Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Surrounded by nature and inspired by history, meet Nathan Cowan the man behind the brewery in Victoria's High Country regions, a brewery that dates back more than 155 years.
The landmark red brick facade was the home of award-winning ales, porters and stouts well into the 1950’s. From the 1920’s, the brewery slowly increased their small-batch production of sodas and traditional non-alcoholic cordials under the 'Murray Breweries' label. These beverages were and still are produced following hand-written original recipes and methods, with unique flavours including Sarsaparilla, Portello and Raspberry Vinegar.
Today, the story of Billson's is the one of a comeback, a return to quality. About the revival of craftsmanship and a commitment to local. About the truth that sometimes we don't need to reinvent when we can simply restore.
In regional Victoria's High Country, the soul, soil and hands unite to craft a rare magic, the kind of magic you won’t find anywhere else, making it a true oasis for makers and creators.
Each season fills your senses with the promise to reconnect and life’s simplest pleasures bubble to the surface. Look again, not too far. Can you see? Stay close, go further. Visit the High Country.
Surrounded by nature and inspired by history, meet Nathan Cowan the man behind the brewery in Victoria's High Country regions, a brewery that dates back more than 155 years.
The landmark red brick facade was the home of award-winning ales, porters and stouts well into the 1950’s. From the 1920’s, the brewery slowly increased their small-batch production of sodas and traditional non-alcoholic cordials under the 'Murray Breweries' label. These beverages were and still are produced following hand-written original recipes and methods, with unique flavours including Sarsaparilla, Portello and Raspberry Vinegar.
Today, the story of Billson's is the one of a comeback, a return to quality. About the revival of craftsmanship and a commitment to local. About the truth that sometimes we don't need to reinvent when we can simply restore.
In regional Victoria's High Country, the soul, soil and hands unite to craft a rare magic, the kind of magic you won’t find anywhere else, making it a true oasis for makers and creators.
Each season fills your senses with the promise to reconnect and life’s simplest pleasures bubble to the surface. Look again, not too far. Can you see? Stay close, go further. Visit the High Country.
