SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS

Its nice to be back to normal trading off the back of an extra long break, with plenty of exciting new releases hitting the shelves, plus the usual delicious growler offerings & upcoming tasting info.

NEW RELEASES & FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUSTRALIA
Bridge Rd The Harvest 330ml $5.50 – After powering through a number of kegs a few weeks ago, its great to be graced with bottles of this tantalizingly hoppy brew!
Hargreaves Hill AD Abbey Dubbel 750ml $21.00 – First time this release has seen bottles, a Belgian strong dark ale with rich & complex dark fruit & yeast spice
Holgate Beelzebb’s Jewels 750ml $65.00 – Having tweaked the recipe a touch, this 12.5%abv pinot noir barrel aged Belgian quadruple is back!
Kooinda Karaka Rasberry Wibtier 750ml $25.00 – Infatuated with the Belgian witbier style, this version is uniquely brewed with locally sourced karaka berries & raspberries
Red Hill Hop Harvest Ale 330ml $5.50 – One of my favs & essentially an English special bitter, rich caramel toffee malt with floral & spicy fresh hop character

FROM UK
Brewdog Abstrakt AB:05 375ml $37.00 – Next release in the series, a Belgian style imperial stout brewed with toasted coconut & cacao
Brewdog IPA is Dead Mixed 4pk $30.00 – A masterstroke & brilliant learning tool for the hop lover, with all 4 single hop ipas being exceptionally unique
Brewdog IPA is Dead Bramling X 330ml $8.50 – UK variety, floral nose with resiny bitterness
Brewdog IPA is Dead Sorachi Ace 330ml $8.50 – Amazing Japanese variety, lemon on the nose with citrus rind bitterness
Brewdog IPA is Dead Nelson Sauvin 330ml $8.50 – Kiwi variety, over tropical fruit & grassy bitterness
Brewdog IPA is Dead Citra 330ml $8.50 – Relatively new but popular US variety, grapefruit nose with piney bitterness
Brewdog Punk IPA Can 330ml $5.00 – Yep, in cans! Put all those negative thoughts aside & just enjoy this deliciously fresh & hoppy brew

FILLING FOR GROWLERS
BRIDGE RD BREWERS THE HARVEST ALE
Shrouded in secretary is this annual fresh hop harvest brew. Apparently the hops used are from the local Rostrevor Garden, varieties: unknown! Brewer Ben tells us that it has changed quite a bit from previous versions, with the hopping suitably more robust. Essentially a pale ale base, with copious amounts of new world hop varieties used for a vibrant fruity aroma & robust bitterness on the finish.
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Bridge Rd Harvest is $25.

SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. On Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers. So swing by on Wednesdays to take full advantage. *DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.

GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS – ALMOST FULL, GET IN QUICK!
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.

Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!

Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout

Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS

Pretty disrupted week this one but no doubt a great opportunity for us all to get stuck into some cracking beers. As you are no doubt aware, Friday & Sunday are Easter public holidays & as such we will be closed those days, so be sure to get your extra long weekend beery goodness organized in time!

EASTER SELECTIONS
Holgate Temptress 330ml $5.00 - A perennial fav among many, brewed with Dutch cocoa & vanilla, its inclusion is a must!
Steam Exchange Truffles 330ml $5.50 – Highly excitable out of the bottle but still tastes delish, fortified with bourbon, this dark ale tastes like choc truffles
Emersons Taieri George 500ml $12.00 – Hot cross buns in liquid form, a Belgian strong dark ale spiced with orange, coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg...the list goes on!
Mikkeller Fra Til 750ml $32.00 – In actual fact an xmas beer, however given this porter is spiced with orange & coriander, it seemed a more than worthy inclusion
RCH Ale Mary 500ml $8.00 – Another xmas beer that is brewed with orange & ginger, so the rich dark fruit malt notes & spice is reminiscent of hot cross buns
Jagiello Magnus Chocolate 330ml $4.50 – Uber sweet but winning a lot of people over, overt choc fudge with sweetness in spades, why not? Its Easter right?
Jagiello Magnus Original 330ml $4.50 – Somewhat more restrained as far as the choc goes but still plenty of caramel fudge sweetness with a touch of choc

FILLING FOR GROWLERS
HOLGATE EMPRESS MOCHA PORTER
Have been sitting on this one for a little while & thought now was as good a time as any to unleash it! Having bee been hotly anticipated since its debut at the Taphouse GABS a couple of months ago, since then it has popped up on tap at a few other venues across the city & they response continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Essentially a suped up version of the above mentioned temptress, the addition of coffee to the already present coco & vanilla, gives you a tasty mocha overload. Be sure to share this one, unless of course you are a glutton for punishment as it weighs in at a deliciously dangerous 10% abv! KEG WILL BE TAPPED ON SATURDAY but get in quick as this one will be gone in no time!
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Holgate Empress is $35.

SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. On Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers. So swing by on Wednesdays to take full advantage. *DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.

JAPAN AID TASTING – NEXT WEEK!
No doubt everyone is aware of the terrible situation being faced by the people of Japan. However, what some don’t know is that they have a burgeoning craft beer industry. So we thought it appropriate to raise awareness of the many great brews from the land of the rising sun & also take the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause!

BEERS ON TASTING INCLUDE:
Hitachino White Ale – Belgian style wheat beer, brewed with orange, coriander, cinnamon & nutmeg
Hitachino Red Rice Ale – Unique ale brewed with red rice, for a slightly sweet-sour palate & clean finish
Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale – English IPA to my tastes & excellent one at that. Aged in cedar casks, complimenting herbally hop character
Hitachino XH – Belgian style dark ale, aged in shochu (distilled sake) casks
Hitachino Espresso Stout – Amazingly robust coffee stout with truckloads of bittersweet roasted malt & coffee notes
Baird Single Take Session Ale – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale – Pale malt, wheat & sugars used as well as native mikan fruit with US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale – US inspired with some lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: Wednesday 27th April 7pm
Cost: $30 to try ALL beers, with proceeds being donated to Red Cross Tsunami Appeal
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS – ALMOST FULL, GET IN QUICK!
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.

Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!

Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout

Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

SLOWBEER NEWS - ARRIVALS, GROWLERS & TASTINGS

Plenty of interesting new stock this week with positions still available for both of our upcoming tasting nights but be sure to get in quick! Also, the arrival of an excellent offering for growlers, Full details below.

EASTER TRADING
As you are all no doubt aware, next Friday & Sunday are Easter public holidays & as such we will be closed those days, while being open on the Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday as usual for all your Easter beery needs!

NEW ARRIVALS & FRESH STOCKS
FROM AUS & NZ
3 Ravens Double Ale Noir 750ml $21.00 – Blend of 2 vintages of smoke beer, first aged in Pinot noir barrels for 10 months, while the second 6 weeks.
Doss Blockos Pale Lager 330ml $3.50 – Style over substance? Presentation is certainly unique, the beer not so much, light & easy drinking
Little Creatures Single Batch Marzen 568ml $6.00 – A bit of a departure from previous single batches being a rich malty lager
Murrays Angry Man Brown Ale 330ml $7.00 – US inspired brown ale, caramel nut malt with a touch of roast & robust hop bitterness
Steam Exchange Truffles 330ml $5.50 – Fortified with bourbon, sounds odd but tastes like yummy choc rum balls!
Croucher Pilsner 500ml $9.50 – A potential challenger to Emersons Pils in the best new world pilsner battle, brilliant!
Emersons Taieri George 500ml $12.00 – Amazing annual release, Belgian style spiced strong dark ale. Liquid hot cross buns!

FROM DENMARK
Beer Here Morke 500ml $14.00 – Pumpernickel Porter disappeared very quickly last time but we managed to score the last stock in Oz!
Mikkeller Viktoria 750ml $43.00 – Exceptionally rich porter, caramel & choc fudge sweetness with robust dark roasted malt

FROM JAPAN
Baird Single Take Session Ale 360ml $7.50 – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Rising Sun Pale Ale 360ml $8.00 – US style, light honey malt with aromatic & robust hop character
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale 633ml $17.00 – Brewed with native mikan fruit & US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Teikoku IPA 360ml $8.50 – Part English, part US IPA, rich caramel malt with aromatic hop nose & bitterness
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA 360ml $9.00 – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale 360ml $8.50 – US inspired, lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout 633ml $18.00 – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice

FROM UK
Crouch Vale Brewers Gold 500ml $8.00 – Classic English pale, light malt, floral hope aroma & a nice cleansing bitterness
Hopdaemon Skirmshander 500ml $8.00 – English IPA, caramel & toffee malt with floral hop aroma & elevated bitterness on the finish
Hogsback OTT 500ml $8.00 - Winter warmer style, rich malt with sweet dark fruit & a touch of roast
RCH Old Slug Porter 500ml $7.00 – Traditional style porter, rich chocolate, coffee as well as some dark fruit notes
RCH Ale Mary 500ml $7.50 – Winter warmer, strong ale brewed with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg & pimento, yum!
Traquair Jacobite Ale 330ml $11.00 – Amazing brew & one of my all time favs, brewed to 18th Century recipe, rich dark malt with dark fruit notes & spiced with coriander.

FILLING FOR GROWLERS
BRIDGE RD BREWERS THE HARVEST ALE
Shrouded in secretary is this annual fresh hop harvest brew. Apparently the hops used are from the local Rostrevor Garden, varieties: unknown! Brewer Ben tells us that it has changed quite a bit from previous versions, with the hopping suitably more robust. Essentially a pale ale base, with copious amounts of new world hop varieties used for a vibrant fruity aroma & robust bitterness on the finish.
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Bridge Rd Harvest is $25.

SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. On Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers. So swing by on Wednesdays to take advantage of the great deals. *DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.

JAPAN AID TASTING
No doubt everyone is aware of the terrible situation being faced by the people of Japan. However, what some don’t know is that they have a burgeoning craft beer industry. So we thought it appropriate to raise awareness of the many great brews from the land of the rising sun & also take the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause!

BEERS ON TASTING INCLUDE:
Hitachino White Ale – Belgian style wheat beer, brewed with orange, coriander, cinnamon & nutmeg
Hitachino Red Rice Ale – Unique ale brewed with red rice, for a slightly sweet-sour palate & clean finish
Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale – English IPA to my tastes & excellent one at that. Aged in cedar casks, complimenting herbally hop character
Hitachino XH – Belgian style dark ale, aged in shochu (distilled sake) casks
Hitachino Espresso Stout – Amazingly robust coffee stout with truckloads of bittersweet roasted malt & coffee notes
Baird Single Take Session Ale – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale – Pale malt, wheat & sugars used as well as native mikan fruit with US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale – US inspired with some lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: Wednesday 27th April 7pm
Cost: $30 to try ALL beers, with proceeds being donated to Red Cross Tsunami Appeal
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.

Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!

Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout

Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

SLOWBEER SPECIALS & TASTINGS

Once again, quite a bit to get through this week, with a new initiative, as well as plenty of tastings in the works & of course the usual arrival of some fresh stocks from some of the worlds greatest craft breweries.

SLOW(BEER) WEDNESDAY SPECIALS!
If you know anything about us, you would be aware that our pricing is always very sharp, if not the best in the country. But that’s not to say that we should rest on our laurels & maintain the same old prices. So on Wednesdays we will have a variety of deals on offer that will change as stock dictates. Hopefully giving you a chance to try those amazing beers, that ordinarily may be a tad out of your price range or even just the opportunity to pick up a great deal on your favorite craft beers.

BULK BUYS
Murrays Icon2IPA 4pk $20.00 (normally $25)
Murrays Icon2IPA Cube $70 (normally $93)
Murrays Grand Cru 4pk (normally $25)
Murrays Grand Cru Cube $70 (normally $93)

DEADLY DISCOUNTS
Mikkeller 15% OFF any in range
De Molen 15% OFF any in range
Durham 15% OFF any in range
Les Trois Mousquetaires 15% OFF any in range

DOUBLE DEALS
Unibroue Terrible 750ml 2 FOR $35 (normally $23.00 each)
Unibroue Maudite 750ml 2 FOR $25 (normally $17.50 each)
Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 750ml 2 FOR $25 (normally $17.50 each)
Phoenix Beer 2 FOR $10 (Normally $5.50 each)
*DEALS ONLY RUN IN STORE ON WEDNESDAYS & CHANGE AS STOCK DICTATES.
*NO FURTHER DISCOUNT ON THESE ITEMS.

JAGIELLO TASTING TOMORROW
After a bit of miscommunication, I can confirm that the Jagiello tasting will indeed be this week & not last week, as previously advertised.
We just recently received a shipment of some exceptionally morish Polish beers, all very much in the bock mould (think rich, malty lager). To get people acquainted with the range, we will have them all on FREE tasting this TOMORROW, FRIDAY 8TH APRIL 5-7pm. I have a feeling they will be polarizing beers given their overall malty, sweet profile but certainly enjoyable nonetheless, dessert beers if you will. So swing by for a chat & a taste to see what you think.

Maguns Original 330ml – Original & the best? Rich, dark & malty with overt caramel, chocolate fudge & lingering sweet finish
Magnus Chocolate 330ml – Similar to above however, with dominating chocolate fudge sweetness & a touch of drier cocoa
Magnus Cherry 330ml – Apparently very popular in Poland, rich cherry sweetness reminiscent of black forest cake, simple but tasty
Magnus Honey 330ml – The lightest of the lot, however still maintains a sweet, honey flavor on the palate

JAPAN AID TASTING
No doubt everyone is aware of the terrible situation being faced by the people of Japan. However, what some don’t know is that they have a burgeoning craft beer industry. So we thought it appropriate to raise awareness of the many great brews from the land of the rising sun & also take the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause!

BEERS ON TASTING INCLUDE:
Hitachino White Ale – Belgian style wheat beer, brewed with orange, coriander, cinnamon & nutmeg
Hitachino Red Rice Ale – Unique ale brewed with red rice, for a slightly sweet-sour palate & clean finish
Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale – English IPA to my tastes & excellent one at that. Aged in cedar casks, complimenting herbally hop character
Hitachino XH – Belgian style dark ale, aged in shochu (distilled sake) casks
Hitachino Espresso Stout – Amazingly robust coffee stout with truckloads of bittersweet roasted malt & coffee notes
Baird Single Take Session Ale – Light but delicious ale brewed with Belgian yeast & US hops
Baird Carpenters Mikan Ale – Pale malt, wheat & sugars used as well as native mikan fruit with US hops complimenting the citrus notes
Baird Suruga Bay Imperial IPA – Brilliantly robust US style IPA, coming in at close to 100IBU
Baird Angry Boy Brown Ale – US inspired with some lightly roasted malts bringing a caramel nut character with robust hop bitterness
Baird Dark Sky Imperial Stout – Insanely robust with masses of molasses, choc fudge & licorice

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: Wednesday 27th April 7pm
Cost: $30 to try ALL beers, with proceeds being donated to Red Cross
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

GOOD BEER WEEK TASTINGS
With the vision & guidance of some notable Melbourne beer loving folk, good beer week (GBW) is a new initiative celebrating all that is great about craft beer. Beer lovers around the city will be treated to an array of events at some of the best local beer venues.

Given the occasion we thought it apt to offer our most comprehensive, ambitious & overall exciting tasting session yet! You will be guided through the vast beer world, looking at offerings from old & new producers of both classic & obscure styles, comparing locally produced examples with those from abroad. Cheeses, dips, pastes & other tasty morsels will also be matched to compliment & contrast, providing a truly universal beer experience!

Slowbeer Presents “AROUND THE (BEER) WORLD IN 18 WAYS”
Old World Classics
Belgian Styles
Dupont Saison & Otway Saison
Trappsite Rochefort 8 & Holgate Double Trouble
German Stlyes
Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen & Bridge Road Brewers Hans Klopek’s Hefeweizen
Schlenkerla Rauchbier Urbock & 3 Ravens Dark Smoke
English Styles
Timothy Taylor Landlord Ale & Murrays Punch & Judy’s Ale
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout & Brewboys Ace of Spades Stout

Modern Craft Benchmarks
Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
New World Pilsner
Emersons Pilsner & Knappstein Lager
Coffee Stout
Amager & Mikkeller Hr Fredriksen Vaesel Brunch & Burleigh Brewing Black Giraffe

THE IMPORTANT BITS:
When: BOTH Wednesday 18th May 7pm & Sunday 22nd May 7pm
Cost: $40 to try ALL beer & food pairings (Over $150 value!)
+ Attendees receive 10% DISCOUNT on any purchase that night
IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, LET US KNOW WHICH SESSION SO THAT WE CAN CONFIRM NUMBERS ASAP!

NOW FILLING ON GROWLERS
HAAND IPA (NOR)
Having promised the arrival of some kegs from our new Norwegian friends last week, its only natural that we follow through. Much like the rest of the range, this IPA isn’t your normal hopfeast. It is brewed with wild hops that grow near the brewery, variety unknown...at least to everyone but the brewers. Expect some rich caramel malt to provide a base with which the vibrant hop aroma & robust bitterness can shine.
*If you don’t already have a growler, bottles are $15 each, while a fill of Haand IPA is $35