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These beer events will keep you going - everything you need is right here!

Whether you’re seeking out new beers, want to strut your stuff at a local trivia night, or out to
support local home brewers, there’s something for everyone on our busy calendar of events.

With Gold Coast events ranging from lunches to free tastings, and Brisbane events that allow you to meet your favourite brewer
or sample a fresh brew before anyone else, our beer events page is a comprehensive guide to what’s happening in southeast Queensland.

This page offers a consolidated list of beer festivals and special occasions celebrating beer
while also highlighting fun things to do at local venues that support the independent craft beer scene.

June 2022

beer lovers long lunchWinter is here, and we think filling these wet days with long lunches are what it should be all about!
Join us June 25 as we team up with our budding beer lovers at Stone & Wood, and Heads of Noosa, to bring you a long lunch, perfect for all you ‘beerologists’ out there.
Enjoy a four course lunch curated by our Executive Chef, a beverage from each host per course (yes a Stone & Wood beer AND a Heads of Noosa beer) and become a connoisseur as our knowledgeable hosts impart their wisdom.
Details:
+ 25 June
+ 12-4.30pm
+ 4 course lunch
+ A Stone & Wood beer and a Heads of Noosa beer per course
+ Live music
+ Prizes to be won
+ $65pp
It’s definitely time to surrounded yourself with friends and feel those feel good, long lunch vibes.
Purchase your tickets now at bit.ly/39Z0YdF

Later in 2022

juicy beer experienceHERE IT IS!
The first ever JUICY lineup is here and we are beyond stoked to be hosting this incredible lineup of brewers, musicians and chefs for the inaugural JUICY festival.
We’ll be getting down on the 9th of July at the iconic Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane.
Tickets are on sale this THURSDAY the 14th of April. Follow the link in our bio or head to our website for tickets on Thursday.
We can’t wait to see you there!

babbs porters and stoutsThe cooler weather makes it the perfect time for our Porter and Stout Mini-comp night.
Bring along your home brewed beer for unbiased judging and feedback in our mini-comp. Members and guests can enter a beer, but members can win prizes and go into the running for the Ernie Melville Most Consistent Brewer trophy presented at the November Meeting.
“Get Tickets” and register to attend here please: https://babbs.tidyhq.com/public/schedule/events
More information about mini-comps: https://babbrewers.com/mini-competitions/
BABBS meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month (except December) at Club Greenslopes. Arrive at 7pm, for a 7:30pm start to the meeting.
Come early to enjoy a pub meal or a beer from the bar just next door!
Club Greenslopes is close to Greenslopes Busway Station, as well as the 172 and other bus routes about 20 minutes from the city. Passing nearby are the Veloway 1, and the SE Freeway bikeway.
Guests are always welcome. We ask that you contribute $5 toward snacks and room hire.
See here for more information about the club: https://babbrewers.com/about/
Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babbrewers/
Categories being judged:
9C Baltic Porter
13C English Porter
15B Irish Stout
15C Irish Extra Stout
16A Sweet Stout
16B Oatmeal Stout
16D Foreign Extra Stout
20A American Porter
20C Imperial Stout
Refer to the BJCP 2021 guidelines for further details for each style https://www.bjcp.org/bjcp-style-guidelines/

crafted beer and cider festListen up lovers of a fine drop, the Crafted 1st line-up is here!
What’s better than a day by the beach tasting brews with mates? TWO DAYS by the beach tasting brews with mates!!
One day is simply not enough to get your taste buds around the whopping 300+ delectable drops at Crafted, so we’ve gone and doubled the fun by bringing you the first ever Crafted weekender, taking place across Sat 27 & Sun 28 August 2022.
Our 1st line-up of brews, bands and bites is here, and boy is it heaving with hop heavy-hitters, banging beat-makers and tasty treats! Expect hot-off-the-canning-line freshness with an abundance of festival exclusive and limited release brews, alongside the steady classics from the brewers you love.
Tickets sold out in a hop, skip and a jump last year, so gather your crew and don’t miss out on popping the top off a cracking good time at Crafted this August.
Tickets can be purchased separately, or why not grab yourself a Weekender Pass so you can tick more beers off your wishlist.
Tix 👉 https://bit.ly/Crafted-2022
We’ll cheers to that!
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FIRST LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT
🍺 BREWERS
27 South Brewing – BRISBANE, QLD
Aether Brewing – BRISBANE, QLD
Balter Brewing Company – GOLD COAST, QLD
Better Beer – NSW
Black Hops Brewing – GOLD COAST, QLD
Blackflag Brewing – SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Blasta Brewing Company – WA
Bobs Beer – GOLD COAST, QLD
BrewDog – BRISBANE, QLD
Brouhaha Brewery – SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Burleigh Barrels Brewery – GOLD COAST, QLD
Burleigh Brewing Co – GOLD COAST, QLD
Colonial Brewing Co – WA
Currumbin Valley Brewing – GOLD COAST, QLD
Diablo Co – SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Easy Times Brewing Company – BRISBANE, QLD
Fellr – NSW
Hard Fizz – GOLD COAST, QLD
Hohly Water – BRISBANE, QLD
Madocke Beer Brewing Company – GOLD COAST, QLD
Moffat Beach Brewing Co. – SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Precinct Brewing Co – GOLD COAST, QLD
Range Brewing – BRISBANE, QLD
Revel Brewing Co. – BRISBANE, QLD
Sanctus Brewing Company – NSW
Sea Legs Brewing – BRISBANE, QLD
Seeker Brewing – NSW
Seven Mile Brewing Co – NSW
Slipstream Brewing Co – BRISBANE, QLD
Two Mates Brewing – NSW
Ventura Brewing – NSW
Wandana Brewing Co. – NSW
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🎵 MUSIC on The Gold Coast Music Stage
SATURDAY
British India
Hallie
Melaleuca
Big Wheels
Electric Church
+ Beatniks Djs
SUNDAY
Bobby Alu
Make The Moon
Hollie Joy
+ Beatniks Djs
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🍔 FOOD
California Tacos
Cychos Buffalo Wings
Flamin Grillas
Gluten Free Donuts
Meat Buns
O’Crumbs Burger Truck
Samba Catering Co
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🍸GRANDDAD JACK’S CRAFT SPIRITS BAR
Shake up your afternoon with Granddad Jack’s G&Ts, cocktails and more in the double storey vintage bar.
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🍷CARAFE WINE ON TAP
Five fresh premium wines will be on tap, pouring from a selection of Australia’s leading wine regions.
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+ more to be announced!
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We’ve teamed up with luxury accommodation Rhapsody Resort to treat Crafted Festival frothers to a sweet 15% off room nights, including a beer welcome pack & free G:Link travel on a day of your choosing. Head to http://rhapsodyresort.com.au/ and use the code CRAFTED.
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Many thanks to our event partners for their support
Destination Gold Coast, Major Events Gold Coast, Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery, Carafe Wine, Gold Coast Music, beatniks, Rhapsody Resort, Beerteez, Thirsty Merchants, EVENTele

the whisky show brisbaneTickets For The Brisbane Whisky Show are available now! Buy them at: shop.thewhiskylist.com.au/collections/the-whisky-show-2022/products/the-whisky-show-brisbane-8-oct-stamford-plaza-brisbane
Sampling of all whiskies is included in the ticket price.
When: Saturday 8 October, 2022
Where: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
Ticket Price: $109.00
Session 1: Saturday 8 October @ 1PM – 4PM
Session 2: Saturday 8 October @ 5PM – 8PM
TRY WHISKY:
Your ticket includes 60+ different whiskies from all over the world including Scotland, USA, Australia and World Whiskies. Each session is 3-hours long, with plenty of time to browse each exhibitor, learn about each distillery and try their whiskies.
NEW & EXCLUSIVE WHISKIES:
There will be heaps of new, exclusive and limited edition whiskies available to taste, along a few show favourites so there will be something for everyone!
FREE WHISKY TASTING GLASS:
A whisky tasting glass is provided on arrival, yours to keep. Also included is a show bag with snacks and a water bottle.
BUY WHISKY:
There is a popup bottle shop at every show, so you can purchase any favourite whiskies.
You are not required to wear masks during the tasting. Proof of double-vaccination required to enter venue.
We can’t wait to visit Brisbane and bring some exciting whisky for you all to try 🥃

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