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Fixation Brewing Co - the incubator
414 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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414 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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Smith Street’s incubator keeps the focus on fresh IPAs poured right beside the visible brewing tanks. Regulars steer straight for the five-beer tasting paddles—crisp Little Ray drafts lined up against bitter Double Down red ales. Sun pours across the indoor benches for an easy Melbourne arvo. Dogs lounge inside, sports run on the screen, and warm toasties land fresh off the press.
- Five-Beer Tasting Paddles: Sample five distinct house pours—from crisp session beers to bitter red ales—poured straight from the tanks.
- Visible Brewhouse & Tours: Working brew kit lines the taproom, setting the stage for staff-guided group tastings and origin stories.
- Dog-Friendly Taproom: Spacious indoor seating welcomes dogs alongside toasted sandwiches and casual sports on screen.
What's On at Fixation Brewing Co - the incubator
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Why Visit Fixation Brewing Co - The Incubator
Sample fresh IPAs beside working fermentation tanks, bring your dog along for a sunny afternoon session, and book your group tasting tour today.
Five-Pour Tasting Paddles
Sample a diverse lineup of specialized IPAs and ales with five generous pours offering accessible craft exploration.
$21 for a tasting paddle of 5 beers, 110-120ml-ish. Good value.
Lachlan Chan Expansive House-Brewed Beer Range
Enjoy an evolving tap list spanning crisp, crushable session styles to robust, heavily hopped red ales.
they have a wide range of their own beers that looked great.
PV Visible On-Site Brewing Equipment
Sip freshly poured beers in a bright taproom with gleaming stainless steel tanks on full display.
It is always nice when a brewery has their equipement on display.
Vincent Beurskens Dog-Friendly Indoor Taproom
Unwind during relaxed daytime sessions in a sunlit Collingwood space with welcoming indoor pet accommodation and spacious seating.
Dog friendly and plenty of seating inside.
Caleb Pratt Personalized Group Tasting Experiences
Host visiting parties and celebrations with dedicated staff who coordinate smooth, memorable group tastings.
Josh and Moz delivered an exceptional and personal experience that our group really enjoyed and spoke highly of for the rest of the weekend.
Jeremy Cox Staff-Led IPA Storytelling
Enrich group gatherings with guided narratives highlighting Fixation's brewing techniques, history, and craft hop journey.
told the story of Fixation and their IPA journey and process.
Jeremy Cox
Most popular items
Guest favorites from multi-beer tasting paddles to signature pours and toasties.
Tasting Paddle
Paddles are super cool and reasonably priced.
Caleb Pratt Toasties
The Fixation Incubator is such a cool spot, with fantastic brews and outstanding toasties.
Jeremy Cox Little Ray
We ordered the Little Ray which was light & crisp
PV Double Down
The red ales were the best, especially the double down beer.
Lachlan Chan
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