Where the magic will happen
Framing is underway to seperate the event space from the ‘production’ area! Large glass and steel doors will slide open to give access to this room where all kinds of beverages will be produced...
Progress as we move into 2024
The venue is starting to take shape and we will shortly begin wiring for the AV system and lighting...
Construction begins
Construction of our new Brew Hall began in April 2023. The new building will be an exciting new event space as well as a production venue where we will produce a range of beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks...
Cargo at Gantley’s opens!
Gantley’s is Queenstown’s oldest hospitality business and we believe it was always destined to be a Cargo pub! This historic stone building was built in 1865 by Patrick Gantley to provide food, drink and lodgings in the gold rush era. C...
Brewing begins!
After 12 years of working in event management Malcolm discovers the joys of brewing using a basic brewery set up in his garage. ‘The whole process of brewing fascinated me. The fact that it was just as much a science as an art and ther...
Logo and packaging design
Cargo’s innovative and distinctive design is credited to MakeBardo, a creative design industry based in Queenstown. Moving far away from the stereotypical beer labels, Luis Viale & Bren Imboden created a simple and empathetic design which bre...
The Bedford joins the family
After many months Malcolm managed to persuade Meron to be part of turning a 1971 Bedford TK into a mobile brewing and food truck. Meron, who happens to be a chef by trade, took on the challenge on the condition the food would be innovative, fresh and...