Matsos Brewery: What does this Broome brewery do differently?

The Matsos Brewery in Broome, Western Australia, specialises in unusual tropical beers. The alcoholic ginger beer and mango beer are the stars at this Broome brewery.

Visit the Matsos Brewery in Broome, and you’ll find a glorious outdoor courtyard, a curry hut serving up Indian cuisine and live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Matsos ginger beer and mango beer

But much of the Matsos Brewery’s appeal comes from its decidedly tropical take on making beer. The most famous Matsos products are the ginger beer and mango beer. These are sold in bottle shops such as Thirsty Camel, Cellarbrations, BWS and Liquorland all over Australia. Matsos also makes a chilli beer which is also sold beyond Western Australia.

Complementing the range of strange beers is a range of strange “brewed alcoholic beverages”. These are essentially alcopops going under a different name, but Matsos makes a Hard Orange, Hard Berry, Hard Melon and Hard Lemon. These are hardly masterpieces of the drinks world, but they’re refreshing on a hot day. And being refreshing on a hot day is basically what Matsos is all about.

Best 5 Broome day trips to book in advance

Horizontal Falls and Dampier Peninsula day tour – including speedboat ride and Buccaneer archipelago flight. (See other Horizontal Falls tour options here).
Dampier Peninsula 4WD tour – including Beagle Bay’s pearl shell church, Aboriginal communities & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.
Fixed wing air tour – including Cape Leveque, Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm & Horizontal Falls.
Windjana Gorge day tour – including the Tunnel Creek caves.
Epic full day combo – see Mitchell Falls, Horizontal Falls and the Dampier Peninsula in one trip.

Matsos Brewery exclusives

If you visit the brewery in Broome, however, you’ll get a few more options to choose from. There are certain drinks that are only sold at the brewery. These include Hit The Toad, a 4.7% lager, as well as a Session Pale Ale and Mango IPA.

Other attractions in Broome include the Pearl Luggers museum, hovercraft tours, Reddell Beach and the Willie Creek pearl farm. Most flights to Broome come from Perth, but it’s also possible to fly into Broome Airport from Sydney and Melbourne.

9 great Broome experiences to book today

1. Sunset camel ride – take in the changing colours of Cable Beach on camelback.
2. Horizontal Falls flight – see one of nature’s most extraordinary natural phenomena
3. Crocodile park visit – watch big crocs being fed up close.
4. Half hour helicopter ride – see the extraordinary red rock coastline from above
5. Dinosaur footprints adventure – including a wildlife spotting boat ride down Dampier Creek.
6. Sunset cruise – enjoy an Indian Ocean sunset with wine in hand
7. Windjana Gorge day trip – venture deeper into the rugged Kimberley.
8. Town tour – learn Broome’s fascinating history along the way.
9. Mud-crabbing experience – catch crabs in the mangroves then eat them after they’re cooked by a pro.

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Broome accommodation recommendations

There are plenty of places to stay in Broome – mostly scarily expensive. These are the best accommodation choices if they’re available on your dates.

For the best pool scene: Cable Beach Club Resort and Spa.
For Cable Beach location, but considerably cheaper: RAC Cable Beach Holiday Park.
For a good value, fairly central aparthotel: Moonlight Bay Suites.
For character, heritage and charm: Pinctada McAlpine House.