Shapeshifter Brewing Co

Shapeshifter Brewing Co sits on Crittenden Road at Findon, in Adelaide's western suburbs. A well-regarded independent craft brewery, it's earned a strong reputation for its beers and its relaxed taproom — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot where you can drink the range fresh at the source, drawing a devoted following among beer lovers.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely good, independent craft beer and the easygoing atmosphere of a great brewery taproom, where you can sample the range and find something new. It taps into Adelaide's thriving craft-beer scene, and the strong following speaks to a brewery that's earned real respect.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 350 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The beer range rotates, and taproom hours, any food offering and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a browse of what's pouring, it's often just a matter of dropping in and sampling a few of the beers that have made Shapeshifter such a favourite.