2024 Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide

DISCOVER IPSWICH FLAVOURS

2. McMahon’s Soft Drinks The iconic McMahon’s Soft Drinks were first created by Frank McMahon in 1934 in a small building, now home to McMahon’s Swim Factory. It was once the second-biggest name for soft drinks in Queensland. In recent years, Ipswich Hospice Care have raised money by selling cartons of limited-edition McMahon’s flavours produced under exclusive licence by Cooks Soft Drinks in Pittsworth. You can taste a piece of Ipswich history by purchasing a bottle at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.

1. Chilli Willies Pepper Sauces Family-owned Chilli Willies designs delightful sauces from their mildest friendly-style sauce right through to their set your tail on fire specialty. Spice up your kitchen with a variety of flavours such as Habanero Spontaneous Combustion, Blurter Hurter and Caribbean Pine Rum ‘N’ Coconut. Chilli Willies ship their products Australia-

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3.Watercress Creek Olives and Limes If you’re a fan of olives and limes, get a fix at

wide and are also stocked at the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.

Watercress Creek Olives and Limes at Pine Mountain. The property started as a dairy farm in 1862 and became an olive and lime farm in 1998 by fourth generation farmers who now grow three different varieties of olives. There are more than 1,000 olive and 800 Tahitian lime trees on the farm which produce a variety of olive products, lime cordial, chutneys and jams available at the farmgate, local markets and the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre.

7. Imbibis Craft Distillery Find international award-winning gin, brandy and rum distilled onsite at Imbibis Craft Distillery. The unique creations use premium Australian ingredients and are run in small batches, inspired by the flora and flavours around Ipswich and Queensland. The distillery door is open for tours and tastings on Fridays and by appointment.

5. 4 Hearts Brewing Located in a heritage building at a site known as the Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, 4 Hearts Brewing was the first brewery to open in Ipswich for more than 100 years. This historic site is now home to the Pumpyard Bar and Brewery, where you can taste award-winning 4 Hearts Brewing craft beers and purchase take home packs.

4. Coffee Roasters Collective

6. Ballistic Springfield With an 800L brewery and 20 taps serving a wide range of their own craft beers, Ballistic Beer Co, has made a home for itself in Ipswich. Taste the award-winning beers at the Springfield brewery or find them at selected bottle shops.

Coffee Roasters Collective, also known as Dancing Bean, offers locally roasted coffee blends, single origin coffee, coffee infused with whiskey or rum as well as compostable coffee capsules. Wholesale orders and individual bags can be purchased online, or you can visit the roastery at 164 Brisbane Street for a bag and stay for a taste of the award-winning Ipswich blend.

Try our local ice cream! Another local flavour to try is the hand- made ice cream at UB’s Milk Bar. With flavours like finger lime or salted caramel and bacon it’s easy to see why a taste should be high on any visitors to do list. Ipswich local Danny Ungermann is the man behind the ice cream as well as the burgers, hot dogs and waffles all made on site.

‘We have a great vibe in the restaurant. I have made so many different unique flavours from customer requests.’

The restaurant is a modern take on a retro milk bar with retro-swing mash up music playing, black and white tiles and traditional milk bar-style food. ‘My favourite ice cream to make is the salted caramel with bacon ice cream. I love every time a customer asks for a taste, the look on their face and saying, "wow this is actually really good!" Puts a smile on my face every time.’ The most popular flavour created is finger lime ice cream. The fresh ingredients are sourced from partners in the Scenic Rim: ‘We love making our own ice cream from fresh ingredients.’

‘UB's Milk Bar was abbreviated from Ungermann Brothers Milk Bar, such a mouthful,’ Mr Ungermann said.

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