TRENDING EVENTS
As the start of Good Beer Week gets ever closer, we take a look at what events are hot, what's about to sell out, and a few staff picks for those looking to lock in some top notch events.
SELLING FAST
These events have just a handful of tickets remaining, so jump on now or miss out!
Brewers & Chewers
Local Taphouse, 16 May
This famously fun dinner party, hosted by Pete (Professor Pilsner) Mitcham, features the best brewers from Australia and around the world in a night of great beer, food and company.
Cena Borracho Del Conquistador (The Conquistador's Boozy Dinner) II
Penny Blue, 12 May
Join the brewers from Green Beacon (QLD), Wolf of the Willows (VIC), Capital Brewing (ACT) and Kereru Brewing Co (NZ) at Penny Blue, for an amazing 8 course dinner matched with beer produced by chef Paul Le Noury.
La Sirene Vegetarian Degustation
Henry Sugar, 16 May
Henry Sugar presents a six-course vegetarian dinner in collaboration with cult Melbourne brewers La Sirene. The food will combine elements of the selected beers and La Sirene yeast strains to create eloquent matches in a refined simplistic Henry Sugar style.
New Orleans Degustation Dinner
Po' Boy Quarter, 16 May
Enjoy great Cajun and Creole dishes and more with a five course degustation beer dinner, matched with 5 Abita Brewery beers, including specialty beers in Australia just for Good Beer Week 2018.
WHAT'S HOT
The events people are falling over themselves to check out on the GBW site.
Suds For The Senses
The Craft & Co, 14 May
Take your taste buds on an sensory journey as we match limited edition sweet, sour, spicy, salty and smoky brews with an expertly paired five-course dinner at The Craft & Co. Five brand new beers created to express the sensory dishes within!
Fresh Is Best Tank Party
Blackman's Brewery Torquay, 12 May
Come & drink beers at Blackman's Brewery straight from the tanks. You can't get any fresher than that! They'll also be launching a NEW BEER - Juicy Juicy Bang Bang Double IPL. There'll be brewers, live tunes & a fire to keep you warm. Come and party!
The Good Beer Run
Route around Melbourne, 13 May
Pull on those running shoes & join us for the first ever Good Beer Run, we’ve got something for all levels of running ability (or degrees of hangover) with distances of 5km, 10km, 21km & 42km, the event will be self guided & timed and will finish back at Beer DeLuxe for a well earned beer or two.
Compositions By Sample Brew & Meatmaiden
Meatmaiden, 12 May
Enjoy a Saturday lunch with SAMPLE Brew, all inspired by the the importance of composition and all that it entails. Whether it's the golden ratio, rule of thirds, contrast and framing, they'll all be on show at this unique lunch sure to delight your senses!
STAFF PICKS
If you've still got a few spots to fill in your Good Beer Week adventure, these events are sure to deliver!
Babu Ji Flies With Two Birds
Babu Ji, 15 May
Sample Babu Ji’s famous street food, alongside beers from Two Birds Brewery.
Babu Ji will serve the evening with three entrees, two main and decadent dessert. Learn about the brewing process, and the nuances of the beers on offer, while enjoying a decadent Indian feast.
Hops Vs Agave
Little Hop, 13 May
Expect a range of flavour driven unique ales matched & paired with smooth yet complex Tequila & Mezcals.
Think sours, saisons, IPAs, berliner weisse, foeder fermented ales and imperial stouts, all meeting young, fresh and spicy blancos, balanced and aged reposados, Armagnac barrel aged anejos trumped by bombastically complex ultra anejos.
Melbourne Vs The World Showdown
Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North, 14 May
Join the Termi for a 3 round elimination smackdown showdown where 4 heavy hitting international breweries face off against 4 of Melbourne’s finest brew crews - 3 Ravens, Hop Nation, Mountain Goat and Moon Dog face off against Garage Project, New Belgium, and more!
Mornington & Wayward Collaboration Brew Day
Mornington Peninsula Brewery, 16 May
Join Mornington Peninsula Brewery and Wayward Brewing Co. for a collaboration brew day while enjoying beers from both breweries.
Beers from both breweries, wood-fired pizzas, and transport from the CBD included in the ticket price.
