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Most young Aussies head over seas to check out the world beyond our
sunburnt shores, and Paul and Natasha Holgate were no exception. On
holiday trips to the USA and Europe in the 1990s they were amazed at
the whole world of beer and beer styles out there. The USA was an
inspiration to the young Holgate's, who saw the thriving
microbrewing industry there and decided to just do it!
Both of migrant families - Paul's family from Manchester England and
Natasha's from Sri Lanka - they decided to quit their corporate jobs
and follow their passion. Paul originally found his love of baking
cakes and pastries, making jams and ginger beer from his Mum at home
as a youngster and |
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converted that to all-grain brewing from first principles while at
University.
Natasha's Sri Lankan heritage has given her a love of all things
food, flavour and taste for home style cooking. Growing up in
Melbourne additionally gave Natasha a passion for restaurants and
the dining experience.
The 100 year old local icon, Keatings Hotel, in the village of
Woodend in the picturesque Macdeon Ranges made for a top spot to
locate a Craft brewery. After starting the business in 1999 and
taking over the hotel in 2002, the hotel has now been fully
developed by Paul Holgate with the brewery taking pride of place. |
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To provide an alternative experience through brewing premium quality
beer in the Macedon Ranges using natural brewing methods. We are
dedicated in the pursuit of re-creating classic beer styles, full in
flavour, rich in character and matching these with gourmet food
using local ingredients.
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The Bulls head that
forms part of the Holgate Brewhouse logo (pictured at left) and
label design is taken from the Holgate family coat of arms. The
family name of Holgate is of Old English origin, and the earliest
records of the name date back to the 1200's.
The town of Holgate in Yorkshire, England, is believed to have
common origins with the family name- and this branch of Holgates can
trace their direct family history back to Salford (Manchester) in
the early 1800s. Paul is a member of the renowned Bernie and Jean
Holgate family that migrated to Australia in 1965 from England. |
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The Blazon of Arms consisting of two bull's heads on gold is said to
symbolise the sun and denotes power. |
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