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GOOD BEER WEEK
THE GOOD BEER WEEK OFFICE
IS FUELLED BY YACHT ROCK AND
POWER BALLADS. WE ORGANISE
TO HALL & OATES, WE PROOFREAD
TO PRINCE, WE TEST THINGS TO
TOTO. WE'RE MORE THAN FAMILIAR
WITH THE DAYS OF PUTTING ALL Good Beer Week is the ‘the best beer On behalf of the Brewers Association
Whether you're new to craft beer, or (BA), I’d like to extend my
YOUR FAVOURITE SMASH HITS ON week in the world’ and as the largest
the most fervent fan, there is no more congratulations to the Good Beer
ONE MASSIVE MIXTAPE, AND IT annual beer competition of its kind in
exciting time to be alive than during Week team for its eighth year of
CONTINUES IN THE GBW OFFICE the world, the Australian International
Good Beer Week in Melbourne. putting on one of the best beer
TODAY, THANKS TO THE WONDERS Beer Awards (AIBA) is delighted to be a
We’ve been privileged to be involved Festival Supporter. events worldwide. The BA is honored
OF THINGS LIKE SPOTIFY.
with Melbourne’s ‘Olympics of Beer’ to return to Melbourne this year to
The AIBA is conducted annually by The
So, given the musical proclivities since its inception, through countless Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria showcase outstanding beers from
of our little team, we hope you events at The Local Taphouse, our (RASV), attracting over 1900 entries among the 6,000+ U.S. small and
can indulge us with the theme award-winning beer temple in St from the best local and international independent brewers.
for GBW18. Much like we believe Kilda; our still-young Stomping breweries last year and awarding 30 Good Beer Week has taken significant
Whitney Houston produced some Ground Brewing Co in Collingwood; trophies to those deemed champions by strides to promote small and
undeniable bangers, we believe this and of course GABS Beer, Cider & a panel of respected industry experts. independent craft brewers both in
Food Fest at the Royal Exhibition Judging for the AIBA takes place in the Australia and the U.S., and we look
year's program is the ultimate mix for
Building, helping to bring the lead up to GBW and the awards feature forward to participating in this effort
every beer lover.
Good Beer Week experience to a in two events during Good Beer Week in 2018. Our organization and many of
In the spirit of those mixtapes we ‘specTAPular’ finale with more than including the AIBA Presentation Dinner our brewers share a special connection
were so proud of, we've put together 20,000 craft beer lovers. where this year’s Champion Breweries with Australia, and take inspiration
a program you can mix and match Over the years, we’ve seen Good Beer and Beers will be announced. Beer-lovers from the country’s dynamic craft beer
your favourites from. We've got Week become one of the world’s will also have the chance to be amongst scene. The BA itself has appreciated
premier beer weeks, and can attest the first to try some of this year’s newly the opportunity to participate in the
events for the foodie, the metalhead,
firsthand to the incredible impact it crowned beers, with a showcase at Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria’s
the geekiest of beer geeks. GABS, Beer, Cider and Food Fest.
has had on the booming craft beer Australian International Beer Awards.
You'll find international guest artists, RASV congratulates the GBW team and Brewers in the United States hold the
industry in Australia. With so many
collaborations, street parties and fantastic events on offer in 2018, this Australian beer industry on a successful AIBA in high regard, alongside other
live music. Whatever your preferred year will be no exception. Clear your event celebrating this exciting industry major international competitions
genre, you’ll find it here. So take a calendar, gather your mates, and we and our high quality beer production! including our own World Beer Cup.
look, pick out your favourites, and lay look forward to seeing you for a beer We encourage everyone to sample the Cheers to a great 2018 Good Beer Week!
AIBA winners at this year’s event!
down the most epic mixtape you can. during Good Beer Week!
We know it’s gonna be a banger.
BRAD JENKINS BOB PEASE
STEVE JEFFARES PRESIDENT & CEO
SIOBHAN KERIN & GUY GREENSTONE
GENERAL MANAGER, MARKETING
BREWERS ASSOCIATION
& KERRY MCBRIDE GABS CO-DIRECTORS
AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RASV
THE GOOD BEER WEEK TEAM
LONG PLAY 24/7
HI FIDELITY
10 DAYS PLAYBACK
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FESTIVAL BEERS & CIDERS DAN MURPHY’S MARKETPLACE
Sample from a massive 160+ new and Explore more than 65 leading breweries
exclusive beers and ciders. and cider makers.
STARWARD & FOUR PILLARS
BARREL-AGED SPIRITS BAR
Relax with a barrel-aged gin, whisky or cocktail
BRICK LANE BREWING CO CRAFT COLLEGE
Hear from the best brewers and “ONE OF THE BEST BEER
FESTIVALS IN THE WORLD”
from two of Victoria’s best distilleries. cidermakers in the country.
The Beer Connoisseur magazine (USA)
YENDA WHEEL OF BEER
ARISTON FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE It’s got to be seen to be believed! Ride a Ferris
Take a gastronomic journey of food, beer and cider pairing. wheel of beery fun and raise money to Fight MND.
DAN MURPHY’S DISCOVERY DECK THE 19TH HOLE
Not sure where to start? Find your Introducing the Holey Moley Golf Club
perfect beer match right here. and Colonial Caddyshack. Fore!
MILAWA CHEESE & PROSECCO BAR
FRI 18 - SUN 20 MAY
STREET FOOD ALLEY Taste Milawa’s special edition washed rind cheeses,
Enjoy tasty treats from the city’s best food vendors. paired with a Brown Brothers Prosecco.
ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING, CARLTON
GABSFESTIVAL.COM
LITTLE CREATURES LIVE
From acrobats to The Ale Capones, it’s a
non-stop spectacle for the senses. AND MUCH MORE.... IT’S GOOD TO BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT
PINT OF ORIGIN - WEEKLONG
REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES & ACT 12pm-Late
THE WINDSOR ALEHOUSE, 42 PUNT RD, WINDSOR
The Windsor Alehouse presents beers from Regional NSW and ACT
FREE
all week, with 14 guest taps featuring Fixation, Bentspoke, FogHorn
Brewhouse and more, plus live music and beer matched food! ENTRY
PINT OF ORIGIN - QUEENSLAND WEEKLONG
THE FITZROY PINNACLE, 251 ST GEORGES RD, FITZROY NORTH 12pm-Late
From Green Beacon to Balter, Queensland craft breweries have
come into their own. We celebrate Queensland beer all week with a FREE
bevy of beautiful beers from the Sunshine State.
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PINT OF ORIGIN - SOUTH AUSTRALIA WEEKLONG
THE PALACE HOTEL, 505 CITY RD, SOUTH MELBOURNE 12pm-Late
Come try the best of South Australia, as the Palace's 18 taps
rotate through the finest SA has to offer, including Pirate Life, the FREE
Wheatsheaf, Little Bang, Mismatch and more!
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PINT OF ORIGIN - WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEEKLONG
THE ROYSTON HOTEL, 12 RIVER ST, RICHMOND 12pm-Late
If a state and a pub could be lovers, The Royston's would be
Western Australia. We're both home to top food, good times FREE
and amazing beer. Pouring the finest from WA's best breweries,
all week long! ENTRY
PINT OF ORIGIN - MELBOURNE WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - TASMANIA WEEKLONG
TERMINUS HOTEL, 492 QUEENS PDE, FITZROY NORTH 12pm-Late THE LINCOLN HOTEL, 91 CARDIGAN ST, CARLTON 12pm-Late
The home of Melbourne beer for GBW18! Expect 'meet the brewer'
events, collaboration beers, a pro brewing workshop, a Melbourne FREE The Lincoln is bringing Tasmania's best craft brewers to Carlton for
Pint of Origin. Try some uniquely Tassie (and tasty) beers brewed FREE
vs The World showdown and one of the greatest Melbourne tap
takeover parties ever! ENTRY using some of the finest ingredients on earth.
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PINT OF ORIGIN - REGIONAL VICTORIA WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - NEW ZEALAND WEEKLONG
CHERRY TREE HOTEL, 53 BALMAIN ST, CREMORNE 12pm-Late FORESTERS PUB & DINING, 64 SMITH ST, COLLINGWOOD 12pm-Late
Celebrating the finest beers that regional Victoria has to offer, the
Cherry Tree is showcasing the regions across all 23 taps with more FREE New Zealand is a place with a pretty good rugby team, a few sheep
and a weird obsession with hobbits. It also has one of the most FREE
varieties than you can poke a paddle at!
ENTRY exciting and innovative brewing scenes in the world!
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PINT OF ORIGIN - SYDNEY WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - ASIA WEEKLONG
RAINBOW HOTEL, 27 ST DAVID ST, FITZROY 12pm-Late CAPTAIN MELVILLE, 34 FRANKLIN ST, MELBOURNE 12pm-Late
The Rainbow hosts our northern cousins, with taps dedicated to
some of the finest brews from Sydney. Regular tap changes, food FREE From one of the fastest growing craft beer scenes in the world,
Captain Melville bring you the world of Asian craft beer. FREE
matching specials, live music and more. It'll be a cracker!
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PINT OF ORIGIN - USA WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - SCANDINAVIA WEEKLONG
CARWYN CELLARS, 877 HIGH ST, THORNBURY 12pm-Late BEERMASH, 306 SMITH ST, COLLINGWOOD 12pm-Late
Can we tap 120 American beers that have never been tapped in
Australia before? Probably not, but we're going to try! Sit down FREE Beermash is the home of Scandinavia all week, featuring beers
from Mikkeller, Omnipollo, Nøgne Ø, To Øl, Brewski, Lervig and FREE
and pair it with pop-up Texas style Barbecue from Lone Star Luci!
ENTRY much more across all 20 taps!
ENTRY
PINT OF ORIGIN - CANADA WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - WEEKLONG
MR WEST, 106 NICHOLSON ST, FOOTSCRAY 12pm-Late ENGLAND, WALES & SCOTLAND 12pm-Late
After a beer tasting expedition through Canada, Mr West have
curated a list of rare and wonderful craft brews to bring over FREE FREDDIE WIMPOLES, 125 FITZROY ST, ST KILDA
Sample some of the UK's best beers as Freddies designates one
FREE
specifically for Pint of Origin, including a collaboration with
Collective Arts. ENTRY craft brewery to each tap for the duration of GBW, spreading the
breadth of England, Scotland and Wales! ENTRY
PINT OF ORIGIN - CONTINENTAL EUROPE WEEKLONG PINT OF ORIGIN - IRELAND WEEKLONG
BEER DELUXE HAWTHORN, 329 BURWOOD RD, HAWTHORN 12pm-Late THE FIFTH PROVINCE, 3/60 FITZROY ST, ST KILDA 12pm-Late
You know what they say... craft beers are good, but European craft
beers are better! This GBW we're rapt to showcase some of the FREE After bringing Irish craft beer to the masses over the last few
festivals, the Province takes it to the next level, featuring beers FREE
best craft beer continental Europe has to offer! Expect guest tap
appearances from some of Europe's most sought after beers and
specialty drops - plus a few tasty food matches!
ENTRY from two of Ireland's leading craft breweries; O'Hara's & 8 Degrees.
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GOOD BEER WEEK EVENT NAME
MOO BREW STATE OF ORIGIN TINNIE BAR FRIDAY 11
TO SUNDAY 13
A pop-up tinnie bar, complete with beer cans, and a state 12pm-Late
of origin art battle. You get to decide which masterpiece
will be transformed into a new Moo Brew can! FREE
PRESENTED BY
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BEER ME, FOOD ME MONDAY 14
TO FRIDAY 18
Great beer needs great beer food! Our head chef, Jake 11.30am-3pm
Furst, has built the perfect matching menu to keep you
fuelled this GBW18. Try our six most popular menu items,
each complemented by the perfect brew!
FREE
FEDERATION SQUARE
CNR FLINDERS & SWANSTONS STS ENTRY
OPENING NIGHT PARTY GRANDAD'S SUPPER
DOUBLE DOWN EDITION
SATURDAY 12
6pm-10.30pm
BEER DELUXE FED SQUARE, CNR FLINDERS & SWANSTON STS
Everyone knows that a festival needs an amazing opening act,
In 2018, Grandad’s Supper focuses on beer from Mornington
Peninsula Brewery, Brooklyn, 8 Wired and Moon Dog,
$125
so join us for the Good Beer Week Opening Night Party at the
all food matched with a twist. Four courses, eight beers,
Festival Hub! Rock out with the best and brightest of the beer
double down! One beer complements, one beer contrasts.
industry, starting from 6pm!
But what's an opening party without headliner? Kahlua Breeze
will bring the tunes, while our Festival Breweries will amp up
the beer list! Let's turn this thing up to 11!
THE GOOD BEER RUN SUNDAY 13
10.30am-3.30pm
WA Beer Runner hosts the inaugural Good Beer Run for
charity, a celebration of running and craft beer! With
distances of 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km, the run will finish
$12
at Beer DeLuxe for a well-earned beer afterwards.
FRIDAY 11 MAY 6pm—Late FREE ENTRY
BEST OF THE FEST
AIBA AFTER PARTY THURSDAY 17
11pm-Late
After the show it's the after party... join us at the Festival
Hub and party the night away with the winners of the
biggest awards in Australian beer! We're about to have us
FREE
TRY OUR OFFICIAL FESTIVAL BEERS
some fun! ENTRY
HAIR OF THE DOG BREAKFAST: FRIDAY 18
BRING THE FUNK 9.30am-11.30am
Good Beer Week’s longest standing event is back with funk
inspired beers matched with food. Beers from Omnipollo,
$95
Bridge Road and Boatrocker. Everything you need to knock
on after the Australian International Beer Awards.
TASTING PADDLES J UST $12 CLOSING NIGHT / HOSPO PARTY
It's closing time, but join us for one last farewell to Good
SUNDAY 20
4pm-Late
BOATROCKER Beer Week as we thank Melbourne's hospo community for FREE
AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL HUB a massive 10 days! There'll be tasty beers, good tunes, and
BOILERMAKERS
FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 20
plenty of memories to share. ENTRY
J UST $20
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PRESENTED
BY
MARKETING: WEDNESDAY 16
MAKE YOUR BRAND TALK 12pm-2pm
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
This two-part session on marketing and branding will
FREE
show you how to ensure your brewery stands out from
the ever-growing crowd. ENTRY
KEGSTAR & BREWS NEWS PRESENTS: WEDNESDAY 16
LOGISTICS IN A CRAFT BEER WORLD 2.30pm-4pm
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Our panel of experts in the field of craft beer production and
FREE
distribution will discuss getting your beer to market in the
best condition to represent your brand. ENTRY
CRYERMALT IS PROUD TO BE HOSTING THE TRADE HUB
AGAIN IN 2018 FOR THE DURATION OF GOOD BEER WEEK THE ART OF GLASS: WEDNESDAY 16
RASTAL MASTERCLASS 5.30pm-6.30pm
AT THE FESTIVAL HUB AT BEER DELUXE.
GETTING TO THE HEART OF WHAT MAKES GOOD BEER IS NOT JUST ABOUT
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Join international glassware experts RASTAL for a masterclass
FREE
SOURCING THE BEST INGREDIENTS, IT’S ALSO ABOUT NETWORKING AND
KEEPING YOUR FINGER ON THE PULSE OF AN EXCITING AND RAPIDLY-
that explores the difference that glassware can make to the
beer drinking experience, through how it captures aroma,
carbonation and more.
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CHANGING INDUSTRY.
SO IF YOU’RE A SEASONED PRO OR KEEN TO BREAK INTO THE INDUSTRY,
OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT GOES INTO CRAFTING PINK BOOTS PRESENTS: THURSDAY 17
THE CHANGING FACE OF BEER 10am-11.30am
YOUR FAVOURITE BEERS, OUR DISCUSSIONS AND SEMINARS WILL
PROVIDE AN INSIGHT INTO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY, FROM
NEW TECHNOLOGY, TO BRANDING, FUNDING, PLANNING AND THE LATEST
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Join local and international women of beer for a panel discussion on the changing face FREE
ENTRY
of good beer, how the beer industry can be a more diverse and inclusive space, and
INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS IN BREWING. what Australia can learn from steps being taken in both the United States and United
Kingdom. Featuring UK beer writer Melissa Cole, Jaega Wise of Wild Card Brewery in
London, Alexandra Nowell of Three Weavers in LA, Katherine McLean of IBA and more.
U P S TA I R S AT CRYER MALT TRADE HUB IS PRESENTED WITH
DOES INDEPENDENCE MATTER? THURSDAY 17
HELL YES IT DOES! 12pm-1pm
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Small, indie brewers are driving the full-flavour revolution in beer.
FREE
A panel of charming beer people discuss why independence is
important and how beer lovers can champion, protect, and
support our small indie brewers.
ENTRY
OLD WIVES ALES PRESENTS: SATURDAY 12 HOMEBREW 101 SYMPOSIUM SATURDAY 19
NEW BREW 12pm-4pm UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS 10am-3pm
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Old Wives Ales presents a showcase of some of
FREE The Homebrew 101 Symposium returns to the Cryer Malt Trade
Hub with all the answers you could ever ask for. This multi- $25
Australia's newest craft breweries in a relaxed
atmosphere with free samples! ENTRY part seminar and question session with leading homebrewing
experts will take you from home brewer to pro brewer faster
than anything. Lunch and beers provided.
US BREWERS ASSOCIATION PRESENTS: MONDAY 14 CRYER MALT & HPA SMASH CHALLENGE SATURDAY 19
STORAGE & CARE OF CRAFT BEER 11.30am-12.30pm UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS 4pm-5.30pm
UPSTAIRS AT BEER DELUXE, CNR SWANSTON & FLINDERS STS
Tips and quality standards for venues to put in place that
FREE Who will be the smash hit of this year's single malt and single hop
competition? Melbourne's homebrew clubs go head to head in a FREE
will guide your establishment to serving and maintaining
the flavour of craft beer. ENTRY fierce battle to find who makes the best SMASH beer! Head down
to the Cryer Malt Trade Hub to try the competing beers, meet the
club representatives and help decide who is top of the pops!
ENTRY
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GOODBEER LONDON AT
HUB OPEN ALL FESTIVAL
12PM-LATE
FREE ENTRY
LONDON'S CALLING AT THE CATFISH, WITH EVENTS OFFERING YOU THE CHANCE TO MEET OUR LONDON
MATES, AND A WEEKLONG TAP TAKEOVER FEATURING BEERS THAT HAVE NEVER HIT AUSTRALIAN
OUR GOOD BEER MATES STREAM STARTED IN 2017 AS A WAY TO SHED LIGHT SHORES! TRY BEERS FROM WILD CARD BREWERY, AFFINITY BREW CO, PARTIZAN AND PRESSURE DROP,
PLUS MORE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK! CHECK THE GBW SITE FOR THE LATEST TAP AND EVENT INFO!
ON A BEER CITY THAT WE ADMIRE AND BELIEVE MELBOURNE CAN STAND
ALONGSIDE ON THE WORLD STAGE.
FOR GBW18 WE WELCOME BEER ROCKSTARS FROM LONDON, ENGLAND, BERMONDSEY BEER MILE
WHERE THE BEER SCENE HAS ITS VERY OWN VIBE, THANKS TO A HISTORY The Bermondsey Beer Mile is infamous as London's great craft beer crawl. Home to
OF CASK ALES AND THE SHEER SIZE OF THE CITY IT OCCUPIES. SO COME some of London's most sought after breweries, The Catfish pours beers from the Mile
MEET OUR LONDON MATES, WE'RE SURE THERE'S GOOD BANTER TO BE HAD. for the first time! Try Catfish exclusive beers, chat to their makers, and join our darts
tournament!
SATURDAY 12 6.30pm-Late FREE ENTRY
JAEGA WISE STEVE GRAE MELISSA COLE
HEAD BREWER OF WILD CARD BREWERY CO-FOUNDER/ AWARD-WINNING BEER WRITER & AUTHOR
HEAD BREWER OF
AFFINITY BREW CO MEET THE BREWER - FOURPURE
Dan Lowe, co-founder of London's Fourpure, hits The Catfish stage, chatting about
the history of the brewery and the challenges of starting a new brewery in an 'old'
industry. Learn about the Four Pure range, and the exclusive limited releases they've
brought over.
SUNDAY 13 6pm-Late FREE ENTRY
Jaega is the Head Brewer of East Steve’s career started out as head Award-winning beer writer Melissa Cole ALE OF A TIME PRESENTS MELISSA COLE
London based micro Wild Card Brewery. cellar-person at the illustrious White calls London home but works all over
Combining expertise in engineering, Melissa Cole is one of the UK beer world's most respected writers and judges. Here,
Horse on Parson’s Green. Whilst in the the world, judging some of the most she joins Luke Robertson of Ale Of A Time for a conversation and live podcast taping
mathematics, logistics and a love of all position he collaborated with many prestigious beer competitions, running
things beer, she has been leading the exploring all things beer, London, writing, and food.
leading U.K breweries, and his home- beer-matched events, collab brewing,
brewing team at Wild Card since 2012. brew earned him his first brewing job training staff, advising burgeoning beer
Hailing from Nottingham City, Jaega at a small independent brew-pub in markets and trying not to set light to
holds a Chemical Engineering Degree
and has worked in Water Treatment and
2010. Later he would join Brew By
Numbers in Bermondsey as
festivals whilst doing her cooking with
beer demos.
MONDAY 14 6.30pm-Late FREE ENTRY
International Chemical Trading. She is Brewhouse manager. To take her mind off the fact that she’s
a member of the Institute of Chemical
Engineers and regularly brews with the
He and Ben Duckworth set up
Affinity Brew Co. in 2016, brewing
been working in the industry for nearly
20 years, she’s working on her third
MEET OUR MATES - AFFINITY BREW CO
ladies of the Venus Project, which aims out of two small shipping containers. book, about cooking and pairing with Affinity co-founder Steve Grae joins their collaboration partners Boatrocker for an
to promote women in brewing through They quickly outgrew the space and beer, and thinks anyone who writes a exclusive 'Meet The Brewer' evening. Get an insight into his colourful beer career -
education & collaborative brewing. in December 2017 opened their new recipe with instructions to ‘just add a from 80-tap cellars to boutique beer bars, owning a home brew company, working
Jaega is also a TV Presenter, and is brewery and tasting room under a bottle of beer’, without specifying the for London's more experimental brewers, to now having his own brewery residing in a
currently staring as the Beer Expert on railway arch in South London. style, needs to go and sit in the corner Bermondsey railway arch.
international TV series 'The Wine Show' and think about what they’ve done.
PHOTO: Miles Willis TUESDAY 15 7.30pm-Late FREE ENTRY
DANIEL LOWE
CO-FOUNDER
Daniel Lowe is co-founder and director of Fourpure Brewing Co., a family owned and
run business that he started with his brother Tom in 2013. The spark to open a brewery MEET OUR MATES - WILD CARD BREWERY
OF FOURPURE came off the back of a long, successful tenure as founder and MD of a successful tech London's Wild Card Brewery Head Brewer Jaega Wise is hosted by collaboration pals
BREWING CO
firm which he started straight out of University. Two Birds! Learn history of Wild Card, the contrasts of her previous career in chemical
A passion for homebrewing and love of travel fuelled a desire to open a brewery that took engineering, forging a place in the brewing industry, and an insight into being a
inspiration from beers that he enjoyed drinking whilst exploring the globe. Whilst the name Director of the UK's Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
Fourpure came from a need to stay true to the principals of brewing and pay respect to the
four core ingredients, it’s his need to constantly innovate, keen eye for detail and quality that
ensure Fourpure is constantly brewing unique and interesting beers to a very high standard. WEDNESDAY 16 7.30pm-Late FREE ENTRY
Dan has previously picked up the award for Barclay Entrepreneur of the Year and in
2017 Fourpure proudly claimed Brewery Business of the Year at the SIBA (Society of
Independent Brewery) Awards. GOOD BEER
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BEE BEER AMNESTY!
CLIFTON HILL BREW PUB, 89 QUEENS PDE, CLIFTON HILL
Swap that unwanted beer given by a cousin 5 years ago for a tap
beer at the Clifton Hill Brewpub. One beer will get you a pot, two
beers a schooner, and three beers a pint!
WEEKLONG
11.30am-Late
FREE
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LOVE A BEER WITH MY PIZZA! WEEKLONG
ELGIN INN HOTEL, 75 BURWOOD RD, HAWTHORN 12pm-Late
Stone baked pizza with a glass of each from Young Henry's,
Mountain Goat, Gage Roads and Two Birds for $30. Vote for your FREE
favourite and we'll keep it on tap!
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WATTS RIVER BREWERY TAP TAKEOVER WEEKLONG
HERD, 177-179 MAROONDAH HWY, HEALESVILLE CLOSED 12pm-Late
FREE
MON/TUE
Enjoy at least 5 different Watts River Beers including a new,
exclusive release! Kicking off with a brewer's shout on Friday 11
May from 5pm - 6pm, come down and have a beer with brewers
Ben & Aaron! REGIONAL
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GOOD BEER WEEKLONG A WHOLE WEEK GOOSING AROUND WEEKLONG
GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, 644 RATHDOWNE ST, CARLTON NORTH 11am-Late @ WELCOME TO THORNBURY 4pm-Late
The Great Northern Hotel is taking it back to basics, and just
celebrating Good Beer - no gimmicks, no themes, no Carlton FREE WELCOME TO THORNBURY, 520 HIGH ST, NORTHCOTE
Lucy, our beloved Goose Truck is rollin' into Welcome to Thornbury
FREE
Draught, all week long!
ENTRY to bring some of the most interesting beers from the Goose Island
brewery in Chicago to Melbourne. This is going to be a week full of
Chicago beats, brews and activities. Stay tuned.
ENTRY
WINNER, WINNER, PARMA DINNER! WEEKLONG BROOKLYN BREWERY TAKE OVER WEEKLONG
MRS PARMAS, 19-25 LITTLE BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE 11am-10.45pm WHISKY + ALEMENT 4pm-4.45pm
Raise a pot or pint to the medal winning, trophy holding, award
magnets as we tap the local champions and triumphs of Victorian FREE WHISKY AND ALEMENT, 270 RUSSELL ST, MELBOURNE
Brooklyn Brewery take over the fridges at Whisky + Alement for Good Beer
FREE
brews voted by esteemed judges or by you after a few!
ENTRY Week. Showcasing 20+ Brooklyn beers and boilermaker match ups, including
some of the most experimental projects the brewery has undertaken! Hosted
session available Saturday 12th. Check website for details.
ENTRY
BREWDOG & BURGER BOYS TAKEOVER MORNINGTON PENINSULA WEEKLONG
SAVING GRACE, 32 CHURCH LANE, MEBOURNE SPECIALTY TAP TAKEOVER CLOSED 4pm-Late
FREE
MONDAY
Having recently opened their doors to the public, freshly established venue EAST OF EVERYTHING, 72 AUBURN PDE, HAWTHORN EAST
Saving Grace has partnered with the legendary Scots at BrewDog to bring a
very special, week long event to the beer and food lovers of Melbourne for Eight specialty Mornington Peninsula beers on tap all week, with
Good Beer Week. Boasting 6 taps of BrewDog's eclectic brews, Saving Grace
will also be hosting Melbourne's famous Burger Boys for the event, matching
each beer with a delicious burger to ensure everyone leaves satisfied.
prizes and activities throughout the week, with food specials to
match, plus the amazing city views at East of Everything! ENTRY
Established in 2014, Burger Boys hit the Melbourne's burger scene headlong.
Operating as a pop up kitchen in an array of venues across Melbourne's CBD
and surrounding suburbs, they quickly solidified themselves as a prominent KIWI TAP TAKEOVER - WED 16 - SUN 20
feature in the city's ever growing burger scene. Having recently nestled into
A TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND MULTIPLE 12pm-Late
FREE
a new home at Saving Grace, the team thought it only prudent to match their THE PARK HOTEL, 12 WATTON ST, WERRIBEE
DAYS
stunning burgers along side some of best international brews available for
Good Beer Week. 6 Taps, Amazing Burgers, Superb Setting. The Park brings a collection of New Zealand's best craft beers to
WEEKLONG 11.30am—Late FREE ENTRY
Melbourne's West for Good Beer Week across its range of 29 taps,
including Epic, 8 Wired, Hop Federation and many more. REGIONAL ENTRY
18 19THE BEERFAST CLUB SATURDAY 12 THE GREAT BRITISH BEER SPECTAPULAR SATURDAY 12
@ THE MT VIEW ROOFTOP BRUNCH 10am-12pm THE LOCAL TAPHOUSE, 184 CARLISLE ST, ST. KILDA EAST 12pm-Late
$30 FREE
EVENT
MT VIEW HOTEL, 70 BRIDGE RD, RICHMOND
Celebrate the best of Old Blighty! 40+ brews from 22 breweries
Join us for a boozy brunch and spectacular views on our rooftop. on tap (or hand pump) including Fuller’s, Tetley’s, Beavertown,
We'll be serving up breakfast canapes and specially matched beers
from Bridge Road Brewers, including their core and limited releases.
BrewDog, Wild Beer, and Tiny Rebel, plus Britpop tunes, English
grub and classic pub games. ENTRY
FRESH IS BEST TANK PARTY SATURDAY 12 WHITE RABBIT BREWERY VS WATTS RIVER SATURDAY 12
BLACKMAN'S BREWERY TORQUAY, 26 BELL ST, TORQUAY 12pm-5pm BREWING - TAP TAKEOVER 1pm-5pm
$40 FREE
REGIONAL
GOOD HEAVENS, LEVEL 2, 79 BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE
A tank party in the beer garden! Drink three beers straight from
our tanks, including our newest release. Can't get any fresher than Try favourites from Watts River and White Rabbit, plus one
that! There'll be epic sliders to match each beer and live tunes! specialty brew and an exclusive collaboration beer. Brewers from
will be on deck to talk about their beers, plus answer any pressing
questions you might have!
ENTRY
TRANS ANTARCTIC FREESTYLE BREW-OFF! SATURDAY 12 KOMBI KEG DELIVERS AT HOP TEMPLE SATURDAY 12
BONEHEAD BREWING, 86 PARSONS ST, KENSINGTON 12pm-5pm HOP TEMPLE, 24 ARMSTRONG ST, N BALLARAT CENTRAL 2pm-Late
REGIONAL
Bonehead Brewing from Australia and Dos Dingos from Argentina
go head to head in a freestyle Brew-Off, with both beers put to the $25 Kombi Keg Melbourne will be delivering craft beers and ciders to
Ballarat. Parked in the laneway, the good brews will flow from our FREE
test by you, combined with a traditional Argentine feast! 6 taps in the Kombi.
ENTRY
LITTLE CREATURES WEST SIDE SATURDAY 12 SOUTHEAST MICRO BEERFEST SATURDAY 12
BEER MARKET 12pm-5pm BAD SHEPHERD BREWING CO., 386 RESERVE RD, CHELTENHAM 3pm-8pm
REGIONAL
LITTLE CREATURES GEELONG, 221 SWANSTON ST, SOUTH GEELONG
We're inviting the beer lovers and creators from Geelong, Bellarine,
FREE Join Mornington, 2 Brothers, Wolf of the Willows, Black Heart,
Dainton and Mr. Banks at Bad Shepherd Brewing for a micro FREE
Surf Coast and beyond into our Little Creatures Village with pop-up
stalls full of delicious beer, great food and live entertainment. ENTRY beerfest of Southeast’s best. More than 30 beers to try and
50 cent wings! ENTRY
CIRCLE OF LIFE - BEER & PIG
GOOD BEER PEOPLE
SATURDAY 12
HENRY ST BREWHOUSE, 5/38 BARRETT ST, KENSINGTON 12pm-9pm
We brew beer, spent grain goes to farm, pig eats grain, we eat pig!
A celebration with a pig on a spit cooked over hot coals combined FREE TOM DELMONT FIXATION BREWING CO
with great beers.
ENTRY WHAT'S THE BEST MUSIC TO DRINK BEER BY?
Rock and/or roll. I like it all, especially Phil Collins.
How good is music and drinkin’ fresh beer?
BE LIKE A PORTER SATURDAY 12 WHAT'S YOUR FONDEST MUSIC AND BEER MEMORY?
AT OCEAN REACH BREWING 12pm-Late
Hanging at the Old Bar for years, I’ve been lucky enough to see bands
FREE
REGIONAL
OCEAN REACH BREWING, 47 THOMPSON AVE, COWES start up and then go on to well-deserved national acclaim. Bands like
Join Ocean Reach Brewing as they launch their special release beer Clowns, Peep Tempel, Cash Savage.
Excessive Baggage Porter. Bigger and bolder than its predecessor,
this ale shouldn't be consumed single handedly! Try alongside a
feast of BBQ smoked meat.
ENTRY Melbourne locals the Smith Street Band put on a launch gig for their
last album, so we found a big warehouse, they invited a few hundred
punters and served kegs of Fixie IPA, it was the most people drinking
our beer in one place ever!
WHAT'S THE BEST MUSIC TO BREW TO?
ALL YOU CAN MEAT SATURDAY 12
RIVERLAND BAR, VAULTS 1-9 FEDERATION WHARF, FED SQUARE 12pm-Late Hall & Oates to Pantera, Nofx to DZ Deathrays, Menzingers to
$35
Underworld – it changes with the weather but just like Dennis Denuto,
Celebrate GBW18 in one of Melbourne's most picturesque locations it comes back to the ‘vibe’.
alongside the best brewers in the business, Brewmanity Beer Co and
Shifty Lizard Brewing Co. $35 will get you all the meat you can eat! WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO SONG FOR A PARTY PLAYLIST?
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen (I never know when to leave the party!).
20 21THE PERFECT PIZZA BEER SATURDAY 12 BUXTON DOWN UNDER SUNDAY 13
LAZERPIG PIZZA PARLOUR, 9 - 11 PEEL ST, COLLINGWOOD 6pm-Late GRAPE & GRAIN LIQUOR CELLARS, 14 STATION ST, MOORABBIN 12pm-8pm
Lazerpig Pizza Parlour and 3 Ravens Brewery have team
up to collaborate on the perfect pizza beer to accompany FREE Come meet Buxton co-founder Geoff Quinn and try their range
of ice cream beers, as well as some surprises. And of course FREE
Lazerpig's Perfect Pizza.
ENTRY there will be beer floats available to tease your taste buds!
ENTRY
ONE NIGHT KEG STAND SATURDAY 12 FERAL BREWING CO. SUNDAY 13
TERMINUS HOTEL FITZROY NORTH, 492 QUEENS PDE, FITZROY NORTH 6pm-Late WEST OZ SUNDAY SESSION 12pm-Late
The Terminus is kicking off the week in style with a full tap takeover
of never before seen beers from 17 of Melbourne's finest breweries. FREE THE ROYSTON HOTEL, 12 RIVER ST, RICHMOND
It's our favourite day of the year! The best beers Feral has
FREE
Expect beers from 3 Ravens, Hop Nation, Moon Dog and more!
ENTRY saved up for us throughout the year plus the launch of our 2018
Feral-Royston collaboration brew. This one's going to be epic! ENTRY
ELEMENTS OF BEER SATURDAY 12 FEMPOCALYPSE
WITH FERAL & COLLINS QUARTER 7pm-9pm TWO BIRDS BREWING, 136 HALL ST, SPOTSWOOD
COLLINS QUARTER, 86 COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE
Head Chef Luke Headon prepares a beer lover's delight, exploring
$48 Treat the kickass woman in your life! Meet talented female
brewers, artists, musicians and more over a laid back Sunday
what the ingredients of beer can do in the culinary world. Five canapés session of killer live music, good food and brews from Two
with comparative beer styles and a succulent hog on our rotisserie. Birds and Wayward.
Fempocalypse brings together great beer, creative
nail art, designer jewellery, female run specialty food
trucks, Melbourne artists and more. Plus live music and
performances throughout the day. Eat, drink & celebrate
at the Two Birds’ Nest.
SUNDAY 13 12pm-Late $15
MUM'S THE WORD SUNDAY 13
STOMPING GROUND BREWERY & BEER HALL, LUNCH 12.30pm-9pm
FREE
100 GIPPS ST, COLLINGWOOD EVENT
Brewed by the mums, for the mums! Following a brew day with the
mums of Stomping Ground staff beforehand, we'll tap this special
release on Mothers' Day and all mums get the first one free! ENTRY
BEER-VONSHIRE TEA SUNDAY 13
CHERRY TREE HOTEL, 53 BALMAIN ST, CREMORNE 1pm-4.30pm
Celebrate Mother's Day with regional Victoria's finest beers and
a buffet of scones complemented by North East Victoria's finest $30
condiments. Treat the old girl to rose-petal infused beers and an
almighty wheel of Milawa cheese!
BENTSPOKE TAP TAKE OVER SUNDAY 13
DR MORSE BAR & EATERY, 274 JOHNSTON ST, ABBOTSFORD 2pm-11pm
One of Canberra's finest, BentSpoke Brewing Co, will be running
the taps at Dr Morse. A Sunday afternoon of fun, games, Asian FREE
BBQ and tunes in the beer garden.
ENTRY
22 23NO SLEEP 'TIL BROOKLYN TAP TAKEOVER MELBOURNE VS THE WORLD SHOWDOWN MONDAY 14
THE SILVERLAKE SOCIAL, 198 CHAPEL ST, PRAHRAN TERMINUS HOTEL FITZROY NORTH, 492 QUEENS PDE, FITZROY NORTH 7pm-Late
A rare opportunity to taste limited release beers
from New York's Brooklyn Brewery and chat to one
Four world class brew crews go head to head against Melbourne's
finest to decide just who makes the greatest beer is this head to $55
head showdown! Who wins? You decide!
of their brewers!
We have eight delicious beers from the famous New
York brewery on tap, including a bunch of special
limited releases! Get amongst our $20 special for a
burger and a pint of any Brooklyn beer on tap while DINNER & A SHOW WITH HENRY WAGONS TUESDAY 15
THE PUBLIC BREWERY, 13 LACEY ST, CROYDON 6pm-10pm
listening to the ultimate East Coast playlist!
An intimate two-course banquet paired with tunes from one of this
country's great entertainers, Henry Wagons. Henry also takes his $60
masterful hands to brewing collaborating on a specialty brew for
the night!
SUNDAY 13 2pm-Late FREE ENTRY
HOP FORWARD BEERS SUNDAY 13 HAPPY HOUR EVERY HOUR TUESDAY 15
MATCHED WITH SMOKED BBQ 4pm-8pm GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, 644 RATHDOWNE ST, CARLTON NORTH 6pm-Late
WESTSIDE ALE WORKS, 23-25 ALFRED ST, SOUTH MELBOURNE
Westside Ale Works makes West Coast U.S. style hop forward
$57 Join Balter for a massive tap take over at one of Australia's greatest
pubs. Loads of prizes, meet the brewer and try never before seen FREE
beers in South Melbourne. We will be turning up the smoke and
pairing these aggressive beers with U.S. style smoked BBQ from
the Sunday Creek food truck!
beers from the gang at Balter.
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BRIDGE ROAD BREWERS SUNDAY 13
AT THE PRINCE ALFRED 4pm-9pm
PRINCE ALFRED HOTEL, 355 BAY ST, PORT MELBOURNE
Twelve tap takeover at the Prince Alfred, including Bling Bling,
FREE
Mayday Hills, B2 Bomber, Chevalier, plus beers you've never heard
of... because Bridge Road haven't dreamed them up yet! ENTRY
FROM THE SHADOWS OF THE BRIGHT TANK
DAINTON BREWERY, 560 FRANKSTON DANDENONG RD,
CARRUM DOWNS
Experience two exclusive beers at their absolute freshest; at the source.
Dainton are setting up an exclusive space right in the heart of the brewery.
Drink the freshest beer you’ll ever have, grab a can directly from the canning
line, allow us to pour you a glass straight outta the Bright Tank! We’re also
cooking up a hop infused pizza and our musical mates will blow out some
tunes for you.
Ticket includes:
- 1 can of exclusive beer directly from the canning line ($8 value)
- 1 pint of exclusive Beer poured directly from our Bright Tank ($10 value)
- A tasting Paddle of our latest & greatest brews ($18 value)
- Hop infused pizza ($10 value)
- 1 CANimal of exclusive beer to take away ($20 value)
- A Dainton specialty beer glass (bloody priceless!)
MONDAY 14 6pm-Late $50
GET QUIETLY STACKED MONDAY 14
ROYAL STACKS, SHOP 2, 470 COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE 7pm-9pm
Join the stack with a meet the brewer event including 4 mini
burgers made specifically for Good Beer Week, followed by one $49.95
special dessert, all matched to beers from local Melbourne brewery
Quiet Deeds.
24 25BENTSPOKE GETS BARR'D TUESDAY 15 FRIENDS FROM THE VALLEY - WEDNESDAY 16
BARR'D WINE & TAPAS BAR, 240 LOWER HEIDELBERG RD, IVANHOE EAST 6.30pm-Late BREWERS SHOUT 5.30pm-8.30pm
BentSpoke returns to Barr'd again for GBW18! Enjoy a selection of
beer from this award winning Canberra brewery accompanied by $60 THE TIPPLER & CO, 58 WELLINGTON PDE, EAST MELBOURNE
With the Yarra Valley as our muse, Napoleone is shouting the bar
FREE
signature Spanish tapas from the Barr'd kitchen. with five regionally inspired brews. Using Yarra Valley sourced
ingredients, their brewers showcase the rich array of produce and
flavours to be found.
ENTRY
ALE STARS: GBW EDITION TUESDAY 15 BATTLE OF THE BREWS WEDNESDAY 16
FEAT. BUXTON BREWING 7pm-9.30pm BRIDGE HOTEL, 642 BRIDGE RD, RICHMOND 6pm-Late
THE LOCAL TAPHOUSE, 184 CARLISLE ST, ST. KILDA EAST
This special edition of our monthly beer evening features Geoff
$45 It's state versus state as we showcase the best of the best
from all corners, with matching nibbles, live entertainment and $35
Quinn, founder of Buxton Brewing (UK). Enjoy stories and insights opportunities to speak to brewers. Featuring Hop Nation, Stone &
as we sample Buxton's world renowned brews, including some Wood, Green Beacon and more!
poured for the first time in Australia.
TASSIE TAKES THE TAPS WEDNESDAY 16 STONE & WOOD PARTY WEDNESDAY 16
DR MORSE BAR & EATERY, 274 JOHNSTON ST, ABBOTSFORD 5pm-11pm GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, 644 RATHDOWNE ST, CARLTON NORTH 6pm-Late
Dr Morse showcases what the island state's beer scene is all about
with a range of delicious brews from all around the state, featuring FREE Come down to the Great Northern Hotel and meet the Stone &
Wood team, share in the banter and good times, all while trying FREE
Bruny Island Beer, Hobart Brewing Company, Ocho Brewing and
Morrison brewery. ENTRY the latest pilot batch beer.
ENTRY
IPA SPOKETACULAR WEDNESDAY 16
KIRK'S WINE BAR, 46 HARDWARE LN, MELBOURNE 6pm-Late
Our taps host the BentSpoke folk in an IPA Spoketacular. Try one
or all, and mingle with the BentSpoke team - enjoy savoury snacks FREE
to support your IPA habit, whether you're up for sampling, sipping
or slaking. ENTRY
PANHEAD CANHEAD WEDNESDAY 16
THE LAST CHANCE ROCK & ROLL BAR, 6pm-Late
FREE
238 VICTORIA ST, NORTH MELBOURNE
A charged up night of rock ‘n’ roll, smokin’ BBQs and beer. You’ll
meet Henry, Lola, Johnny and Hermann - the Panhead Canhead
beers, and a killer band lineup that'll blow your head off! ENTRY
THE STATE OF IT WEDNESDAY 16
FANCY HANK'S, LEVEL 1, 79 BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE 7pm-Late
Fancy Hank's will be pairing smokey BBQ goodness with
some of the best booze the country has to offer! Featuring $100
beer and whiskey from Wolf of the Willows, Fixation,
Lark Distillery and more.
CELEBRATE (TWO) BIRDS IN BEER WEDNESDAY 16
PRAHRAN HOTEL, 82 HIGH ST, WINDSOR 7pm-Late
Join us as we turn our Upton Bar into 'The Nest', and enjoy
Two Birds beer as we celebrate women doing wonders in FREE
their field; ladies in beer, design & sport.
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26 27BREWERS & CHEWERS WEDNESDAY 16 ENGAGED IN THE GARDEN THURSDAY 17
THE LOCAL TAPHOUSE, 184 CARLISLE ST, ST. KILDA EAST 7pm-Late FITZROY BEER GARDEN, 243 GERTRUDE ST, FITZROY 6pm-Late
This famously fun dinner party includes brewers from BentSpoke,
Tiny Rebel (UK), Stone (USA), Deep Creek (NZ) and Three Weavers $85 Get your beer geek on with Gage Roads! Meet and greets with the
brewers, limited releases, tasters, and prizes to be won! It's one of FREE
(USA) for a night of great beer, food and company. our worst puns, but one of our better events! Come get enGAGEd...
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MIKKELLER POP UP BAR THURSDAY 17 DAWGS & BEER THURSDAY 17
DR MORSE BAR & EATERY, 274 JOHNSTON ST, ABBOTSFORD 12pm-11pm WATERSIDE HOTEL, 508 FLINDERS ST, MELBOURNE 7pm-9pm
Mikkeller is coming to town, bringing all its fine beers to Dr Morse.
They will be setting up shop with a tinnie bar, and taking over the FREE Sample Chicago's finest at the Waterside Hotel with their range of
Goose Island brews, while chowing down on a DIY American-style $40
taps with exclusive beers!
ENTRY hot dog bar. Enjoy some sweet tunes, Jenga and even a
pinball machine!
BEER VS PIG THURSDAY 17 LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED THURSDAY 17
ATTICUS FINCH, 129 LYGON ST, EAST BRUNSWICK 6:00pm-8:15pm TAP TAKEOVER 7pm-Late
MULTIPLE
FREE
SESSIONS & 8.30pm-Late THE SILVERLAKE SOCIAL, 198 CHAPEL ST, PRAHRAN
The epic continues. 12 Scandinavian beers, 12 cured meats.
Exploring the Nordic countries continued thirst for the
$105 We've left no Stone unturned in finding you the best lineup from
extraordinary, matched with Victoria's best smallgoods
producers. Valhalla, I am coming!
California's Stone Brewing. Meet co-owner and original Head
Brewer, Steve Wagner! Added bonus...it's Steak Night! ENTRY
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GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, 644 RATHDOWNE ST, CARLTON NORTH 4pm-Late MOUNTAIN GOAT BEER, 80 NORTH ST, RICHMOND 12pm-6pm
After nearly burning down the Great Northern last year with MONA's
Wall of Fire; Moo Brew is having another crack. A rager, with good FREE Unwind after a busy Good Beer Week at the Goat Bar in Richmond.
Think of it as a lazy Sunday on the couch but the couch just FREE
beer and slow cooked fare in Moo's favourite beer garden.
ENTRY happens to be at a brewery.
ENTRY
4 PINES X TERMINUS HOTEL FRIDAY 18 EURO-EXIT! SUNDAY 20
TERMINUS HOTEL ABBOTSFORD, 605 VICTORIA ST, ABBOTSFORD 6pm-8pm BEER DELUXE HAWTHORN, 329 BURWOOD RD, HAWTHORN 1pm-Late
To celebrate 4 Pines being 'Brewer of the Month' at The Terminus
Hotel, we're celebrating with a free sampling session, including FREE It's the last day of GBW and all Euro beers must exit the bar! Way
better than Brexit. This is a Euro-Exit! No referendum required! $70
specialty brews, meet the founder afternoon and the chance to win
your weight in beer. ENTRY Drink specials on all PoO beers all day long!
LEAPING THE DOG FRIDAY 18 DR MORSE X VIC BREWERS SUNDAY 20
MOON DOG BREWERY, 17 DUKE STREET, ABBOTSFORD 7pm-10pm DR MORSE BAR & EATERY, 274 JOHNSTON ST, ABBOTSFORD 2pm-11pm
An intimate Chinese dinner in amongst the tanks at Moon Dog
Brewery. Courses matched with both a Moon Dog and Great Leap $125 Dr Morse features collaboration brews with some of Melbourne's
finest, including Sailors Grave, Hop Nation and more. Come FREE
beer. Listen while the brewers regale you with their tales. down for a party, a feed, hang out with the brewers and have
a jolly good time. ENTRY
KIWI SPECTAPULAR SATURDAY 19
THE LOCAL TAPHOUSE, 184 CARLISLE ST, ST. KILDA EAST 12pm-10pm
Celebrating the best from NZ with up to 20 beers from 15 of
the finest Kiwi breweries including Garage Project, Panhead, 8 FREE
Wired, Epic, Liberty, Deep Creek and ParrotDog, plus a proper
Kiwi food menu! ENTRY
THE BREAKFAST CLUB SATURDAY 19
MR WEST, 106 NICHOLSON ST, FOOTSCRAY 12:00pm-3:00pm
Exclusive Breakfast Beer Can Launch & Meet The Brewer
Session with Collective Arts, Stillwater Artisanal & Mr West. $75
MALT 'N' MEAT SATURDAY 19
COMMON MAN, 39 DUKES WALK, SOUTHBANK 1.30pm-Late
Join us on the lawn for perfect pairings of craft malt beers and
meats. We'll be firing up our smoker, BBQ and the rotisserie for a $36
tasting journey of five beers alongside five locally sourced meats.
LOCAL LEGENDS SATURDAY 19
HANDLE BAR BENDIGO, 73 MITCHELL ST, BENDIGO 3pm-Late
REGIONAL
Local Legends at Handle Bar, with four different local beers
matched with four different styles of local cheese topped off FREE
with local musicians showcasing their style into the evening.
ENTRY
30 31FOODI E PERFECT MATCH: CHEESE & BEER
MILK THE COW CARLTON, 323 LYGON ST, CARLTON
Join our cheesemongers and brand experts for a guided flight
of artisan cheeses and boutique beers as we explore the earthy,
MULTIPLE
SESSIONS
MONDAY 14
TUESDAY 15
WEDNESDAY 16
7pm-9.30pm
yeasty flavours that make beer and cheese the perfect pairing.
$55
THE SOPHISTICATE'S GUIDE TUESDAY 15 &
TO BEER & FOOD THURSDAY 17
AMBER CRAFT BEER, 546 BURWOOD RD, HAWTHORN MULTIPLE 7.30pm-11.30pm
SESSIONS
SATURDAY 19
Award winning brewer Richard Whitebrook and acclaimed Guest 12pm-5pm
$89
Chef Rishi Gajadhur present a showcase to tantalise your senses.
Four elegant and creative pairings in an intimate setting.
NATURAL BORN GRILLERS SATURDAY 12
BBQ MASTERCLASS 11.30am-4pm
THE QUE CLUB, 205-211 QUEENS PDE, CLIFTON HILL
Learn to BBQ from champion team Natural Born Grillers. Enjoy
$120
a six course degustation matched to beer & cider from Fixation
Brewing, Pike's Beer, New Belgium (USA) and Granite Belt
Cider Co.
MEGA DEGA VI COMPOSITIONS BY SATURDAY 12
SAMPLE BREW & MEATMAIDEN 12pm-3pm
$80
PRESENTED BY PRIVATE DINING ROOM, PRIVATE DINING VENUE
MEATMAIDEN, 195 LITTLE COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE
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Melbourne's finest women chefs with leading women
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ratio, unity, coherence, space and rhythm, SAMPLE Brew have
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teamed up with Meatmaiden to bring you a new kind of dining
brewers in this unique degustation that is sure to be experience.
a platinum hit of GBW18. Partnering once again with
Private Dining Room, a social supper club that creates
experimental and unique experiences at secret locations BIODYNAMICS & BEER SATURDAY 12
WILSON & MARKET, PRAHRAN MARKET, 12pm-4pm
across Melbourne, this beer paired degustation will be
$100
163-185 COMMERCIAL RD, SOUTH YARRA LUNCH
held somewhere new in 2018, but you won't know where EVENT
until the day arrives! Chef Paul Wilson and Transition Farm team up with Stone & Wood
Brewery to create a sustainable shared table feast with matching
craft beers. Hear from guests and brewers across this communal
FRIDAY 18 6.30pm-Late $150 lunch event.
GOOD BEER GELATERIA WEEKLONG PAST | PRESENT | FUTURE: SATURDAY 12
ARBORY BAR AND EATERY, FLINDERS WALK, MELBOURNE 11.30am-Late A DEGUSTATION 12pm-6.30pm
Good Beer Gelateria will arrive on deck with a collaborative beer
flavoured gelato as designed by Chef Nick Bennett. One scoop or FREE THE MUNSTER ARMS HOTEL, 10 VICTORIA ST, BALLARAT
A celebration of the unique beer and food culture of Ballarat
REGIONAL
$105
two of this limited edition collaboration will be available every day
of the festival. ENTRY with beers from Red Duck and Cubby Haus Brewing, matched
with six courses from our Head Chef Lynn Brooke.
GOOD BURGER WEEK II: WEEKLONG GOOD BEER KITCHEN SATURDAY 12
NINE DAYS A WEEK CHECK ARBORY BAR AND EATERY, FLINDERS WALK, MELBOURNE 12pm-2.30pm
FREE $85
WEBSITE LUNCH
ROCKWELL AND SONS, 288 SMITH ST, COLLINGWOOD FOR Good Beer Kitchen returns again and will see Arbory Executive EVENT
TIMES
2017's most popular event [citation needed] is back. Nine days of Chef Nick Bennett and other chefs cook a four course lunch using
burger and beer pairings featuring the best Garage Project and
Rockwell and Sons have to offer. ENTRY beers from Garage Project, Stomping Ground, Sailors Grave, and
Mountain Goat.
32 33UNTASTED: COOKIE & BROOKLYN SATURDAY 12
COOKIE, 252 SWANSTON ST, MELBOURNE 12.30pm-2.30pm
$60
LUNCH
A group dining experience hosted at Cookie with Brooklyn EVENT
Brewery. Showcasing unique and rare beers, alongside a one day
only two course menu designed by Karen Batson.
DE VROLIJKE BOOT - EPISODE V SATURDAY 12
BOATROCKER BARREL ROOM, 34 MACBETH ST, BRAESIDE 12.30pm-5.30pm
$150
LUNCH
Boatrocker teams up with Merricote legends Rob, Bron, and Matt EVENT
to bring you an incredible feast of epic proportions. This year, the
event will be held at the Boatrocker Barrel Room, with transport
provided from Federation Square.
TALES & TREATS FROM THE BRINY DEEP SATURDAY 12
CHERRY TREE HOTEL, 53 BALMAIN ST, CREMORNE 2pm-4pm
Be regaled with tales from the sea, whilst enjoying a bounty of
freshly harvested oysters matched sublimely with gose, berliner- $70
weisse and oyster stout from Sailor's Grave. Meet the brewer, meet
an oyster farmer.
good design
award 2015 CENA BORRACHO DEL CONQUISTADOR SATURDAY 12
(THE CONQUISTADOR'S BOOZY DINNER) 6.30pm-9pm
PART 2
PENNY BLUE, 2 DRIVER LN, MELBOURNE $110
Join the brewers from Green Beacon (QLD), Wolf of the Willows
(VIC), Capital Brewing (ACT) and Kereru Brewing Co (NZ) for an
eight course dinner beer matched by chef Paul Le Noury.
BEERS & BUNS @ THE P49 BLOCK PARTY SUNDAY 13
PROJECT FORTY NINE, 107 CAMBRIDGE ST, COLLINGWOOD 12pm-5pm
Beechworth neighbours Bridge Road Brewers and Project Forty
Nine collaborate for the first time in Collingwood. Parking their FREE
'Hop Rod' in Cambridge Street, they will serve up fun and
mouth-watering brews at the Pop Up Cellar Door. ENTRY
FROM SHIP TO SHORE SUNDAY 13
5pm-8pm
Award winning beer deserves
RUPERT ON RUPERT, 73 RUPERT ST, COLLINGWOOD
Rupert will be transformed into a sailor's paradise, pairing
modern fresh naval grub to Gage Roads' array of award winning $50
award winning glasses
hydration aids. Come and rock the boat by celebrating the
conquest that is life.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS CHAR III MONDAY 14
BLUEBONNET BARBECUE, 32 ST GEORGE'S RD SOUTH, FITZROY NORTH 5pm-Late
Wild native Australian flora and fauna perfectly prepared by
Bluebonnet Barbecue to match the flavour forward Fixation $79
range of beers. Sit and be satiated!
www.rastal.com Official Festival Supplier
34 35YOKOCHO BEER GARDEN MONDAY 14 SUDS FOR THE SENSES MONDAY 14
YOKOCHO, 101/200 BOURKE ST, MELBOURNE 6pm-8pm THE CRAFT & CO, 390 SMITH ST, COLLINGWOOD 7pm-Late
Yokocho is ‘alleyway’ in Japanese. We are offering an array of
Japan’s best beers and craft beers to go with your tempura feast. $65 Take your taste buds on a sensory journey as we match limited
edition sweet, sour, spicy, salty and smoky small batch brews $80
with an expertly paired five-course dinner.
BENTSPOKE BEER DEGUSTATION 3 RAVENOUS TUESDAY 15
UP IN SMOKE, 28 HOPKINS ST, FOOTSCRAY 5pm-10pm
DINNER WITH A TWIST
THE EUROPEAN, 161 SPRING ST, MELBOURNE 3 Ravens and Up In Smoke in Footscray are teaming up to bring
you a three course meal using different 3 Ravens beers in the food $54
Usually at the European, our agenda is dominated by itself, and to match.
all things wine, but for Good Beer Week 2018, we have
a degustation with a twist. Bent Spoke joins us for a
special dinner to showcase the diverse and important
connection that great beer has at the table of good
LA SIRENE GOES 'UNDER THE SEA' TUESDAY 15
food. Celebrating the talents of champion brewer 6pm-10pm
IN PARADISE
$68
Richard Watkins, we'll be serving five beers matched PARADISE ALLEY, 25 EASEY ST, COLLINGWOOD
to five courses prepared by the European's Head Chef
Crack open some Pacific Oysters and pop the top off some of La
Peter Sheldon. Limited tickets. Sirene's artisanal beers! Paradise Alley goes under the sea with a
freshly-shucked oyster bar and canapes, paired with La Sirene's
MONDAY 14 6.30pm-Late $130 farmhouse beers and saisons.
RETURN OF THE MEAT AIN'T REAL MONDAY 14
BUT THE BEER IS! 7pm-11pm
WIN a Good
VEGETARIAN
SMITH & DAUGHTERS, 175 BRUNSWICK ST, FITZROY
Your favourite plant-based restaurant, Smith & Daughters, teams
$95
Beer Weekend
up with your favourite local brewer, Barrow Boys, to put on an
evening of copious Aussie classic dishes, your favourite Aussie
tunes, tons of beers and beer cocktails to boot.
SOUTHERN MATCHING
with Intrepid Urban Adventures
MONDAY 14
WHITE OAKS SALOON BAR & DINING, 115 - 117 GREVILLE ST, PRAHRAN 7pm-9pm
Join us for an evening of Southern cuisine, with this four course
menu matched to Sierra Nevada beers never seen before in $43 YOU AND A BUDDY COULD
Australia, with beer cocktails also on offer.
WIN THE ULTIMATE BEER TRIP
THIS MAY WORTH OVER $3000
AROUND THE WORLD IN 8 BEERS DINNER MONDAY 14 GOOD BEER WEEKEND INCLUDES:
EAST OF EVERYTHING, 72 AUBURN PDE, HAWTHORN EAST 7pm-Late • Return flights to Melbourne for two people
Try some rare, specialty and interesting beers from around the
world, with food to match. Japan, NZ, USA, UK and other parts $74 • 3 nights accommodation
• Tickets to heaps of Good Beer Week events
of Europe and Asia will all supply beers for the evening.
• Urban Adventures tour: Beer Lovers Guide to Melbourne
• VIP passes
• Exclusive merchandise
• BEER!
LE BON TON & BROOKLYN BREWERY MONDAY 14
LE BON TON, 51 GIPPS ST, COLLINGWOOD 7pm-Late
Le Bon Ton welcome back the folks from Brooklyn Brewery for
the third year in a row to showcase special Brooklyn brews flown $99
in especially from Williamsburg to accompany a three course
Bon Ton feast. URBANADVENTURES.COM
36 37BLACKMAN'S & AARON TURNER COLLAB TUESDAY 15 BABU JI FLY WITH TWO BIRDS TUESDAY 15
BLACKMAN'S BREWERY BAR AND RESTAURANT, 6pm-9pm BABU JI, 4-6 GREY ST, ST KILDA 7pm-10pm
$40 $85
71 LITTLE MALOP ST, GEELONG REGIONAL
Sample Babu Ji's famous street food, alongside beers from Two
Blackman's is making a seasonal produce inspired beer with the Birds Brewing. Enjoy three entrees, two mains and decadent
legend that is The Age Good Food Guide's Chef of the Year Aaron dessert. Learn about brewing and the nuances of Two Birds beers,
Turner, served along with food from his Nashville inspired venue - while enjoying a decadent Indian feast.
The Hot Chicken Project.
CHEF PAUL KASTEN HOSTS PASTEUR ST BREWERY TUESDAY 15 GRAIN TO GLASS DEGUSTATION DINNER TUESDAY 15
HOST DINING, 4 SAXON ST, BRUNSWICK 6.30pm-Late BAD SHEPHERD BREWING CO., 386 RESERVE RD, CHELTENHAM 7pm-10.30pm
Two ex-pat Americans come together for a beer matched degustation
at HOST dining! Five delicious dishes created by Head Chef Paul Kasten, $125 Join us for a virtual (and edible) journey of the brewing process,
from grain to glass. You'll enjoy an intimate five course dinner $99
matched to beers from Vietnam's Pasteur Street Brewing, created by inspired by the brewing process, matched to Bad Shepherd's
ex-Colorado brewer Alex Violette. finest brews.
KONA BREWERY SOUTHERN LUAU TUESDAY 15 LES GRANDES BOUTEILLES A LA BISTRO TUESDAY 15
LE BON TON, 51 GIPPS ST, COLLINGWOOD 7pm-Late ESTELLE BISTRO, 243 HIGH ST, NORTHCOTE 7pm-10.30pm
Aloha! Le Bon Ton is teaming up with the folks from Kona
Brewing to bring a Hawaiian celebration to Collingwood. Enjoy a $89 A small gathering in the Estelle Bistro's verdant courtyard to
showcase BIG beers from the team at Garage Project, perfectly $95
traditional luau feast to match some very special brews from the matched to a delicious feast from the Estelle kitchen.
Kona brewery.
THE GREAT WESTERN DEGUSTATION TUESDAY 15 A FURIOUS FEAST AT TUESDAY 15
JUNCTION BEER HALL AND WINE ROOM, 15 HALL ST, NEWPORT 7pm-10pm THE RAILWAY CLUB HOTEL 7pm-Late
Some of the Western Suburbs' most talented chefs pull out all the
stops, with five meticulously designed dishes paired with some of $90 RAILWAY CLUB HOTEL, 107 RAGLAN ST, PORT MELBOURNE
Join us at Melbourne's premier steak restaurant, Railway Club
$100
the finest crafted brews all hailing from the west of Melbourne! Hotel in Port Melbourne, for a five course degustation matching
beers from Melbourne's Fury & Son with premium
cuts of Cape Grim beef.
GOOD BEER PEOPLE HITACHINO DUMPLING DINNER TUESDAY 15
ZHOU ZHOU BAR, 455 CHAPEL ST, SOUTH YARRA 7pm-Late
JESS LADHA AND SHANNON MARTINEZ SMITH & DAUGHTERS
Hitachino Nest will showcase their unique range of Japanese craft
beers with dumplings from Zhou Zhou designed to match, spread $78
over five courses.
WHAT'S THE BEST MUSIC TO DRINK BEER BY?
ACDC and rock 'n' roll. Creedence Clearwater Revival,
Cold Chisel, JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound.
I KNEW TWO! BUT WHO KNOWS MOO? WEDNESDAY 16
WHAT'S YOUR FONDEST MUSIC AND BEER MEMORY? BAR NACIONAL, 727 COLLINS ST, DOCKLANDS 6pm-9pm
Shannon: Pretending I knew what I was talking about
regarding beer on film for Laneway. I was literally filmed
Two Birds are welcomed back and team up with Tasmanian
brewery Moo Brew to show off their local individual craft brews $74
on a panel with beer drinkers pretending I knew what what while you enjoy our wood fired food at Bar Nacional.
I was talking about and matching beers with bands playing
the festival!
Jess: Drinking tinnies while riding the train back
after watching the Black Keys at Alexandra Palace. LA SIRENE VEGETARIAN DEGUSTATION WEDNESDAY 16
HENRY SUGAR, 298 RATHDOWNE ST, CARLTON NORTH 6.30pm-Late
WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO SONG FOR A PARTY PLAYLIST?
Shannon: Whole Lotta Rosie by ACDC
An intimate evening of beer and vegetarian fare as Henry Sugar
and La Sirene join forces to bring you a six course degustation, $95
Jess: "No Scrubs" by TLC, because everyone paired with a selection of their cult brews in refined, simplistic
wants to sing along. Henry Sugar style.
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