, this is Australia's only large-scale, independent, family-owned brewery. The Coopers beer story began when Thomas created a sparkling tonic for his ailing wife, Ann, but other customers soon began to clamor for the all-natural ales and stout that he delivered by horse and cart. Visitors can take accessible guided tours of the production facility and enjoy samples of the award-winning Coopers ales in the tasting room post-tour. Displays on the history of the brewery are brought to life with exhibits that include vintage delivery carts and brewing equipment, while the excellent 400-seat on-site restaurant has an extensive menu designed to pair with the in-house drops. Tour run Tuesday through Saturday for over-18s.

Any winemaker will tell you that it takes a lot of good beer to make great wine, and you won’t find a finer brewer in the region than Brett Reiman. Cleansing ales of all kinds are on offer at this temple to beer, where you can choose from sixteen brews, but it’s the range of exceptional sours that really stand out. These barrel-fermented beers age in oak for up to three years as they develop an incredible complexity to rival the region’s more famous wines—don’t be surprised if you find yourself making space in your suitcase after a tasting. If you’re hungry, make-your-own produce platters are available, as are slabs of thin, pizza-like flammekueche.