Fire crews brought a blaze under control on Tuesday afternoon at Brisbane's iconic XXXX brewery at Milton.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services statement was issued later stating the fire had been contained and all people accounted for.

Fire crews have been called to Milton's XXXX Brewery. Credit:Gabi Harris

A spokesman said 10 crews - more than 40 firefighters - had attended shortly after 5.05pm, with reports of thick black smoke billowing from the building.

Roads remained closed for some time around the area while crews worked on the fire.