Emerald Vale

The Wild Coast


Half-hour tours of this brewery in a converted barn on a working farm include tasters of the four ales. The bar-restaurant serves food to complement the beer, including burgers and a few veggie options. There's a playground and milkshake bar for the kids. It's about 10km west of Chintsa West.


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