Our Cordials

Murray Breweries Traditional Mixer Cordials are non-alcoholic old fashioned full strength country cordials. They are fine blends that have been faithfully produced according to traditional recipes using only the finest of ingredients. They are made with pure, natural, mountain spring water, which has filtered down from the Alpine areas surrounding historic Beechworth in north-eastern Victoria. These drinks are bottled in glass to retain their freshness and flavour. Each bottle holds 700m mls.

Murray Breweries cordials come in the following flavours: Chilli Punch, lemon Ginger, Lemon, Lime & Bitters, Spiced Apple, Brewed Ginger, Peppermint, Sarsaparilla, Mint Julep, Lime Juice, Raspberry Vinegar, Portello, St Clements and Cloves. All flavours can mix together to make a wide range of new flavours. From time to time, we produce other fine drinks. The production of these drinks is influenced largely by the seasonal availability of ingredients. For further details about each flavour, or for mixing ideas, click through to our website. You can also order our cordials using the order form on our website.

The historic brewery building

The historic brewery was built in 1865, at the height of the Gold Rush in Beechworth, with the site chosen because a natural spring occurred here. The original building was called "Billsons Brewery" after the owner, George Billson, but over the next 50 years it underwent a number of name changes. In 1916 the current name of Murray Breweries was established.

During the 1920's, due to the intervention of a temperance group, the production of beer ceased, although Stout continued to be made for another 30 years. It was at this time that a soft drink and cordial factory was started. As well as our range of fine traditional mixer cordials, the Murray Breweries stable is also home to pure mountain spring waters and soft drinks.

Light Horse Museum and Historic Carriages

Also located in the historic brewery building is the Light Horse Museum and a National Trust collection of historic carriages. Further details on these can be found on holidayz.com.au - just type 'Light Horse Museum' into the keyword search.

Price: free

To enter Murray Breweries gourmet cordial specialty shop, the Light Horse Museum and the National Trust Carriage Collection costs only $1/person (coaches free).