Willie the Boatman

TEMPE TIMPALE ALE

Tim makes a fine midshipman. He’ll get you back to port with steady seas and sails full of laughter. A pale, funny and full-bodied fella, Tim is a top mate and true Tempe original. We’ve always got time for Tim.

LIL’ LOUIEXPA

The youngest member of our crew, Louie is the first wee lad born into the WtB family. He’s a bold bairn with a big horizon. His old man, our Brewer Simon, brewed this beer in his honor. Welcome aboard, Lil Louie.

CRAZY IVANIPA

Crazy Ivan is a true-blue bucket of laughs. A smart man, but never one for being organised. And if you find yourself in close quarters with Crazy Ivan, you’d better batten down the hatches, because you’ll be in for one hell of a night.

NECTAR OF THE HOPSNew England IPA

Raise a glass to our brewer Joel, who scoured the globe in search of ingredients for this true treasure – a brew that will even sweep old sea dogs off their paws.

ALBOCORN ALE

He’s the last of a rare breed of pollie and an all-round good bloke. Anthony Albanese MP has earnt his sea legs — and a hardworking beer named just for him. Cheers, Albo.

MARRICKVILLELAGER

Here’s to Marrickville — a suburb close to our hearts. Rich in cultures and characters, it’s a tasty place for those thirsting after wild and spicy adventures. So get out there.

OLD SALTYMelon Gose

Old Salty is our tribute to those old and wise friends that we all know and love – those well-seasoned characters that sit amongst us, with fascinating stories to tell, and buckets full of wisdom.

BLACK BUNNYDark Ale

Even sea-hardened sailors get rattled when this dark and full-bodied character steps on board. However, don’t fear, for beneath that fierce exterior beats a heart of true blue gold.

Drop anchor for a few with us.

Nestled in the bosom of St Peters of Sydney, Willie’s brewery is where terrible jokes and unbeatable beers take shape. Bring your crew down for a couple, explore the brewery and meet the team behind the best beer in town. And get excited, because we’ve got a bigger ’n’ better brewery on the horizon — two doors down.

Our tasting room is open Thursdays through Sundays at these times:

Wednesday12pm – 8pm
Thursday12pm – 8pm
Friday12pm – 9pm
Saturday10am – 8pm
Sunday12pm – 7pm

Got an event?

Book your birthday, bar mitzvah, parole release or International Gardening Club Conference with us. We’ve got space and beers.

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Chart a course to wherever Willie’s beers are flowing. Indulge your mouth and spirit at these upcoming events.

Friday Night Live With Crusin' Deuses

We are excited for a Friday Night Hoedown with our great mates the Crusin' Deuses! $20 buys you your first drink... we have an amazing Food Truck for Dinner.... and Lots of Wine and Beer! Book your tickets here!

Every Thursday

Thirsty Thursday!

Every Wednesday

$5 Schooies 3pm till 7pm!

Wednesday 30th October - Boiler Maker Night!

Whiskey and food all perfectly balanced and matched with our beers - From two of our mates, Otter Craft Distillery and Jackalope Food Company

Saturday October 26th - Beer and Food Truck Festival!

11 Breweries including Hobart Brewing Co., Bentspoke Brewing Co., New England and all your fave inner west breweries. Plus 7 Food Trucks - And if that wasn't enough, The Mary Hart Band and The Pragmatics!

Sunday August 25th Stray Dogs play Willies!

Marrickville’’s very own Rockabilly legends will set the dance floor on fire! Have a beer & take that all in!

From t-shirts to caps to stubby holders and more – we have everything you need to declare to the world just how much you love Willie.

Like, a lot. Right?

Want the loot? Click below to find out how to get Willie merch, or just come see us at the brewery!

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WTB HIPSTER CAP

WTB BASEBALL CAP

WTB TRUCKER CAP

Tote Bag

Coasters

STUBBY HOLDER

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

BORN BY THE MIGHTY COOKS RIVER T-SHIRT

WILLIE THE BOATMAN T-SHIRT

FLOAT ALL BOATS T-SHIRT

Want the loot? Click below to find out how to get Willie merch, or just come see us at the brewery!

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Making beer differently BEERcause we can.

When you were a lot younger than you are now, two fat dads from Tempe changed the world (probably). Somehow blessed with an extraordinary talent for creating beers that make jaws drop, Pat McInerney and Nick Newey launched Willie the Boatman in 2012.

Built with unhinged imagination, local mates, fierce independence and the finest ingredients, Willie is a brewery for true local characters. Inspired by the legend of a convict boatman, Pat and Nick proudly serve the community bloody great beers, wild yarns, and terrible love advice. Pop down and get some for yourself.