Freshwater Brewing Company

Brookvale's industrial pocket is an unlikely home for a brewery named after a beach suburb, but Freshwater Brewing leans into the gap. The taproom pours a core range built around Wedge Cerveza and Freshie XPA — crisp, low-fuss lagers and hazies aimed squarely at post-surf recovery. Live music most nights, Sunday roasts for $30, and a standing policy welcoming kids and dogs.