SLOWBEER IN THE NEW YEAR

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to all our loyal customers (& new ones too!) who have contributed to a great 2010. We will be back in 2011 with plenty of new beers & exciting ideas!

From the end of trade today we will be closed until 20th Jan 2011. As you know, slowbeer is quite a small operation, so its important for me to have a bit of a break & come back fresh early in the new year.

During this time we will be operating the website, so orders can still be placed & processed promptly. For other inquiries don’t hesitate to email: sales@slowbeer.com.au

Cheers!

SLOWBEER'S NEWS, REVIEWS & ARRIVALS - XMAS EDITION!

Keeping it short & sweet this week, as we are heading into the home stretch of the silly season, though amazingly enough there are still a heap of new & exciting brews walking through the door! Also & very quickly, we would like to thank all those who attended last weeks Xmas tasting sessions, we appreciate your support & hope it continues into next year, as we come up with some more weird & wonderful lineups to present.

XMAS TRADING
Tomorrow (Thurs) 12-8pm
Xmas Eve (Fri) 10am-7pm

FEATURE BEERS
Epic & Dogfish Head Portamarillo 500ml $TBA
Truly an Epic collaboration & the first taste we have seen of anything like this locally. Brewed with the legendary Sam Caligone while he was out for NZ’s Beervana Fest & NZ Beer Awards, this brew stays true to the DFH mantra of using peculiar ingredients. Starting with a porter base, the guys made use of native (to NZ) tamarillos that have been grilled over Pohutakawa wood. The result is a smoky, roasty, fruity sort of brew. Props to two of craft beers craziest brewers!

Hargreaves Hill Phoenix 750ml $35.00
This is actually the second batch of stock we have received, with the first lot disappearing very quickly. A US style imperial red ale brewed with plenty of specialty malts & copious amounts of simcoe hops, both in the boil & for dry hopping. Produced to celebrate the 1st year anniversary of the brewery’s relocation following the Black Saturday Bush Fires.

Bridge Rd Saison Printemps 750ml $TBA
Following on from the somewhat recent de coing version of their very popular saison, this brew uses elderflower & blueberry in the brew. The result is a delightful looking beer with floral & lemon sherbet aromas, while the palate follows through with a nice finish of sweet-sour berries.

Arctic Fox Chocolate Stout 500ml $6.50
This one arrived today with little fanfare, in actual fact I didn’t even know it was about until the guys mentioned it to me earlier this week, which is typical of the Fox guys. No need to drum up hype, just let the beer speak for itself. Though from what I hear, it has gotten a bit of a run at the showcase & at recent farmers markets. A solid 5.9% abv, this one has plenty of chocolate & coffee notes from the roasted malt, while the use of chocoalte in the brew provides a more overt milk chocolate character & a soft, smooth palate.

NEW ARRIVALS & FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUS & NZ
Burleigh (QLD) Black Giraffe 650ml $10.00
Burleigh (QLD) My Wife’s Bitter 650ml $9.00
Harringtons (NZ) Strong Man 330ml $5.50
Harringtons (NZ) Doppelbock 330ml $6.00

FROM UK
Durham St Cuthbert 500ml
Durham Bede’s Chalice 500ml
Durham Benedictus 500ml
Durham Temptation 500ml
Meantime Raspberry 330ml $8.00
Meantime Coffee 330ml $8.00

FROM USA
Rogue Santas Private Reserve 355ml & 650ml $TBA
Rogue St Rogue Dry Hopped Red Ale 650ml $15.00
Rogue Yellow Snow IPA 650ml $15.00
Rogue Mogul Madness 650ml $15.00
Southern Tier 2XIPA 355ml $8.00
Southern Tier Gemini 650ml $17.00
Southern Tier Unearthly 650ml $17.00
Southern Tier Oak Aged Unearthly 650ml $20.00
Southern Tier Crème Brulee 650ml $17.00
Southern Tier Mokah 650ml $17.00
*Items with TBA will be arriving in store tomorrow (thurs 23/12)

FILLING ON GROWLERS
BREWDOG (SCO) Hardcore Imperial IPA
This one has been hotly anticipated the past few weeks & is being at tapped at seemingly a perfect time. This being a reincarnation of the previous hardcore, having won best Imperial IPA at the Beer World Cup earlier this year. Certainly no mean feat given the stiff competition in that particular category. As you’d expect this brew is brimming with high alpha US hop varieties, namely centennial, columbus & simcoe, both in the boil & to dry hop. Some lighter malts are employed to provide the slightest touch of counter balance, however this one is all about the hops! Big citrus & pine is the order of the day with a robust, bordering on aggressive hop bitterness. You’ve been warned!
Filling now & continuing until the keg is dry! $35 for the fill.

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

As you can imagine it has been pretty hectic the last few days, so a serious catch-up is in order!

XMAS TRADING:
TODAY (WED) 12-8PM
TOMORROW (THU) 12-8PM
XMAS EVE (FRI) 10AM-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS
Day 6 - Emersons (NZ) Pilsner 500ml $9.00
Easily one of my favorite brews ever! Pilsners/lagers get a seriously bad wrap in the beer world, mainly because many of the super bland mass produced beers are (apparently) to this style. This one is oh so different. The use of kiwi grown saaz derivative hops produces a beautifully floral & fruity aroma with a cleansing spicy bitterness. Unbelievable balance & complexity despite being easy drinking, clean & crisp. Amazing in its own right but pairing with seafood is just as great.

Day 7 - Deus Brut des Flandres (BEL) 750ml $34.00
Interesting sort of beer this one & sits in the bier de champagne psuedo-style. Brewed in Belgium as a strong pale ale (think duvel) then shipped off to France for cellaring, where it undergoes the methode champenoise, (yeast & sugar added for bottle fermentation, yeast removed, dosage added). In this case the dosage (sugar) includes the interesting addition of bergamot. The result is a beer that is exceptionally creamy & aromatic, with the bergamot adding an intense floral, citrus character. Indeed a superior replacement for the token bottle of bubbly on xmas day.

Day 8 - Duchesse de Bourgogne (BEL) 250ml $6.50
Very much a love-it or hate-it kind of beer. Hardcore Belgian sour freaks tend to find it too sweet, while general beer drinkers find it far too sour. Personally, I really like it. Certainly not too unlike those crazy lambics, this brew has a significant amount of lactic acidity picked up from the time spent ageing in old oak vessels. Conversely, the sweetness comes from the great degree of red malts (vienna & munich...I think) employed. The interpaly between the two elements manifests itself in a sweet-sour cherry/berry-like flavour disguise, with a touch of oak to boot. Enjoying this with turkey, as a replacement for cranberry sauce is the only way to go!

Day 9 - Southern Tier (US) Creme Brulee 650ml $17.00
Diabetics stop reading NOW! A word of warning, this beer is super sweet & as the name suggests a dessert beer if there ever was one! Brewed with lactose (milk sugar) & dark crystal malt giving this beer its rich sweetness, while the addition of vanilla beans attributes...well a vanilla character. Caramel, toffee, chocolate & vanilla. Absolutely delightful but share it with a few if you value your teeth filling-free!

Next:
Day 10 - 8 Wired (NZ) Big Smoke Porter 500ml $12.00

Previous:
Day 5 - Estrella Damm (SPA) Inedit 750ml $10.00
Day 4 - Chatoe Rogue (USA) First Growth Creek Ale 650ml $15.00
Day 3 - Schlenkerla (GER) Rauchbier Marzen 500ml $6.00
Day 2 - Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus 330ml $11.50
Day 1 - Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.0

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

We will be open right through until xmas & as such I thought we’d feature a different beer every day with festive inclinations.

Also be aware that we offer gift vouchers & a wide range of glassware for those struggling with present giving!

XMAS TRADING:
MON-WED: 2-7PM
THU-SAT: 12-8PM
SUN: 2-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS

Day 5 - Estrella Damm (SPA) Inedit 750ml $10.00

Created with the guidance of the team at the famed El Bulli restaurant. Very food friendly, styled as a belgian witbier. Brewed using coriander, orange peel & licorice as well as plenty of wheat means this beer is ideal as replacement to a fine champagne or pair with seafood on Christmas day. Ultimately quite light on the palate with a touch of citrus, spice & also a subtle sweetness, yet cleansing acidity on the finish.

Next:

Day 6 - Emersons (NZ) Pilsner 500ml $9.00

Previous:

Day 4 - Chatoe Rogue (USA) First Growth Creek Ale 650ml $15.00

Day 3 - Schlenkerla (GER) Rauchbier Marzen 500ml $6.00

Day 2 - Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus 330ml $11.50

Day 1 - Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.0

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

We will be open right through until xmas & as such I thought we’d feature a different beer every day with festive inclinations.

Also be aware that we offer gift vouchers & a wide range of glassware for those struggling with present giving!

XMAS TRADING:
MON-WED: 2-7PM
THU-SAT: 12-8PM
SUN: 2-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS

Day 4 - Chatoe Rogue (USA) First Growth Creek Ale 650ml $15.00

Its becoming more & more evident that this oregon based producer are dead keen on diversification. Breweries, distilleries & growing their own proprietary hops & malt is all part of the rogue brand. This particular brew & others in the chatoe rogue range are 100% estate made, meaning their own malt, hops & in this case local cherries. Based very loosely on the belgian kriek style this brew has vibrant cherry notes as one would expect, as well as some nice doughy, biscuity malt to support. Certainly not as hardcore as your kriek lambics & in fairness it doesn't profess to be. What we have here is a really nice, uncomplicated kriek thats not too sweet or too tart & would pair brilliantly with xmas turkey.

Next:

Day 5 - Estrella Damm (SPA) Inedit 750ml $10.00

Previous:

Day 3 - Schlenkerla (GER) Rauchbier Marzen 500ml $6.00

Day 2 - Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus 330ml $11.50

Day 1 - Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.00

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

We will be open right through until xmas & as such I thought we’d feature a different beer every day with festive inclinations.

XMAS TRADING:
MON-WED: 2-7PM
THU-SAT: 12-8PM
SUN: 2-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS

Day 3 - Schlenkerla (GER) Rauchbier Marzen 500ml $6.00

To the uninitiated this may seem like an odd choice, just sounds like any other german beer right? Well, yes & no. The beer is somewhat of a Bamberg specialty & quite unique at that. Its peculiar character comes from the way in which the malt is dried. Beechwood logs are smoked, allowing the smoky (obviously!) & sweet character to permeate into the malt. The result is a beer that smells quite sweet & malty at first but has an interesting layer of camp fire smoke (not to be confused with smoky peat). This smoke character combined with the sweetness of the malt, almost brings about a glazed ham taste. Ultimately quite light on the palate but the rich meaty flavors may be off-putting to some. Having said that, this is a perfect accompaniment to Christmas ham. Try it, you won't be sorry!

Next:

Day 4 - Chatoe Rogue First Growth Creek Ale 650ml $15.00

Previous:

Day 2 - Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus 330ml $11.50

Day 1 - Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.00

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

We will be open right through until xmas & as such I thought we’d feature a different beer every day with festive inclinations.

XMAS TRADING:
MON-WED: 2-7PM
THU-SAT: 12-8PM
SUN: 2-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS
Day 2: Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus

Claims to be one of the strongest lager beers in the world, however given the recent exploits of Brewdog etc this one is a comparative lightweight, coming in at only 14% abv! Brewed once a year on December 6th, being the day of Saint Nicholas, this is styled as a german doppelbock. Super rich malt presence, bringing big honey & caramel sweetness, as well as plenty of stewed fruit notes. Has been described as the cognac of beers & really they aren't far wrong. A great Christmas day treat that would compliment even the richest desserts.

Next - Day 3: Schlenkerla (GER) Rauchbier Marzen 500ml $6.00

Previous - Day 1: Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.00

SLOWBEER'S 12 DAYS OF XMAS!

From today, we will be open right through until xmas & as such I thought we’d feature a different beer every day with festive inclinations.

XMAS TRADING:
MON-WED: 2-7PM
THU-SAT: 12-8PM
SUN: 2-7PM

12 BEERS OF XMAS
Day 1: Hargreaves Hill (VIC) Phoenix 750ml $35.00
I for one have been very eagerly anticipating this particular release. Imperial Red Ales are few & far between in this country & its great to see this hitting the shelves. Very much US inspired, with truckloads of Simcoe hops used, imparting a big fruity, resinous hop character. In keeping with the style there is also a rich malt backbone of caramel, toffee & butterscotch. The malt in conjunction with the hops also provide a lovely, slightly sweet marmalade character with bitter citrus rind. So how is this festive you ask? Obviously its red & perhaps most importantly it will pair beautifully with Christmas fare. Additionally, with only 350 individually numbered wax sealed bottles available, it would be more than appropriate for an xmas toast!

Tomorrow: Eggenberg (AUT) Samichlaus

SLOWBEER'S XMAS NEWS, REVIEWS & ARRIVALS!

Getting in earlier than usual, as we are gearing up for a big few weeks in the lead up to Christmas! Our festive tasting sessions are almost completely full, so get in quick if you are still keen. Additionally, the shelves are chock-full of brilliant beers, a few of my favorites being featured below. Lastly, we will be extending our trading days the next 2 weeks leading up to the big day. Starting Tues 14th we will be open every day until Christmas for all your beery needs!

XMAS TRADING
TUE 14/12: 2pm-7pm
WED 15/12: 2pm-7pm
THU 16/12: 12pm-8pm
FRI 17/12: 12pm-8pm
SAT 18/12: 12pm-8pm
SUN 19/12: 2pm-7pm
MON 20/12: 2pm-7pm
TUE 21/12: 2pm-7pm
WED 22/12: 2pm-7pm
THU 23/12: 12pm-8pm
FRI 24/12: 10am-8pm

FEATURE BEERS
Chouffe Houblon IPA Tripel 750ml $17.00
What is the world coming to when a classic Belgian brewery decides to produce their own interpretation of an American interpretation of a Belgian IPA...confused?! Regardless of its origins or rationale, this is a cracker of a beer! As you can imagine it is big in hop bitterness, however as a departure from normal US IPAs, this utilizes more traditional hop varieties, resulting in a big earthy, spicy hop aroma & bitterness. Keeping with the Belgian style, that trademark yeast comes into play, accentuating the earthy, spicy character while adding a touch of citrus fruit. Absolute classic of a beer & perhaps one of my all time favs!

Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Keizer Blue 750ml $18.00
Yet another one of my favorite brews, that can be exceptionally hard to get a hold of, purely for the fact that it is only brewed once a year. Describing this as big & rich would be a supreme understatement! Layers of rich caramel & toffee sweetness, with raisins, figs & a lovely fruit spice character on the finish. A meal & dessert beer rolled into one, that could easily rival any tokay or dessert wine. Enjoy it over Christmas or cellar well into the next few years.

NEW ARRIVALS
Red Duck Burton Strong Bitter 330ml $5.50
Its been a few years since we last saw this seasonal brew & it really speaks volumes of the brewery’s stylistic influence & approach. Very much a tribute to the home of pale ales, the water used in the brew is adjusted to match that of burton-on-trent, with a sulfate like mineral tang. Specialty malts are selected as the backbone of the brew, while the bitterness is actually relatively subdued (despite the name). A classic, classy brew indeed.

Red Duck Red Admiral 330ml $6.00
Based on the celtic red ales, this brew is all about the malt. Rich in colour & flavour profile with notes of treacle, as well as plums, raisins & stewed fruits. Interestingly, the use of a relatively new US hop variety (glacier) provides plenty of aroma, however unlike most other US hops, is low in alpha acids (bitterness), which overall serves this beer very well.

Red Duck White Garden 330ml $6.00
Super excited about this one, purely for the fact that it sounds like such an interesting brew. Apparently a hybrid of Belgian Witbier & Berliner Weisse styles with the addition of raspberry & rhubarb! The guys wanted to pay homage to the Berliner Weisse style, however produce an example that is a little more approachable & less sour, hence the Belgian witbier base. However, unlike a witbier, there are no spices or orange peel added, instead raspberry & rhubarb, of which the natural sugars & sweetness, disappear during fermentation. What we are left with is an appealing pinky-white ale, with vibrant fruit aroma & flavour but no sweetness, while there is a lightly tart acidity on the finish to cleanse the palate.

FILLING ON GROWLERS
BREWDOG (SCO) Hardcore Imperial IPA
This one has been hotly anticipated the past few weeks & is being at tapped at seemingly a perfect time. This being a reincarnation of the previous hardcore, having won best Imperial IPA at the Beer World Cup earlier this year. Certainly no mean feat given the stiff competition in that particular category. As you’d expect this brew is brimming with high alpha US hop varieties, namely centennial, columbus & simcoe, both in the boil & to dry hop. Some lighter malts are employed to provide the slightest touch of counter balance, however this one is all about the hops! Big citrus & pine is the order of the day with a robust, bordering on aggressive hop bitterness. You’ve been warned!
Filling from tomorrow & continuing until the keg is dry! $35 for the fill.

Also, given the sheer demand for growler fills & the fact that we currently have no supply of actual growler bottles, we are working on offering temporary 2L PET bottles, enabling everyone to get fills of the tasty beers we offer! Temporary ones will hopefully be about 1 week away but we will keep you posted.

JOLLY CHRISTMAS TASTING – ALMOST FULL, LAST CHANCE!
Something that isn't so heavily practiced here, however breweries the world over, tend to produce some very interesting & festive brews for the period & as such we will have a number of them on offer.

Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper – This Belgian style strong ale has all the bells & whistles, spiced with orange & coriander.
Delirium Noel – One of the highly elusive brews from this crazy producer, its enjoyable for the bottle/label alone!
St Feuillien Noel – Clearly Xmas beers are a Belgian thing, this abbey example has a touch of sweetness with dark fruit & spice.
St Bernardus Kert – Their regular Abt 12 gets plenty plaudits & this is the Christmas version, yummy pudding in a glass!
Chouffe N’ice – Apparently the wintery little gnome on the label is responsible for this delicious festive brew.
Baladin Noel – Festive brew from this unique & at times peculiar producer. Chocolate & fruit spice goodness in liquid form!
Schloss Eggenberg Samichlaus – This exceedingly rich & malty lager, known as the cognac of beers, weighing in at a hefty 14% abv!
Red Hill Christmas Ale – One of the few local breweries to get into the Christmas spirit, styled as a Belgian strong ale.
Hunter Christmas Beer – Another local hopefully following the trend for dark spiced, festive brews.

When: BOTH Wednesday 15th December 7pm & Sunday 19th December 7pm
Cost: $30.00 to try ALL beers ($160 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any beer purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION, SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

SLOWBEER'S NEWS, REVIEWS & ARRIVALS!

Plenty of exciting beers hitting the shelves this week, a few of which are some of my favorites that we’ve had in the past, however they did disappear very quickly! Given the sheer number of beers coming through, I’ll keep the chit-chat to a minimum & get onto the new releases! Also, check out the Christmas tasting section as we have added 2 more beers to the lineup! Accordingly the price is now $30.

NEW RELEASES & FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Boatrocker Alpha Queen 330ml $3.50
Boatrocker Hoppbier 330ml $3.50 – New World Pils brewed with Kiwi hops
Emersons Pils 500ml $9.00
Hargreaves Hill ESB 330ml $4.50
Hunter Old Bustard 750ml $16.50 – Hybrid of Old Ale & Wee Heavy styles
Moa Original 375ml $6.00
Moa Blanc 375ml $6.00
Moa Weka Cider 330ml $3.90 – Aged in chardonnay barrels for added complexity
Mountain Goat Rare Breed IPA 650ml $9.50
Otway Estate Prickly Moses Strong Ale 330ml $7.50
Tuatara APA 500ml $10.00 – US style pale ale brewed with plenty of aromatic & bittering hops

FROM BELGIUM & NETHERLANDS
Achel Extra 750ml $20.00
Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel 750ml $17.00
Chouffe Bok 750ml $16.00
De Dolle Dulle Teve 330ml $9.00
De Dolle Oerbier 330ml $9.00
Delirium Tremens 330ml $7.50
Delirium Nocturnum 330ml $8.50
De Molen Rasputin 330ml $13.00
De Molen Hel & Verdominis 330ml $13.00
De Molen Hemel & Aarde 330ml $13.00
De Molen Heen & Weer 330ml $9.00
De Molen Mooi & Meedogenloos 330ml $12.00
De Molen Vuur & Vlam 330ml $7.50
De Ranke Kriek 750ml $20.00
De Ranke XX Bitter 330ml $7.50
Duchesse de Bourgogne 250ml $6.00
Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blue 750ml $18.00
Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor 330ml $7.50
Oud Beersel Oude Kriek 375ml $15.00
Oud Beersel Oude Gueuze 375ml $13.00
Rodenbach Vintage 2007 750ml $29.00
St Bernardus Christmas Ale 750ml $18.00

FROM GERMANY & AUSTRIA
Andechs Doppelbock 500ml $8.00
Andechs Hefeweisse 500ml $7.50
Eggenberg Samichlaus 330ml $11.50
Schneider Hopfenweisse 500ml $9.50

FROM ITALY & SPAIN
Baladin Nora 750ml $28.00
Baladin Super 750ml $27.00
Estrella Damm Inedit 750ml $10.00 – Brewed with expert advice from the team at the famed elBulli restaurant

FROM UK
Greene King Abbot Ale 500ml $7.50
Greene King Suffolk Strong 500ml $8.00
Innis & Gunn Original 330ml $7.00
Innis & Gunn Canadian Cask 330ml $8.00
Innis & Gunn Oaked IPA 330ml $8.00
Innis & Gunn Rum 330ml $8.00
Orkney Dragonhead Stout 500ml $9.00
Orkney Red MacGregor 500ml $9.00
Worthington White Shield 500ml $8.00

GLASSWARE
Christoffel $7.00
Hoegaarden Grand Cru $10.00
La Chouffe $10.00
Rodenbach $10.00
De Dolle Oerbier $15.00
Duvel Tulip $11.00
Triple Karmelite $13.00
Gouden Carolus $12.00
Schneider Aventinus $12.00
Orval $14.00

FILLING ON GROWLERS
BREWDOG (SCO) Hardcore Imperial IPA
This one has been hotly anticipated the past few weeks & is being at tapped at seemingly a perfect time. This being a reincarnation of the previous hardcore, having won best Imperial IPA at the Beer World Cup earlier this year. Certainly no mean feat given the stiff competition in that particular category. As you’d expect this brew is brimming with high alpha US hop varieties, namely centennial, columbus & simcoe, both in the boil & to dry hop. Some lighter malts are employed to provide the slightest touch of counter balance, however this one is all about the hops! Big citrus & pine is the order of the day with a robust, bordering on aggressive hop bitterness. You’ve been warned!
Filling from tomorrow & continuing until the keg is dry! $35 for the fill.

Also, given the sheer demand for growler fills & the fact that we currently have no supply of actual growler bottles, we are working on offering temporary 2L PET bottles, enabling everyone to get fills of the tasty beers we offer! Temporary ones will hopefully be about 2 weeks away but we will keep you posted.

JOLLY CHRISTMAS TASTING!
Something that isn't so heavily practiced here, however breweries the world over, tend to produce some very interesting & festive brews for the period & as such we will have a number of them on offer.

Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper – This Belgian style strong ale has all the bells & whistles, spiced with orange & coriander.
Delirium Noel – One of the highly elusive brews from this crazy producer, its enjoyable for the bottle/label alone!
St Feuillien Noel – Clearly Xmas beers are a Belgian thing, this abbey example has a touch of sweetness with dark fruit & spice.
St Bernardus Kert – Their regular Abt 12 gets plenty plaudits & this is the christmas version, yummy pudding in a glass!
Chouffe N’ice – Apparently the wintery little gnome on the label is responsible for this delicious festive brew.
JUST ADDED! Baladin Noel – Festive brew from this unique & at times peculiar producer. Chocolate & fruit spice goodness in liquid form!
Schloss Eggenberg Samichalus – This exceedingly rich & malty lager, known as the cognac of beers, weighing in at a hefty 14% abv!
Red Hill Christmas Ale – One of the few local breweries to get into the Christmas spirit, styled as a Belgian strong ale.
JUST ADDED! Hunter Christmas Beer – Another local hopefully following the trend for dark spiced, festive brews.

When: BOTH Wednesday 15th December 7pm & Sunday 19th December 7pm
Cost: $30.00 to try ALL beers ($160 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any beer purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION, SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!